# Industrial Networking **URL:** https://forumautomation.com/c/networking/8.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forumautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forumautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forumautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [What is Trunking?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-trunking/10705)
**Author:** [@Ajmal\_ismail](https://forumautomation.com/u/Ajmal_ismail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 6:14am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-trunking/10705 "2022-10-13T06:14:16Z")
Trunking is a technique used in data transmission systems to offer numerous users network access by sharing multiple lines or frequencies. The system, as the name implies, is similar to a tree with a single trunk and man… --- ## [What are the DeviceNet Characteristics?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-are-the-devicenet-characteristics/11526)
**Author:** [@Instrument\_Engineer](https://forumautomation.com/u/Instrument_Engineer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-are-the-devicenet-characteristics/11526 "2024-10-04T17:46:19Z")
What is DeviceNet? DeviceNet is a popular industrial networking solution that simplifies the wiring and installation of industrial equipment, improves interoperability, and provides a cost-effective way of connecting… --- ## [What is AS-interface?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-as-interface/1692)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2017, 7:03am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-as-interface/1692 "2017-01-22T07:03:03Z")
AS-Interface stands for Actuator Sensor Interface. AS-I is an industrial networking protocol used in PLC ,DCS and other PC based automation system.’ A single cable is enough to connect I/O modules from any manufacturer… --- ## [Why use fiber optics in industrial automation?](https://forumautomation.com/t/why-use-fiber-optics-in-industrial-automation/12031)
**Author:** [@Sundar\_Iyalunaidu](https://forumautomation.com/u/Sundar_Iyalunaidu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 11:33am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/why-use-fiber-optics-in-industrial-automation/12031 "2024-05-07T11:33:49Z")
Why use fiber optics in industrial automation --- ## [Hyperterminal connection with Switch/ router?](https://forumautomation.com/t/hyperterminal-connection-with-switch-router/279)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 9:01am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/hyperterminal-connection-with-switch-router/279 "2015-02-26T09:01:52Z")
Steps to configure the “hyperterminal” connection for connecting to a switch/router using console cable: --- ## [Commands/steps for changing the IP address of Switch/ Routers?](https://forumautomation.com/t/commands-steps-for-changing-the-ip-address-of-switch-routers/281)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 9:30am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/commands-steps-for-changing-the-ip-address-of-switch-routers/281 "2015-02-26T09:30:38Z")
Please help me with Commands/steps for changing the IP address of Switch/ Routers? --- ## [Pls help me with Steps to copy the configuration file from PC to switch:?](https://forumautomation.com/t/pls-help-me-with-steps-to-copy-the-configuration-file-from-pc-to-switch/280)
**Author:** [@instrumen](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 9:10am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/pls-help-me-with-steps-to-copy-the-configuration-file-from-pc-to-switch/280 "2015-02-26T09:10:14Z")
Steps to copy the configuration file from PC to switch: --- ## [How data is exchanged between WDRR/WMPR wireless receiver and Fieldbus coupler?](https://forumautomation.com/t/how-data-is-exchanged-between-wdrr-wmpr-wireless-receiver-and-fieldbus-coupler/2740)
**Author:** [@sivaranjith](https://forumautomation.com/u/sivaranjith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 6:36pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/how-data-is-exchanged-between-wdrr-wmpr-wireless-receiver-and-fieldbus-coupler/2740 "2017-11-28T18:36:14Z")
WMPR: The WMPR series is a reliable DIN rail wireless receiver that can accept 14 digital signal from wireless switch or analoge switch. The WMPR reciever has the Ethernet IP as internet protocol that means all the si… --- ## [Using Excel for process and equipment data reports](https://forumautomation.com/t/using-excel-for-process-and-equipment-data-reports/488)
**Author:** [@hkelly](https://forumautomation.com/u/hkelly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2015, 12:39pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/using-excel-for-process-and-equipment-data-reports/488 "2015-09-10T12:39:05Z")
Hi, How much does a reporting system cost ? Depending of the application and users quantity probably thousand dollars.Does everyone wants or need an enterprise reporting solution with web access or do they have access t… --- ## [What is Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-secure-file-transfer-protocol-sftp/10742)
