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36 Chapter 3: Installing the VCode VCode User Guide About Ethernet networking Introduction There is more than one way to set up an Ethernet network. This topic provides the information you need to decide which connection method will work best for you. For help deciding whether to set up an Ethernet or serial network, see “Choosing between a serial or Ethernet network” on page 34. Network requirements You can use Ethernet cables to make a stand-alone connection between the computer and a VCode or to connect the VCode to a dedicated lab automation local area network. Both methods require that the controlling computer has an available network card. Most computers come with one Ethernet network card, and if you want to use this card to communicate with your lab’s general network (for email, Internet access, and so on), you will need to install an additional card to communicate with your VCode. You will also need one or more Ethernet cables to make the physical connections. If you plan to connect multiple VCodes you will also need an Ethernet switch to connect the single Ethernet cable attached to your computer with the multiple Ethernet cables of the VCodes. About IP addresses IP address function The computer’s network card, and each device on the network, must be assigned a different number, called an IP address. IP addresses allow computers and devices to be uniquely identified on a network so that information can be specifically routed to them. Ways to assign an IP address There are two ways to assign an IP address: ❑ Statically, by assigning it manually so that it never changes ❑ Dynamically, by automatically assigning a new address every time the computer or device is turned on. Dynamic assignment uses DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) software. Network card and VCode IP addresses It is important to consider separately the IP address of the computer’s network card, and the IP addresses of VCode and any other devices on the network. Computer’s IP address The network card of the computer that is controlling the VCode on a small lab automation network always has a static IP address. This is even the case when the devices are dynamically assigned addresses, because of the way that the DHCP server works. When the server starts, it reads an initialization file that points it to the network card through which the computer will serve addresses. A screenshot of the initialization file is shown below.
Chapter 3: Installing the VCode VCode User Guide 37 Because the IP address and subnet mask in the file is static, the value of the network card’s IP address and subnet mask must always match the values in this file. !! INJURY HAZARD !! It is possible to run a VCode on a general network in which both the VCode and the controlling computer have dynamic IP addresses but we caution against this for safety reasons. Remote computer operators may accidentally initiate an operation that causes the device to move unexpectedly when lab personnel are nearby. If the computer is also part of a general network, it requires a separate network card. This card probably has a dynamic IP address because the computer does not control the network and the computer is easier to administer this way. VCode’s IP address The VCode can have an IP address that is either static or dynamic. Choosing VCode addressing method Whether to assign the IP address of the VCode statically or dynamically, depends on the network’s architecture. With a Stand-Alone Connection If you are connecting a single, stand-alone VCode that will be set up this way long-term, we recommend that you set the IP address of the VCode statically (or use a serial connection). This will save you from having to add a second network card to your computer and install DHCP server software. When Integrating into an Existing LAN with DHCP If you are connecting the VCode to an existing network that is already running a DHCP server, it is strongly recommended that you dynamically assign the IP address of the VCode, and leave the statically set IP address of the computer’s network card as it is. When Setting up a New LAN Connection If you are setting up a new network, you must decide whether to use manual or automatic IP addressing for the VCode and any other devices on the network.
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