Installing PC stations
5.5 Installation of drivers for PCS 7
1. Open the dialog for setting the network connections.
2. Select the menu command View > Details.
3. With the right mouse button, select the communication module with one of the following
names in the column "Device name:"
– When using a CP 16xx:
Select the shortcut menu command Properties. The "<Network Connection> Properties"
dialog opens.
Recommendation:
First, select the shortcut menu command Rename. Enter a descriptive name, for example,
"CP_NDIS_Nr_1".
4. Select the connection "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" in the "General" registry. Click
"Properties".
The "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" dialog box opens.
5. Activate the "Use the following IP address" check box.
Configure the following fields for the specific plant:
– IP address
– Subnet mask
6. Click "OK".
7. Close the dialog box "<Network Connection> Properties" by clicking "OK".
Result
The network settings for the NDIS adapter are now applied.
5.5.2
Additional Devices and Drivers for PCS 7
5.5.2.1
Overview of additional devices and drivers for PCS 7
If you want to make use of specific properties of PCS 7, special drivers are required.
Note
Information on the required software and availability of the drivers is available in the
Control System PCS 7; PCS 7 Readme file (see "Preface (Page 9)") .
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Device name "SIMATIC Miniport <Type of released communication module ... > Adapter"
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Process