Configuring the RT-TCP/IP Stack and Drivers
The RTX64 control panel provides several options for configuring the RT-TCP/IP Stack. You can configure Stack behavior, boost performance, and manage interfaces and filters.
NOTE: The RT-TCP/IP Stack is a separate purchasable component. The RT-TCP/IP options will not be available if the RT-TCP/IP component is not activated. For information on activating RTX64 components, see RTX64 Activation.
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Accessing the RT-TCP/IP Stack configuration options
The method you use to access these control panel options will depend on the operating system you are running.
To open the control panel in Windows 10 and Windows 8.1:
- From the Windows Apps menu, navigate to the RTX64 Runtime section and click the Control Panel tile.
- Click Configure the RT-TCP/IP Stack.
To open the control panel in Windows 7:
- Click the Start
menu and then choose Control Panel.
- In the Windows control panel, select the Network and Internet category, and then click RTX64.
- Click Configure the RT-TCP/IP Stack.
Available options
The Configure the RT-TCP/IP Stack page contains the following options.
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Configure RT-TCP/IP Stack behavior
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- Choose whether to treat the Stack as part of the RTSS Subsystem
- Set the amount of memory to be allocated for Stack use
- Set the Stack internal timer interval
- Specify a maximum number of sockets
- Set the default Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)
- Choose whether to run the Stack in Verbose mode
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Configure RT-TCP/IP Stack performance
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- Set the processor affinity
- Change the priority of the Timer System
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Manage interfaces and filters
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- Add, delete, and edit interfaces
- Change properties for existing interfaces
- Assign filters to interfaces
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