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Network Architecture
Architectural
Diagram
The physical network shown in the following figure is representative of how
Advantys STB islands can have various Ethernet hosts and how the islands can be
configured as nodes on the Ethernet:
1 PC Ethernet host
2 switches
3 PLC Ethernet host
4 Advantys STB islands with STB NIP 2212 gateways
The following table describes the cabling guidelines for the network shown in the
figure above:
Type of Connection Cabling Guidelines
direct connection between a PC
host (with an Ethernet card) and
the STB NIP 2212
crossover cable
through a switch as recommended
by Schneider Electric
shielded (STP) or unshielded (UTP) electrical, twisted
pair Category (CAT5) cabling (See STB NIP 2212
Network Interface, p. 26)
Note: Compatible switch, hub, connector, and cable selections are described in the
Transparent Factory Network Design and Cabling Guide (490 USE 134 00).