Rabbit RCM3000 User Manual

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User’s Manual 356. USING THE TCP/IP FEATURES6.1 TCP/IP ConnectionsProgramming and development can be done with the RCM3000 RabbitCore modules without con-necting the Ethernet port to a network. However, if you will be running the sample programs that usethe Ethernet capability or will be doing Ethernet-enabled development, you should connect theRCM3000 module’s Ethernet port at this time.Before proceeding you will need to have the following items.• If you don’t have Ethernet access, you will need at least a 10Base-T Ethernet card(available from your favorite computer supplier) installed in a PC.• Two RJ-45 straight through Ethernet cables and a hub, or an RJ-45 crossover Ethernetcable.The Ethernet cables and a 10Base-T Ethernet hub are available from Rabbit Semiconduc-tor in a TCP/IP tool kit. More information is available at www.rabbit.com.1. Connect the AC adapter and the programming cable as shown in Chapter 2, “HardwareSetup.”2. Ethernet ConnectionsThere are four options for connecting the RCM3000 module to a network for develop-ment and runtime purposes. The first two options permit total freedom of action inselecting network addresses and use of the “network,” as no action can interfere withother users. We recommend one of these options for initial development.• No LAN — The simplest alternative for desktop development. Connect theRCM3000’s Ethernet port directly to the PC’s network interface card using an RJ-45crossover cable. A crossover cable is a special cable that flips some connectionsbetween the two connectors and permits direct connection of two client systems. Astandard RJ-45 network cable will not work for this purpose.• Micro-LAN — Another simple alternative for desktop development. Use a small Eth-ernet 10Base-T hub and connect both the PC’s network interface card and theRCM3000’s Ethernet port to it, using standard network cables.Downloaded from Elcodis.com electronic components distributor