4.5.3 Manage Network Tools
The Manage Network Tools dialog is available for the MPLAB ICE 4 emulator. Select Tools>Manage Network Tools to see the options listed below. Refer to the MPLAB ICE 4 In-Circuit Emulator User's Guide for more information.
Selecting WiFi or Ethernet communication instead of USB has several uses:
- Access a target remotely. The emulator and target can be in one location and a PC in another.
- Isolate the target. Targets that need to be in a controlled environment can be separate from the PC location.
| Option | Description |
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| Configure Tools For Network Usage | |
| Network Capable Tools Plugged Into USB: | Begin with the USB (default) connection. Then switch to Ethernet or Wifi. |
| Configure Default Connection Type for Selected Tool | |
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Default. USB 3.0, USB 2.0 |
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Direct or via access point |
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WiFi Access Point (WiFi-AP) mode allows the emulator to create
its own network (like a router) and have other devices (e.g., a
laptop) connect to it. Use this mode to access the emulator and
target via a PC within the range of the WiFi signal. Direct or via network |
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Enter address for the appropriate type:
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Enter the appropriate entries:
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| Update Connection Type | Click to update changes. |
| Selectable Network Tools | |
| Disable All Network Tool Discovery/Access | Select the checkbox to disable. |
| Active Discovered Network Tools | Lists the discovered tools. Click Rescan to update the list. |
| Name - type in the field, then click Update Name. Use Type and Serial Number for Name checkbox - select to use instead of entering a name. Found at IP Address - enter address |
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| User Specified Network Tools | Lists the tools. Click New to add or select a tool and
click Remove to delete. Use Type and Serial Number for Name checkbox - select to use instead of entering a name. Found at IP Address - enter address. Click Renew once entered. |