Figure 4-4 Distributed Communication Via Network Adapters - Siemens Simatic S7-1500 Function Manual

Recommendation
Use to ensure the VMware settings as the network adapter type for the Bridged Mode to
ensure error-free operation.
Figure 4-4
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Distributed communication via network adapters
Communication paths
4.2 Communication via TCP / IP
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