**Author:** [@Ajmal\_ismail](https://forumautomation.com/u/Ajmal_ismail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 4:10am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-secure-file-transfer-protocol-sftp/10742 "2022-11-04T04:10:03Z")
The Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is a file protocol used to transfer large files over the internet. It is based on the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and incorporates Secure Shell (SSH) security features. What is … --- ## [If u want to put any files to ur colleague pc from ur pc (sharing desktop)](https://forumautomation.com/t/if-u-want-to-put-any-files-to-ur-colleague-pc-from-ur-pc-sharing-desktop/277)
**Author:** [@omega](https://forumautomation.com/u/omega)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 8:44am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/if-u-want-to-put-any-files-to-ur-colleague-pc-from-ur-pc-sharing-desktop/277 "2015-02-26T08:44:59Z")
If u want to put any files to ur colleague pc from ur pc (sharing desktop) --- ## [What is HSRP (Hot Standby Router Protocol)?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-hsrp-hot-standby-router-protocol/10703)
**Author:** [@Ajmal\_ismail](https://forumautomation.com/u/Ajmal_ismail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 5:48am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-hsrp-hot-standby-router-protocol/10703 "2022-10-12T05:48:39Z")
The Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) is a CISCO proprietary protocol that offers local subnet redundancy. In HSRP, the illusion of a virtual router is created by two or more routers. With HSRP, you can set up two or m… --- ## [What is Precision Time Protocol (PTP)?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-precision-time-protocol-ptp/10738)
**Author:** [@Ajmal\_ismail](https://forumautomation.com/u/Ajmal_ismail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 5:20am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-precision-time-protocol-ptp/10738 "2022-11-02T05:20:28Z")
PTP stands for Precision Time Protocol. It is an Ethernet or IP-based protocol that uses a Master/Slave distribution structure to synchronise time clocks on a group of web devices. PTP is used for software that requires… --- ## [What is NetBios?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-netbios/902)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2016, 12:59am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-netbios/902 "2016-03-22T00:59:43Z")
NetBios NetBios is a set of windows protocols that provide basis of PC discovery,network browsing and file sharing. NetBios Name service (UDP port 137) NetBios diagram service (UDP port 138) NetBios session service (… --- ## [Benefits of using OPC Connectivity](https://forumautomation.com/t/benefits-of-using-opc-connectivity/479)
**Author:** [@hkelly](https://forumautomation.com/u/hkelly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 10:25pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/benefits-of-using-opc-connectivity/479 "2015-08-05T22:25:55Z")
Benefits of using OPC Connectivity At first glance, trading a single Custom Driver for two OPC components (OPC Client and OPC Server) may not look like much of an improvement but as experience has shown, it is. Followin… --- ## [Is Modbus a Secure Protocol?](https://forumautomation.com/t/is-modbus-a-secure-protocol/12848)
**Author:** [@Instrument\_Engineer](https://forumautomation.com/u/Instrument_Engineer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2024, 11:00am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/is-modbus-a-secure-protocol/12848 "2024-11-22T11:00:14Z")
Is Modbus a Secure Protocol? --- ## [What is Small form-factor pluggable (SFP)?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-small-form-factor-pluggable-sfp/10721)
**Author:** [@Ajmal\_ismail](https://forumautomation.com/u/Ajmal_ismail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 12:19pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-small-form-factor-pluggable-sfp/10721 "2022-10-24T12:19:09Z")
SFP transceivers are tiny, hot-swappable input/output transceivers used in data communication and telecommunications networks. SFP connects communication devices such as switches, routers, and fibre optic cables and conv… --- ## [What is FTP Protocol?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-ftp-protocol/10740)
**Author:** [@Ajmal\_ismail](https://forumautomation.com/u/Ajmal_ismail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 4:10am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-ftp-protocol/10740 "2022-11-03T04:10:22Z")
FTP is an abbreviation for File Transfer Protocol. FTP is a TCP/IP-based internet protocol that is used to transfer files from one host to another. It is mostly used to move web page files from the creator’s computer to … --- ## [Password recovery procedure for cisco catalyst switch](https://forumautomation.com/t/password-recovery-procedure-for-cisco-catalyst-switch/135)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 3:13pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/password-recovery-procedure-for-cisco-catalyst-switch/135 "2014-10-08T15:13:52Z")
Password recovery of following switches 2900XL/3500XL, 2940, 2950/2955, 2960, and 2970 Series 3550, 3560, and 3750 Series Cisco Catalyst Attach a terminal or PC with terminal emulation (for example, Hyper Terminal) to … --- ## [How will network connectivity between two PC?](https://forumautomation.com/t/how-will-network-connectivity-between-two-pc/275)
