Configuration device for Ethernet equipment and configuration method for configuring Ethernet devices using that device

摘要

This device (10) allows the configuration of several devices (4a, 4b, 4c), each device (4a, 4b, 4c) having an Ethernet connector (14a, 14b, 14c). This device comprises an Ethernet connector (18) complementary to be connected to each Ethernet connector (14a, 14b, 14c), a first means (72) for storing reference network parameters, and a download means (56) specific to download the reference network settings on each device (4a, 4b, 4c). The device also comprises a detection means (58) capable of detecting the connection of the device to a corresponding equipment item (4a, 4b, 4c), and a means (60) of attribution proper to assign, following the detection of said connection. , an IP address unique to the device to which the device is connected. This unique IP address is included in the reference network parameters to be downloaded into the corresponding equipment.