5 ethernet interface, Introduction, Connection possibilities – HEIDENHAIN TNC 620 (73498x-01) ISO programming User Manual
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16.5 Ethernet interface
Introduction
The TNC is shipped with a standard Ethernet card to connect the 
control as a client in your network. The TNC transmits data via the 
Ethernet card with
the smb protocol (server message block) for Windows operating 
systems, or
the TCP/IP protocol family (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet 
Protocol) and with support from the NFS (Network File System)
Connection possibilities
You can connect the Ethernet card in your TNC to your network 
through the RJ45 connection (X26, 100BaseTX or 10BaseT), or directly 
to a PC. The connection is metallically isolated from the control 
electronics.
For a 100BaseTX or 10BaseT connection you need a Twisted Pair 
cable to connect the TNC to your network.
PC
TNC
10BaseT / 100BaseTx
The maximum cable length between TNC and a node 
depends on the quality grade of the cable, the sheathing 
and the type of network (100BaseTX or 10BaseT). 
No great effort is required to connect the TNC directly to a 
PC that has an Ethernet card. Simply connect the TNC 
(port X26) and the PC with an Ethernet crossover cable 
(trade names: crossed patch cable or STP cable).
