cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide 14 ni.com
5. Connect the cFP-21xx to Your Network
Connect the cFP-21xx controller to an Ethernet network using the RJ-45 Ethernet
port on the controller. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect the
cFP-21xx to an Ethernet hub, or use an Ethernet crossover cable to connect the
controller directly to a computer.
Caution To prevent data loss and to maintain the integrity of your
Ethernet installation, do not use a cable longer than 100 m. If you are
using a 100 Mbps Ethernet network, National Instruments recommends
using a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cable.
If the host PC is already configured on a network, you must configure the
cFP-21xx on the same network. If neither is connected to a network, you can
connect the two directly using a crossover cable.
In order for you to configure the cFP-21xx, it must reside on the same subnet as
the host PC.
