xPC Target

Network Communication

Before you can create and run a target application, you need to set up the connection between the host and target computers. You can use either serial or network communication.

This section includes the following topics:

• Hardware for Network Communication
• Ethernet Card for a PCI-Bus
• Ethernet Card for an ISA-Bus
• Environment Properties for Network Communication

For using serial communication, see Serial Communication.

Advantages of Network Communication - A host-to-target connection using network TCP/IP communication has advantages over serial RS232 communication:

• Higher data throughput - Network communication using Ethernet can transfer data up to 10 Mbit/s instead of the maximum data transfer rate of 115 kBaud with serial communication.
• Longer distances between host and target computer - By using repeaters and gateways you do not restrict the distance between your host and target computers to the length of a serial cable. Also, communication over the Internet is possible.

This manual does not include information for installing network cards or the TCP/IP protocol on your host computer. For correct installation and setup of your network cards and the TCP/IP protocol, contact your system administrator.

Environment Properties for Serial Communication

Hardware for Network Communication