Rockwell Automation 1732E-OB8M8SR EtherNet/IP Dual Port 8-Point SOE Input and Scheduled Output Modules UM - Manual (Page 129)

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Appendix
D
Connect to Networks via Ethernet Interface
This appendix:
• describes ArmorBlock module and Ethernet communication.
• describes Ethernet network connections and media.
• explains how to establish connections with the ArmorBlock module.
• lists Ethernet configuration parameters and procedures.
• describes configuration for subnet masks and gateways.
ArmorBlock Module and
Ethernet Communication Ethernet is a local area network that provides communication between various
devices at 10 or 100 Mbps. The physical communication media options for the
ArmorBlock modules are:
• built-in
– twisted-pair (10/100Base-T)
• with media converters or hubs
– fiber optic
– broadband
– thick-wire coaxial cable (10Base-5)
– thin-wire coaxial cable (10Base-2)
ArmorBlock module and PC
Connections to the Ethernet
Network The ArmorBlock module utilizes 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX media. Connections
are made directly from the ArmorBlock module to an Ethernet hub or switch.
Since the ArmorBlock module incorporates embedded switch technology, it can
also be connected to other modules in a Star, Tree, Daisy Chain or Linear, and
Ring network topologies. The network setup is simple and cost effective. Typical
network topology is pictured below.
Ethernet Network Topology
Ethernet Hub or
Switch RJ45 cable with D-coded
M12 connector
to PC Ethernet Card to ArmorBlock module