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The Ethernet-based setup for the ESP Thread Border Router involves using an ESP32 series SoC as the host, paired with a W5500 Ethernet controller. This setup allows for reliable and high-speed wired network connectivity. The W5500 is a hardwired TCP/IP embedded Ethernet controller that provides easier internet connectivity to embedded systems. It includes a full TCP/IP stack, 10/100 Ethernet MAC, and PHY, and is interfaced with the ESP32 via SPI, offering robust and efficient communication for network applications.

Role of W5500 in the Setup

The W5500 Ethernet controller is pivotal in the Ethernet-based setup, acting as the bridge between the ESP32 SoC and the Ethernet network. It handles all the necessary TCP/IP protocols and network interfacing, enabling the ESP32 to focus on processing and application tasks. The W5500 simplifies the implementation of Ethernet connectivity by offloading the complex networking tasks, thus ensuring stable and high-speed data transmission over the Ethernet network.

For more details, you can visit the Espressif documentation page.

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