3.2.1. CONNECTING TO NETWORK ADAPTER OF PC
If there is not the switch or the HUB, it is possible to connect the ADA-13021MG directly to a network adapter of PC using the cross-
over cable (Table 2). This connection can be used for converter configuration.
Fig. 5. Direct connection to PC
3.2.2. CONNECTING FOR OPERATING IN REALPORT MODE
Fig. 5 (above) and 6, 7 below show how correctly connect the ADA-13021 to LAN, WAN network or PC, to operating in virtual serial
port mode (RealPort).
For direct connection of the converter to PC network adapter, use the cross-over cable (see Table 2) and for connection by the use of
switch or HUB use the straight cable (see Table 1).
Fig. 6. The LAN connection via switch/hub to operating in the Real Port mode
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ADA-13021MG
PC with a network
adapter
Static IP address
ETHERNET
Crossover cable
(Table 2)
ADA-13021MG
Static IP address
Device with
Current Loop
interface
Current Loop
ETHERNET
Straight Cable
(Table 1)
Local network
ETHERNET
built on the switch
PC with a network
adapter
Static IP address
ADA-13021MG
Static IP address
