The EtherNet/IP drive connections are in a high-voltage area and need protection from electromagnetic noise, so shielded cable that is rated for 600 V is advised.

EtherNet/IP devices such as the controller, drive, VoIP phone, and IP camera should be in the same VLAN.

CIP traffic has the highest bandwidth requirement so it needs the highest QoS setting.

EtherNet/IP drive traffic has high sensitivity to random drops, latency, and jitter.

Real-time motion control and VoIP traffic can share the same VLAN with the proper QoS setting.

IEEE1588 and PTP are important for ensuring real-time synchronization.

Insert a green ground wire into the terminal block that is marked RT for return.

Verify that DC power is live and within 24 VDC voltage range before starting wiring.

Verify that the DC power circuit includes an overcurrent protective device that limits the DC current to 5 A.

Because this is a low-voltage DC circuit, anyone can install this wiring without electrical training or qualifications.

Connect the positive 24 VDC conductor to the V terminal and connect the negative 24 VDC return wire to the RT terminal.

A ground wire can optionally be connected to the screw terminal on the front of the switch.

Disruption of the entire network is not required when adding new machines.

Any problem which leaves the network inoperable can be traced to the central hub.

This network type requires less cable as compared to linear bus topology.

The performance of one of the numerous nodes cannot reflect on the performance of other nodes.

The performance of the entire network is directly dependent on the performance of the hub.

designated ports

duplex operating mode

fast mode ports

root bridge

root ports

BDPU priority

to prevent routing loops

to create a default route

to provide multiple gateways for hosts

to maintain a loop-free Layer 2 network topology

to enhance the functions of SNMP