5: Industrial Network Design and Architecture

Abstract

The move from proprietary communications networks to more open networks means that in order to design an industrial network for robust and reliable operation, you must first understand the basic network architecture and design principles of Ethernet and the internet protocol However, because of the unique nature of industrial networks, these principles must first be adapted to support industrial control and automation.

Keywords

Ethernet; Human–machine interfaces; ICS; Industrial networking; Internet protocol; Micro-segmentation; Remote access; Segmentation
Information in this chapter
• Introduction to Industrial Networking
• Common Topologies
• Network Segmentation

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