ETHERNETDK Silicon Laboratories Inc, ETHERNETDK Datasheet - Page 4

• Manufacturer Part Number: ETHERNETDK
• Description: KIT DEV EMBEDDED ETHERNET
• Manufacturer: Silicon Laboratories Inc
• Type: Controllers & Processorsr

Specifications of ETHERNETDK

• Main Purpose: Interface, Ethernet
• Embedded: Yes, MCU, 8-Bit
• Utilized Ic / Part: C8051F120
• Primary Attributes: CMX-MicroNet TCP/IP Protocol Stack
• Interface Type: RS-232, Ethernet
• Product: Modules
• For Use With/related Products: C8051F120, CP2200
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant
• Secondary Attributes: -
• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: 336-1284

Ethernet-DK
4. Network Setup
The Embedded Ethernet Development Kit can be connected to an Ethernet network using a standard Ethernet
cable (see Figure 4) or directly to a PC using a crossover cable (see Figure 5). Table 1 describes the benefits of
using each of the connection methods. A standard Ethernet cable is included in the kit and crossover cables are
available for order from the Silicon Laboratories website, at www.silabs.com.
Note: Firewalls or VPN policies may need to be disabled in order to communicate with the development kit.
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Remote access to embedded system.
Multiple embedded systems may be networked and
accessed from the same (or multiple) PC(s).
Shared communication medium. System may experience
packet delays under heavy network traffic. This effect is
greatly reduced if using a switched network.
An existing network with wall outlet or a router/switch is
required.
PC does not require any additional IP address configura-
tion.
Standard cable is included in development kit.
Figure 5. Embedded Ethernet Network Connection (Crossover Cable)
Figure 4. Embedded Ethernet Network Connection (Standard Cable)
Standard Cable
PC
PC
Connector
Connector
Ethernet
Ethernet
Table 1. Ethernet Cable Comparison
Ethernet
Cable
Ethernet Crossover Cable
Wall Outlet
Ethernet
Rev. 0.6
Router/
Switch
Or
Distance from PC to embedded system is limited by
the length of the cable.
Only a single embedded system may be accessed
from a single PC.
Dedicated channel bandwidth. Good for achieving
consistent data throughput measurements.
No additional hardware required.
PC must be configured with a static IP address in
order to recognize embedded system.
Crossover cable must be purchased separately.
Ethernet
Cable
Crossover Cable
Ethernet
Connector
Ethernet
Connector
Embedded Ethernet
Embedded Ethernet
Development Kit
Development Kit
‘F120TB + AB4
‘F120TB + AB4