Acroprint HandPunch 4000 - Manual (Page 21)

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Figure 2-5: Daisy-Chain Versus Star Network Communication Connections
The HandPunch is available with an optional, internal Ethernet
communications module for TCP/IP communications between the HandPunch
network and the host computer. When connecting via an Ethernet connection,
one HandPunch terminal must be configured with this Ethernet option. This
terminal will communicate with the host computer.
To make the Ethernet connection, the Ethernet wiring must conform to
10BaseT standards. An Ethernet RJ-45 jack must be installed on or in the wall
behind the Ethernet HandPunch terminal. Position the jack location using the
template provided in this manual (see “Figure 3-2” on page 25). The cable from
the jack to the HandPunch is not provided with the Ethernet option. A wiring
diagram for the Ethernet to host computer connection is found on page 39.
IP Address and Gateway and Subnet Mask information is entered at the
HandPunch using the Set Serial command (see page 59).
The HandPunch is also available with an optional modem module for
telephone line communications between the HandPunch network and the
host computer. When connecting via modem, one HandPunch terminal must
be configured with the modem option. This terminal will communicate with the
host computer.
To make the modem connection, a telephone jack must be installed on or
in the wall behind the modem HandPunch terminal. Position the RJ-11 jack
location using the template provided in this manual (see “Figure 3-2” on page
25). The short black cable provided with the modem HandPunch connects the
terminal to the telephone jack. A wiring diagram for a modem to host computer
When wiring the RS-422 daisy-chain network, do not wire HandPunch
terminals in a “star” network (a network where a number of units are all
connected to the network at one, central location – see Figure 2-5).
Ethernet Host
Computer
Connection
Modem Host
Computer
Connection
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Daisy Chain - OK
Star - Not Supported