Question

Is it possible to use the H0/H2/H4-ECOMS Ethernet modules with Routers on a network.

Answer

In general, assuming you only have a router or gateway, you need only give the ECOM an IP address that is valid on the remote side of the router. Sometimes you need to create a mapping in the router itself that allows IP traffic through the router to the ECOMs IP address, sometimes you need to specify the port number (0x7070), most of the times not.

Then, in DirectSOFT, when you create the link, you specify the ECOM's IP address, then your PC uses it's IP address, it's Netmask and the ECOM's IP address to determine that the ECOM is not on the local network, and it the goes to the Gateway to see if it can find the ECOM's IP address, which it can.

This process is most likely going to be different everywhere you try it. If you have a Proxy Server with the Gateway, you'll likely make a UDP mapping in the Proxy Server software to allow the traffic through. And each proxy software server package is going to be different. It can be done, but the specific information on how to do it will vary with each particular situation.

You should contact your local IT person who manages the network at your site. They should know your network's configuration and how best to make the connection function.

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FAQ Subcategory: Communications

This item was last updated on 2021-01-25
Document ID: 903

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