Is it possible to setup the EtherCAT port as a common Ethernet port running IP proto?

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Hi friends,

I am wondering that it is possible to setup the EtherCAT ports as a common Ethernet port running IP protocol.
As I known, this is not a popular scenario, but I would like to develop a versatile product for both EtherCAT slave function and master function.
As an EtherCAT master, one port is used to transmit the master datagram and the other port is used to connect with other Modbus TCP devices.

BTW, I know the ABB MicroFlex servo driver can configure the first EtherCAT port as a common Ethernet port running their management protocol.

Many thanks,
Rui
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