Integrating The Vs120 Processing Unit As A Dhcp Client In A Network - Siemens SIMATIC VS120 Operating Instructions Manual

8.4.1.4

Integrating the VS120 processing unit as a DHCP client in a network

You want to do the following with the VS120 processing unit:
• Connect to the PC / PG over your existing network
• Operate as a DHCP client because the IP address configurations are assigned to the
Procedure
1. Configure the VS120 processing unit as a DHCP client
2. Configure your PC as a DHCP client
3. Establish an Ethernet connection
Step 1: Configuring the VS120 processing unit as a DHCP client
1. After turning on the VS120 processing unit and after the self-test is completed, go to the
2. Confirm the selected "Ports" menu command with "OK".
3. Change to the "Ethernet" menu and confirm with "OK"
4. Confirm the selected "IP Mode" menu command with "OK".
5. Select "DHCP" and confirm with "OK"
Step 2: Configuring your PC as a DHCP client
1. Click Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections
2. In the "Network and Dial-up Connections" dialog, select your active local area connection
3. Select "Properties" in the context menu and select the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" entry.
4. Click the "Properties" button
5. Select the "Obtain an IP address automatically" radio button
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Operating Instructions, Edition 02/2006, A5E00757507-01
8.4 Establish an Ethernet connection between the processing unit and PG / PC
PCs in the existing network by a DHCP server
Notice
Depending on your network structure, it may be necessary to inform the DHCP server of
the MAC address, the unique device identifier of the VS120 processing unit. You can see
these in the Connect > Ports > Ethernet > MAC Info menu.
Note
If your network administrator can assign a DNS name (Domain Name Service) for the
VS120 processing unit, you can address the device by name in much the same way as
an intranet server.
"Connect" menu and confirm with "OK".
to the network
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