**Author:** [@omega](https://forumautomation.com/u/omega)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 8:35am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/how-will-network-connectivity-between-two-pc/275 "2015-02-26T08:35:38Z")
For checking server access to ur pc or ur ID --- ## [Transfer data from Aspentectech to OSISoft](https://forumautomation.com/t/transfer-data-from-aspentectech-to-osisoft/538)
**Author:** [@hkelly](https://forumautomation.com/u/hkelly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 6:24pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/transfer-data-from-aspentectech-to-osisoft/538 "2016-01-20T18:24:02Z")
Has anyone transferred data from Aspentectech to OSISoft ? Any suggestions on how to go tackle the task ? What tools, software suggested ? I’m thinking of using OPC. Regards, --- ## [Connecting LS XGK PLC to Pro-Face Gp 2501S HMI](https://forumautomation.com/t/connecting-ls-xgk-plc-to-pro-face-gp-2501s-hmi/446)
**Author:** [@FLUX](https://forumautomation.com/u/FLUX)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2015, 5:46am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/connecting-ls-xgk-plc-to-pro-face-gp-2501s-hmi/446 "2015-06-13T05:46:40Z")
Hey. I got this project in which i need to modify and add screens to a machine which uses a LSis PLC of the series XGK and a GP 2501S HMI from Pro-Face. This machine is already operational using this equipment. I have al… --- ## [What is Router?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-router/10649)
**Author:** [@Ajmal\_ismail](https://forumautomation.com/u/Ajmal_ismail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2022, 5:33am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-router/10649 "2022-09-10T05:33:33Z")
A router is used to connect two or more packet-switched networks or subnetworks. Its principal functions are to manage traffic between these networks by forwarding data packets to their intended IP addresses and to allow… --- ## [What is the difference between point-to-point and mesh topology?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-point-to-point-and-mesh-topology/11228)
**Author:** [@Instrument\_Engineer](https://forumautomation.com/u/Instrument_Engineer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 9:26am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-point-to-point-and-mesh-topology/11228 "2023-06-13T09:26:06Z")
Point-to-Point Topology and Mesh Topology are two distinct network architectures employed in computer networking. These topologies differ significantly in terms of their structure, connectivity, scalability, fault to… --- ## [Configuring Cisco PIX515E Firewall](https://forumautomation.com/t/configuring-cisco-pix515e-firewall/41)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2014, 6:04pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/configuring-cisco-pix515e-firewall/41 "2014-09-28T18:04:04Z")
1\>Connect the PIX515E to any PC’s com port using the supplied console cable. 2\>Start Hyper terminal program using default settings for the selected com port. Ensure the status window as “connected” at the bottom left ha… --- ## [What is TCP Port?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-tcp-port/10749)
**Author:** [@Ajmal\_ismail](https://forumautomation.com/u/Ajmal_ismail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 9:00am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-tcp-port/10749 "2022-11-08T09:00:54Z")
What is TCP? The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a global communication standard that devices use to send data reliably. TCP is connection-oriented, which means that both the client and the server must be establi… --- ## [How to read modbus packet?](https://forumautomation.com/t/how-to-read-modbus-packet/12123)
**Author:** [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 1:56pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/how-to-read-modbus-packet/12123 "2024-06-11T13:56:27Z")
For troubleshooting I want to read modbus packet between Master and slave ? Is there any tools available to read modbus frame --- ## [What is UDP port (User Datagram Protocol)?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-udp-port-user-datagram-protocol/10743)
**Author:** [@Ajmal\_ismail](https://forumautomation.com/u/Ajmal_ismail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2022, 5:12am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-udp-port-user-datagram-protocol/10743 "2022-11-05T05:12:45Z")
The Internet Protocol (IP) serves as the foundation for the User Datagram Protocol’s (UDP) datagram transmission over a network. UDP eliminates the need for a pre-transmission three-way handshake between the sending and … --- ## [What are the characteristics of Profibus DP?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-are-the-characteristics-of-profibus-dp/11615)
**Author:** [@Instrument\_Engineer](https://forumautomation.com/u/Instrument_Engineer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 11:23am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-are-the-characteristics-of-profibus-dp/11615 "2023-11-24T11:23:42Z")
Introduction: A key element of the PROFIBUS standard, PROFIBUS DP (Decentralised Peripherals) is recognised for its function in digital communication within industrial automation. Because of its qualities, it is the … --- ## [What is the main difference between IT and OT?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-the-main-difference-between-it-and-ot/12097)
