Connect the roboRIO 2.0 to an Ethernet network using the Ethernet port. Use a standard Category 5 (CAT-5) or better shielded, twisted-pair Ethernet cable to connect the roboRIO 2.0 to an Ethernet hub, router, or directly to a computer.

Caution To prevent data loss and to maintain the integrity of your Ethernet installation, do not use a cable longer than 30 m.

The first time you power up the chassis, it attempts to initiate a DHCP network connection. If the chassis is unable to initiate a DHCP connection, it connects to the network with a link-local IP address with the form 169.254.x.x.