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3.2. Bridge mode

In the bridge mode two arbitrary CAN networks can be interconnected by two AnaGate CAN Gateways.

The CAN messages are exchanged transparently over TCP/IP between the two devices.

It is possible to mix the different AnaGate CAN Gateway models in bridge mode.

Important

It is recommended to use unique CAN identifiers in the interconnected CAN networks.

Via HTTP interface both AnaGate CAN Gateway are configured as usual.

Subsequently one of the two devices has to be configured for the bridge mode. This can be done by the

page CAN Settings of the web interface (see Section 2.3, “ CAN settings”). This device acts in a manner of

speaking as master and establishes the network connection to the second device and manages connection

control. Basically a bridge can be created for each existing CAN interface of the device.

Figure 3.2. AnaGate CAN Gateway in bridge mode

The following additional parameters can be set for the device:

• IP address of the partner device, which is to be connected.

• CAN port of the partner device, which is to be connected.

• The baudrate of the partner device. The baudrate of the parter device is independant of the own baud rate.

• The internal termination resistor is to be set on/off for the CAN port of the parter device.

When the AnaGate CAN Gateway establishes the connection to the partner device succesfully, the specified

baud rate and integrated termination option is automatically set on the partner device.