**Author:** [@Sundar.S](https://forumautomation.com/u/Sundar.S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 12:09pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-the-main-difference-between-it-and-ot/12097 "2024-06-17T12:09:57Z")
What is the main difference between IT and OT in Process Automation Industry? --- ## [Difference between LAN & WAN?](https://forumautomation.com/t/difference-between-lan-wan/10630)
**Author:** [@Ajmal\_ismail](https://forumautomation.com/u/Ajmal_ismail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 5:39am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/difference-between-lan-wan/10630 "2022-09-01T05:39:55Z")
What is LAN? LAN stands for Local Area Network. A LAN is a collection of computers and other network devices that are connected inside a certain geographic region, such as a home, a building, an office, an entire campus… --- ## [Difference between Managed and Unmanaged switches?](https://forumautomation.com/t/difference-between-managed-and-unmanaged-switches/10723)
**Author:** [@Ajmal\_ismail](https://forumautomation.com/u/Ajmal_ismail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 4:34am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/difference-between-managed-and-unmanaged-switches/10723 "2022-10-25T04:34:32Z")
Define Managed switch? Managed switches allow users to configure each port on the switch to any configuration, allowing them to administer, configure, and monitor the network in a variety of ways. They also provide y… --- ## [Difference between Broadcast and Multicast?](https://forumautomation.com/t/difference-between-broadcast-and-multicast/10638)
**Author:** [@Ajmal\_ismail](https://forumautomation.com/u/Ajmal_ismail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 3:25am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/difference-between-broadcast-and-multicast/10638 "2022-09-06T03:25:38Z")
What is Broadcast? Broadcast is a transmission mechanism that allows all network hosts to share the same communication channel. A packet sent by a host is received by all other hosts on the network in broadcast mode. W… --- ## [What is the Difference between ProfiNet and DeviceNet?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-profinet-and-devicenet/11779)
**Author:** [@Instrument\_Engineer](https://forumautomation.com/u/Instrument_Engineer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 7:49am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-profinet-and-devicenet/11779 "2024-02-10T07:49:54Z")
Profinet and DeviceNet are both popular industrial communication protocols used in the field of factory automation and control systems. While they serve similar purposes, they have significant differences in terms of th… --- ## [What is Multicast in Networking?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-multicast-in-networking/10633)
**Author:** [@Ajmal\_ismail](https://forumautomation.com/u/Ajmal_ismail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 7:23am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-multicast-in-networking/10633 "2022-09-03T07:23:50Z")
What is Multicast? Multicast is a technique of group communication in which the sender distributes data to several receivers or network nodes at the same time. Multicasting is a sort of one-to-many and many-to-many comm… --- ## [What is VLAN and Hoe Does it Works?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-vlan-and-hoe-does-it-works/10632)
**Author:** [@Ajmal\_ismail](https://forumautomation.com/u/Ajmal_ismail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 4:54am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-vlan-and-hoe-does-it-works/10632 "2022-09-02T04:54:41Z")
VLAN stands for Virtual Local Area Network. A VLAN is a specialized network made up of one or more local area networks. It enables the integration of devices from several networks into a unified logical network. As a re… --- ## [Foundation Fieldbus Components](https://forumautomation.com/t/foundation-fieldbus-components/11355)
**Author:** [@Instrument\_Engineer](https://forumautomation.com/u/Instrument_Engineer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 12:47pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/foundation-fieldbus-components/11355 "2023-08-02T12:47:20Z")
Foundation Fieldbus is a communication protocol that serves as a physical means of connecting intelligent devices, including temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, and valve actuators. Fieldbus was developed b… --- ## [Pin functions of RS 232](https://forumautomation.com/t/pin-functions-of-rs-232/2510)
**Author:** [@sivaranjith](https://forumautomation.com/u/sivaranjith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2017, 7:45pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/pin-functions-of-rs-232/2510 "2017-10-24T19:45:29Z")
--- ## [Classic OPC (OLE for Process Control)](https://forumautomation.com/t/classic-opc-ole-for-process-control/752)
**Author:** [@hkelly](https://forumautomation.com/u/hkelly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 1:08pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/classic-opc-ole-for-process-control/752 "2016-02-01T13:08:33Z")
The OPC Classic specifications are based on Microsoft Windows technology using the COM/DCOM (Distributed Component Object Model) for the exchange of data between software components. The specifications provide separate d… --- ## [Multiple masters in Profibus](https://forumautomation.com/t/multiple-masters-in-profibus/1704)
