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GPIB-ENET/100 Direct Connection to a Host Computer Without Using a Network

Hardware: GPIB>>External Controllers/Convertors>>GPIB-ENET

Problem:
I would like to connect my GPIB-ENET/100 directly to a host computer without using a DHCP Server or an IP Address assigned through a network. Is this possible?


Solution:
Yes, but a crossover ethernet cable or an ethernet hub is required. With a crossover cable, the transmit and receive lines are reversed, and you can connect directly from the host computer to the GPIB-ENET/100 box.

With an ethernet hub, connect the computer to the hub using a standard ethernet cable. Then, connect the GPIB-ENET/100 box to the hub using a second ethernet cable.

To configure the GPIB-ENET/100, first determine the subnet mask and IP address of the host computer. The GPIB-ENET/100 User Manual (linked below) describes how to configure the software for the GPIB-ENET/100 box.

A crossover ethernet cable is available from National Instruments (part number 187375-0X).

Related Links:
Products and Services: Ethernet Cable
NI GPIB-ENET/100 - Product Manuals


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Report Date: 08/13/2002
Last Updated: 12/09/2005
Document ID: 2OCAJQBS

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