Technical Information

Tutorials

• Networking Basics (Basics on LAN's, WAN's, Hardware, Cabling, )

• Network Technology (Fast Ethernet, Bridging, Switching, Routing, Design and Performance)

• Device Servers (Differences in network, Print, Time, Access, terminal, remote and serial communication over Ethernet)

Miscellaneous

• Ethernet FAQ:
  1. Ethernet Basics: What is Ethernet/OSI
  2. Cabling Basics: Pros/Cons/Wiring Types
  3. Hardware Basics: Hubs, Bridges, etc
  4. Troubleshooting and Packets: Frames 

• Network Glossary (Common terms about networking in general)
  

Whitepapers*

• Distributed Communication Architecture Adobe Acrobat® format (.PDF): whitepaper which provides information on practical high-performance network solutions, delivering unmatched performance, determinism and resilience through sophisticated robust design.

• Quality of Service Adobe Acrobat® format (.PDF): Whitepaper which discuss the determinism/QOS issues surrounding automation and control industries

• Highly Availblility Automation Networks Adobe Acrobat® format (.PDF): White Paper  assessing  downtime costs on your customer's business. Addresses network resilience and overall Industrial Automation architecture.

*Whitepapers are courtesy of Hirschmann Electronics*