To connect a 4100ES to a network, you must install a Network Interface Card (NIC) (4100-6014 or 4100-6035) and configure the panel as a node using the Simplex New Network Programmer and ES Panel Programmer (Page 27, 205) [1].
Physical connection requires media cards (wired, fiber, or modem) mounted to the NIC to facilitate communication between panels (Page 140) [1].
Install the NIC daughter card into the master motherboard at connector J1 or J2, depending on the motherboard type (Page 140) [1].
Mount media cards onto the NIC ports (P5 for the left port, P6 for the right port) (Page 140) [1].
Wire the nodes together from the right port of one NIC to the left port of the next NIC (Page 140) [1].
Use the Simplex New Network Programmer to create the network job and the ES Panel Programmer to define point visibility [1].
Declare Public Points for local data you want visible to other nodes and External Points for remote data this panel needs to monitor [1].
Verify all nodes use the same baud rate and compatible software/firmware versions (Page 205) [1].
