- Ethernet Blaster Communications Cable User Guide

Altera Corporation 1–15
December 2004 EthernetBlaster Communications Cable User Guide
About the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable
8. In the Mode list, select the desired mode (Programmer window).
Table 1–2 describes each mode.
1 The EthernetBlaster communications cable supports the
Joint Test Action Group (JTAG), Passive Serial
Programming, and Active Serial modes.
Removing the EthernetBlaster Hardware from the Quartus II
Software
Changes to the EthernetBlaster communications cable setup, including
password change and IP addressing mode change, necessitate removal of
the cable from the Quartus II Programmer Hardware setup on client
systems, followed by adding the cable back into the Quartus II
Programmer Hardware setup. To remove the EthernetBlaster
communications cable from the Quartus II Programmer hardware setup,
follow the instructions below.
1. Start the Quartus II software.
2. Choose Programmer (Tools menu).
3. Click Hardware Setup. The Hardware Settings tab of the Hardware
Setup dialog box is displayed.
4. Click JTAG Settings. The JTAG Settings dialog box is displayed.
Select the corresponding hostname or IP address of the
EthernetBlaster hardware to remove. Click Remove Server.
Table 1–2. Programming Modes
Mode Mode Description
Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) Programs or configures all Altera devices
supported by the Quartus II software, excluding
FLEX 6000 devices.
In-Socket Programming Not supported by the EthernetBlaster cable.
Passive Serial Programming Configures all Altera devices supported by the
Quartus II software, excluding the following
devices: MAX 3000 and MAX 7000 devices,
advanced configuration devices, and serial
configuration devices.
Active Serial Programming Programs a single EPCS1, EPCS4, EPCS16,
or EPCS64 serial configuration device.