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# Wiring AI Node to Skynode

### Pre-requirements

In order to be able to test connection, you must first power [Skynode](/hardware-integration/skynode/evaluation-kit/powering-skynode.md) and [AI Node.](/hardware-integration/ai-node/evaluation-kit/power-ai-node.md)

### Ethernet connection

AI Node is connected to Skynode via 100Mbps Ethernet. This allows for the fastest possible data link to Skynode, as well as an easy way to [share internet](/hardware-integration/ai-node/evaluation-kit/internet-sharing-with-skynode.md), [bridge network devices](/hardware-integration/ai-node/connectivity/ai-node-as-network-bridge.md).

For the connection, use ETH Skynode cable *(item 115-00034)* which is part of [AI Node Eval Kit](/hardware-integration/ai-node/evaluation-kit.md). Connect 4 pin GH ETH on Skynode to 9 pin GH ETH0 on AI Node. Your data link setup should look like the following:

<figure><img src="/files/NV5d6gvtnUGDWhXjixs7" alt=""><figcaption><p>Ethernet connection between Skynode-AINode</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
Both ETH0 and ETH1 can be used for Skynode connection. However, it is recommended to use ETH0, as it is preconfigured for easier setup with Skynode, while ETH1 will require a manual configuration.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
When configuring [AI Node as bridge](/hardware-integration/ai-node/connectivity/ai-node-as-network-bridge.md), ETH0 shall be used. In order to use ETH1, network services will have to be modified.
{% endhint %}

Once connected, enable [Internet Sharing with Skynode](/hardware-integration/ai-node/evaluation-kit/internet-sharing-with-skynode.md), or enable [AI Node as bridge](/hardware-integration/ai-node/connectivity/ai-node-as-network-bridge.md) in order to establish a data link and test the connection. As an alternative you can manually configure the network devices on both ends to suite your needs.