**Author:** [@Salman\_S](https://forumautomation.com/u/Salman_S)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 9:26am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/multiple-masters-in-profibus/1704 "2017-01-25T09:26:54Z")
I was wondering if its possible to have multiple masters in a single Profibus network. I read something about token passing so I wanted to know if its possible to have lets say one slave communicating with two masters wi… --- ## [Transmit measurements, sensors and command in a transparent way](https://forumautomation.com/t/transmit-measurements-sensors-and-command-in-a-transparent-way/11577)
**Author:** [@fathi\_sai](https://forumautomation.com/u/fathi_sai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2023, 4:22am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/transmit-measurements-sensors-and-command-in-a-transparent-way/11577 "2023-11-04T04:22:37Z")
Hello everybody, Please check out the attached drawing. What kind of equipement can be used here at the “?” Do you have any proposals for manufacturers, model numbers, etc.? Thank you in advance. --- ## [What are the Modbus request commands?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-are-the-modbus-request-commands/2428)
**Author:** [@sivaranjith](https://forumautomation.com/u/sivaranjith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2017, 1:49pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-are-the-modbus-request-commands/2428 "2017-10-11T13:49:43Z")
Modbus masters sends request commands to modbus slaves, requesting slaves the datas on field variables or to write data to the slaves, not every request messages are the same. Major types of request command of modbus mas… --- ## [Difference between FTP and TFTP?](https://forumautomation.com/t/difference-between-ftp-and-tftp/272)
**Author:** [@omega](https://forumautomation.com/u/omega)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 8:21am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/difference-between-ftp-and-tftp/272 "2015-02-26T08:21:32Z")
FTP or TFTP connection is required when we want to access the switch through ethernet File Transfer Protocol(FTP): Username and password authentication required.Requires FTP server on the network.In the Enable-Privileged… --- ## [Difference between HTTP & HTTPS?](https://forumautomation.com/t/difference-between-http-https/10748)
**Author:** [@Ajmal\_ismail](https://forumautomation.com/u/Ajmal_ismail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 7:26am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/difference-between-http-https/10748 "2022-11-07T07:26:03Z")
What is HTTP? HTTP is an abbreviation for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. It is a protocol that allows a client and server to communicate with other websites. When you type HTTP:// in front of a domain in your browser’s… --- ## [What is FIM 110 in Foundation fieldbus?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-fim-110-in-foundation-fieldbus/11834)
**Author:** [@Instrument\_Engineer](https://forumautomation.com/u/Instrument_Engineer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 8:47am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-fim-110-in-foundation-fieldbus/11834 "2024-03-01T08:47:28Z")
What is FIM 110 in Foundation fieldbus? --- ## [What is the IO-Link Interface?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-the-io-link-interface/11895)
**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 12:23pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-the-io-link-interface/11895 "2024-03-22T12:23:27Z")
IO-Link Interface IO-Link was the first I/O interface with an international standard. Currently, the process of sensor intelligence is well underway, with new standards for information sharing between devices emerging. T… --- ## [Why do you need a 250 ohm resistor in HART Protocol?](https://forumautomation.com/t/why-do-you-need-a-250-ohm-resistor-in-hart-protocol/13430)
**Author:** [@Instrument\_Engineer](https://forumautomation.com/u/Instrument_Engineer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 7:48am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/why-do-you-need-a-250-ohm-resistor-in-hart-protocol/13430 "2025-08-09T07:48:36Z")
Why do you need a 250 ohm resistor in HART Protocol? --- ## [What is Domain Controller?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-domain-controller/11773)
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A server that is part of a network that is based on Microsoft Windows and is responsible for managing security authentication & access to resources inside a domain is known as a Domain Controller. It is an essential … --- ## [Alternatives of Hyperterminal in windows 7 ,Windows 8 and windows server 2008?](https://forumautomation.com/t/alternatives-of-hyperterminal-in-windows-7-windows-8-and-windows-server-2008/302)
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As everyone knows in new windows OS hyperterminal is not available .please share the alternatives --- ## [What is ASME Standards?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-asme-standards/10596)
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