Assigning or checking the IP address of your programming device using "My Network Places" (on
your desktop)
You can assign or check your programming device's IP address with the following menu
selections:
● (Right-click) "My Network Places"
● "Properties"
● (Right-click) "Local Area Connection"
● "Properties"
In the "Local Area Connection Properties" dialog, in the "This connection uses the following
items:" field, scroll down to "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)". Click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)",
and click the "Properties" button. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)" or
"Use the following IP address" (to enter a static IP address).
Note
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automatically assigns an IP address to your
programming device upon power up from the DHCP server.
5.7.4.2
Checking the IP address of your programming device
You can check the MAC and IP addresses of your programming device with the following
menu selections:
1. In the "Project tree", expand "Online access".
2. Right-click the required network, and select "Properties".
3. In the network dialog, expand "Configurations", and select "Industrial Ethernet".
The MAC and IP addresses of the programming device are displayed.
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