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Chapter 3 Bridge Network Configuration
This chapter provides procedures for connecting and configuring the Bridge to a Host PC
(HPC). Configuration can be performed either from a web browser accessing the built-in web
server. For detailed information on using the web server, refer to “Bridge Web Server”.
3-1 Bridge Network Connections
Connect the HPC to the Bridge using one of the following two methods:
n Use an Ethernet crossover cable (not supplied) to connect directly to the Ethernet port of
the HPC. For more information on Ethernet cables, see Table.
Table Ethernet Port Configuration
Ethernet Port Number Dumb Hub or Switch Computer Auto-Sensing Hub or Switch
0 Crossover cable Straight cable Crossover or straight cable
1 Straight cable Crossover cable Crossover or straight cable
n Use standard Ethernet cables (not supplied) to connect through a hub or Ethernet switch.
See Figure for an example of the Bridge to the HPC connections.
Host PC(HPC) Bridge
Ethernet
Hub/Switch
Ethernet Port
Ethernet Cable
Ethernet Cable
Power On Ethernet (POE)
Ethernet Cable
Ethernet Port
INPUT OUTPUT
AC
Bridge to the HPC connection
To establish the network connections, connect the Bridge Ethernet port to the HPC Ethernet
card through the Ethernet hub/switch or an Ethernet crossover cable.