Networking technologies

A host is either a PC running a local Supervisor station or a remote controller running a remote station. The framework supports a PC running a Win32 or Win64–based operating system and a remote controller running the QNX operating system. Both operating systems provide industry-standard networking technologies.

The framework runs on these hosts:

  • A PC or laptop running Microsoft Windows, Linux, or Solaris using the HotSpot JVM.
  • An embedded JACE controller using the QNX operating system and the Oracle Hotspot Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

Networking technology Use
Ethernet Required to configure hosts (Supervisor PC and remote controller).
TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6): QNX-based and Windows-based hosts

Required to configure hosts. TCP/IP use includes:

  • IP Address (x.x.x.x)
  • Subnet Mask
  • Default Gateway.

DHCP: QNX-based and Windows-based hosts Supported, however, most hosts require a static IP address to facilitate data communication.
DNS: DNS and Windows-based hosts Supported in Windows-based and DNS-based hosts.
WINS: DNS and Windows-based hosts Supported in Windows-based and DNS-based hosts.
DDNS: QNX-based and Windows-based hosts The framework does not support DDNS in a JACE. You must use an external router or other device which supports DDNS.
Proxy Servers: QNX-based and Windows-based hosts Communication via proxy servers is supported on all host operating systems.
Firewalls: QNX-based and Windows-based hosts Hosts operate well in many firewall environments, provided that they are configured properly.