ALTERA EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable User Guide
Summary
The EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable is a vital hardware component for reliable system integration of digital designs. This comprehensive user guide provides essential technical knowledge covering setup, configuration, and advanced management functions. Users—including engineers and developers working with FPGA systems—will find detailed instructions on initial cable installation, implementing static or dynamic IP addressing, managing device passwords, upgrading firmware, and optimizing JTAG settings within the Quartus design environment.
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Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable User Guide
Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable
User Guide
101 Innovation Drive San Jose, CA 95134 www.altera.com
UG-01079-1.0 Document last updated for Altera Complete Design Suite version: 10.0
Document publication date: August 2010
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Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable User Guide Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable User Guide 101 Innovation Drive San Jose, CA 95134 www.altera.com UG-01079-1.0 Document last updated for Al...
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© 2010 Altera Corporation. All rights reserved. ALTERA, ARRIA, CYCLONE, HARDCOPY, MAX, MEGACORE, NIOS, QUARTUS and STRATIX are Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. and/or trademarks of Altera Corporation in ...
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Contents Chapter 1. Installing the Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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iv Contents Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable User Guide August 2010 Altera Corporation
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1. Installing the Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Use the Ethernet Blaster II communications cable to connect to a standard Ethernet network port with an RJ-45 connector to communicate with c...
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1–2 Chapter 1: Installing the Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Introduction Software Requirements The Ethernet Blaster II communications cable supports Windows and Linux Red Hat operating syst...
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Chapter 1: Installing the Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable 1–3 Cable Setup The status LED on the target port side of the cable displays the operating status of the Ethernet Blaster II communic...
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1–4 Chapter 1: Installing the Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Cable Setup “Configuring the Ethernet Blaster II Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing” on page 1–9 “Configuring the Ethernet Blas...
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Chapter 1: Installing the Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable 1–5 Cable Setup 3. Connect the 10-pin female plug of the flexible, PCB-shielded cable labeled “BLASTER SIDE” to the 10-pin female tar...
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1–6 Chapter 1: Installing the Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Cable Setup 7. If your network supports DHCP, you can access the Ethernet Blaster II Configuration administrative web page using ...
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Chapter 1: Installing the Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable 1–7 Cable Setup 2. In the Ethernet Blaster II login window, enter admin as the login and password as the default password. The Ethern...
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1–8 Chapter 1: Installing the Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Cable Setup 1. Disconnect the power cable from the target circuit board. 2. Plug one end of a standard CAT 5 UTP 4-pair patch cab...
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Chapter 1: Installing the Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable 1–9 Cable Setup 7. In the Ethernet Blaster II login window, enter admin as the login and password as the default password. The Ethern...
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1–10 Chapter 1: Installing the Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Cable Setup Contact your network administrator if you do not know the settings to complete the Change Settings page. Figure 1–7....
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Chapter 1: Installing the Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable 1–11 Cable Setup Contact your network administrator if you do not know the settings to complete the Change Settings page. 3. Click Ap...
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1–12 Chapter 1: Installing the Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Cable Setup 6. Click Close to close the Hardware Setup dialog box. 7. In the Mode list, select the desired mode (Programmer wind...
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Chapter 1: Installing the Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable 1–13 Cable Setup Programming & Configuring Devices Setting Up Programming Hardware About Programming: Chain Description Files (.c...
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1–14 Chapter 1: Installing the Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Cable Setup Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable User Guide August 2010 Altera Corporation
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2. Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Administration Introduction This chapter describes how to administer your Ethernet Blaster II communications cable. This chapters includes the following inf...
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2–2 Chapter 2: Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Administration Managing Passwords Changing the Administrative Password To change the administrative password, use the following steps: 1. In you...
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Chapter 2: Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Administration 2–3 JTAG Clock Settings Changing the Quartus II Remote Connection Password To change the Quartus II remote connection password, use t...
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2–4 Chapter 2: Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Administration JTAG Clock Settings Use caution when changing the JTAG clock setting from the default setting—even if a device supports a higher ...
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Chapter 2: Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Administration 2–5 Resetting the Hardware Resetting the Hardware The Ethernet Blaster II communications cable reset button is located on the Etherne...
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2–6 Chapter 2: Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Administration Upgrading the Firmware Upgrading the Firmware The Ethernet Blaster II communications cable has been designed to enable remote fir...
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3. Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Specifications This chapter provides comprehensive information about the Ethernet Blaster II communications cable, including the following: “Ethernet Blaste...
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3–2 Chapter 3: Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Specifications Ethernet Blaster II Hardware Connections Ethernet Blaster II Ethernet Jack Connection The Ethernet cable Ethernet jack connects t...
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Chapter 3: Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Specifications 3–3 Ethernet Blaster II Hardware Connections Table 3–2. Ethernet Blaster Female Plug Signal Names and Programming Modes (Part 2 of 2)...
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3–4 Chapter 3: Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Specifications Operating Conditions Operating Conditions Table 3–3 through Table 3–5 list the maximum ratings, recommended operating conditions,...
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Chapter 3: Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Specifications 3–5 Operating Conditions Table 3–5. Ethernet Blaster II Cable DC Operating Conditions (Part 2 of 2) Symbol Parameter Conditions Min M...
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3–6 Chapter 3: Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable Specifications Operating Conditions Ethernet Blaster II Communications Cable User Guide August 2010 Altera Corporation
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Additional Information This chapter provides additional information about this user guide and Altera. Document Revision History The following table lists the revision history for this user guide. Date...
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Info–2 Additional Information Typographic Conventions Visual Cue Meaning Quotation marks indicate references to sections within a document and titles of “Subheading Title” Quartus II Help topics. For ...
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| File Size | 1.57 MB |
| Published | May 13, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What information is provided if my network does not support DHCP?
You can use the default factory settings for a direct connection to a computer.
Where can I find instructions for changing administrative passwords?
Instructions are available in Chapter 2, under section 2–1 Managing Passwords or Changing the Administrative Password.
How do I configure the hardware for static IP addressing?
Refer to section 1–7: Configuring the EthernetBlaster II Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing.
What is required to integrate this hardware with Quartus II software?
The process is detailed under 1–10: Setting Up the EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II Software.