Ethernet Configuration

This chapter describes how to configure the Ethernet port on an OEM7 receiver. It provides the step-by-step process for connecting to the OEM7 receiver through the Ethernet interface, setting up a base/rover configuration through Ethernet connectivity and utilizing the NTRIP interface. The Ethernet port connections for a computer connected to the receiver are also described for Windows 7 operating systems.

Ethernet is not available on the OEM719 or OEM7500.

The SAVEETHERNETDATA command can be issued to retain the Ethernet configuration settings after a RESET/FRESET command. The ETHCONFIG command and IPCONFIG command must be issued prior to using SAVEETHERNETDATA command. .

Required Hardware

The following hardware is required to set up an Ethernet interface to an OEM7 receiver:

  • a user supplied computer with an available Ethernet, serial or USB port

  • a GNSS antenna

  • an Ethernet capable OEM7 receiver

    External Ethernet magnetics are required for the OEM7 receiver cards. The OEM7 Development Kit can be used for Ethernet communication when connected to the OEM7 receiver.

  • an RS-232 null modem cable or USB cable

  • one or two CAT5 Ethernet cables

  • a user supplied Ethernet network, hub or wired router (optional)

  • a coaxial antenna cable (50 Ω)