Industrial Ethernet
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Gateways allow the connection of Industrial Ethernet networks and other networks that differ
in terms of the transmission media and handling of the data traffic. This makes data
exchange possible with devices that cannot be connected directly to Industrial Ethernet.
Examples of a topology
Figure 10-1
â‘ Connection between IWLAN and PROFIBUS via the IE/PB Link PN IO in connection
with a SCALANCE W721-1
â‘¡ Connection between Industrial Ethernet and PROFIBUS via the IE/PB Link PN IO
â‘¢ Connection between Industrial Ethernet and AS-interface via the IE/AS-i Link PN IO
Figure 10-2 PN/CAN Link Gateway