Manual

CTI Products, Inc. HIB-IP & HIB-IP 8000 Hardware Reference Manual
1. Introduction 6
HIB-IP versus EXB-IP
The HIB-IP is housed in a module similar to the EXB-IP. Although both connect to an MCN network and an
Ethernet network, there are some differences:
• EXB-IP modules are used in pairs to link distant MCN networks together over IP.
HIB-IP modules are used to connect a PC to a remote MCN Network over IP.
• The PC requires an MCN Network Interface to connect to the MCN Network.
If EXBs are used, the PC still needs an MCN network interface (such as a PCLTA , HIB-IP or
HIB-232 to connect to the MCN network.
• Multiple PCs (each with its own MCN Network Interface) can connect to a local network served by
EXBs.
Only one PC can connect to a HIB-IP unit at a time.
HIB-IP 8000 Software Support
Use of the HIB-IP 8000 UDP port requires MCN software Version 6.10 or above.
Use of the HIB-IP 8000 units on a MSI RNI requires MCN Server 8000 Version 6.10 or higher.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
The following additional information is available.
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S2-60425
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S2-60426
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S2-61170
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(S2-61600)
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