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Communication paths

4.3 Enable distributed communication

4.3 Enable distributed communication
By default, the PLCSIM Virtual Switch can only communicate locally. For a distributed, i.e.
multi-computer, communication to be possible, you must activate the PLCSIM Virtual Switch
for a real network adapter.
Note
Network adapter
Make sure that only one network adapter of the PLCSIM Virtual Switch is activated.
The Control Panel of PLCSIM Advanced checks the activation and may report an incorrect
configuration (error code -50).
Activate PLCSIM Virtual Switch
To make the PLCSIM instances visible on the network and to reach other devices, activate
the PLCSIM Virtual Switch in the Control Panel of PLCSIM Advanced or under Windows:
1. To do this, open the "Network and Sharing Center" in the Windows Control Panel.
2. Open the properties of the desired network adapter, for example, for the "Local Area
Connection".
3. Select the check box for the "Siemens PLCSIM Virtual Switch" and confirm with OK.
Figure 4-5
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