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Chapter 3: Installing the VCode
VCode User Guide
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Ethernet networking workflows
Introduction
If you have not yet decided whether to use a serial or Ethernet
connection to your VCode, read “Choosing between a serial or Ethernet
network” on page 34.
If you have decided to use an Ethernet connection, read “About
Ethernet networking” on page 36 to make sure that you are informed
enough to make decisions about what type of network to set up.
This topic guides you through the connection setup process according
to the type of network you want to set up.
Ethernet connection
workflow
The workflow you will use to set up an Ethernet connection depends on:
❑ Whether you are setting up a new network or integrating your VCode
into an existing network
❑ Whether you will assign IP addresses statically or dynamically
In the following table locate the column that relates to your situation,
then follow the topics indicated in the step order.
Step Topic New network,
static IP
New network,
dynamic IP
Existing
network,
static IP
Existing
network,
dynamic IP
1 “About Ethernet
networking” on
page 36
Yes Yes Yes Yes
2 “Installing a network
card” on page 41
Optional. If you
want to use
your existing
card to connect
to your lab’s
general
network
Optional. If you
want to use
your existing
card to connect
to your lab’s
general
network
No
No
3 “Manually setting the
network card’s
IP address” on page 44
4 “Connecting Ethernet
cables” on page 42
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
5 “Checking the
network card’s
IP address” on page 46
Optional. You
can do this at
any time.
Optional. You
can do this at
any time.
Optional. You
can do this at
any time.
Optional. You
can do this at
any time.
6 “About manually
setting the VCode’s
IP address” on page 47
Yes No Yes No