Networking / Ethernet / Modems

Ethernet is a family of frame-based computer networking technologies for local area networks (LANs). Once upon a time, a company’s IT department was the only department that understood and utilized this technology.

Today, Ethernet technology has become a must on the plant floor. Ethernet allows for real-time control and information flow throughout the manufacturing and IT enterprise. EtherNet/IP (using the Common Industrial Protocol) allows networks, including motion and safety, to communicate seamlessly on the factory floor along with other common sets of IT capabilities like voice, video, and data.

Our entire automation team is highly versed in Ethernet; the products available, and the solution sets to ensure quick and accurate network convergence.

Networking and Ethernet Solutions

Networking

1. Rockwell Automation NetLinx
2. Rockwell Automation ControlNet
3. Rockwell Automation DeviceNet
4. Rockwell Automation IOLinx
5. Rockwell Automation Ethernet/IP
6. Other Networks

Ethernet

1. Rockwell Automation Stratix
   1. Stratix 8000™ Modular Managed Switches, with Cisco Technology and PDF of Product Profile
   2. Stratix 6000 Fixed Managed Switches
   3. Embedded Switch Technology
   4. Rockwell Stratix Switch Reference Chart (pdf)
2. Hirschmann Ethernet Products
   1. Entry Level – Spider Switch Family
   2. Compact Industrial Switches – Managed & Unmanaged
   3. Modular Industrial Switches
   4. IP67 Industrial Switches (Octopus)
   5. Power Over Ethernet
   6. Wireless LAN
   7. Eagle – The Industrial Firewall System

Modems

1. Rockwell Automation
2. Data-Linc Group
3. ProSoft Technologies