Chapter 7 Network communication
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IP networks
Today, most business systems use Internet Protocol (IP) networks. A
Tracer Summit system can exist on an IP network along with the other
systems that a business uses. An IP network allows all applications that
are on the network to be accessed from a single PC. A single IP network
can exist between buildings, connecting an entire corporation or school
district.
BMTX BCUs and BMTW BCUs can exist on an IP network, but BMTS
BCUs cannot. An example of a Tracer Summit system on an IP network is
shown in Figure 32 on page 96.
For IP installation for a Tracer Summit system, see “IP installation proce-
dures” on page 99. For additional information on designing a BACnet/IP
network, see BACnet/IP Network Installations (BAS-PRB004-EN).
Figure 32. Tracer Summit system on an IP network
Connecting different types of networks
Dedicated Ethernet to IP
A dedicated Ethernet network and an IP network can be connected to
communicate as a single network by using a router (part number 4950-
0472) (see Figure 33).
ARCNET
ARCNET networks are wired with coaxial cable. Neither coaxial cable
nor ARCNET is supported by the BMTX BCU. An ARCNET network can
be connected to an Ethernet network—either dedicated or IP—with an
ARCNET–Ethernet router (part number 4950-0471) to communicate as a
single network (see Figure 33).
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