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18 years ago

ethernet connection

I've been checking web server and simple sockect server applications. Both applications need to connect the host and the FPGA board to a network. How Could I do a local connection between the h...
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18 years ago

You are correct and incorrect in your thinking. Yes the two need to be connected to a network. Specifically they need to be connected to a network that supports IP addressing. However, that network can consist of a single cable between your PC and the board.

1 - Grab an extra network card and plug it into your PC.

2 - Use the OS to configure your new network interface to use Static IP addressing and give it an IP address and set the subnet accordingly.

3 - Set the Simple Socket Server example code to use static IP instead of DHCP and set the IP address and subnet accordingly.

4 - Connect your new network interface on your PC to the network interface on the FPGA board. You may need a crossover cable or adapter. Many PHYs now have crossover built in. If your network doesn't show a connection then you need a crossover.

Jake