Chapter 2
Configure the Interface
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3. On a computer that is connected to the EtherNet/IP network, start the
BOOTP/DHCP software.
The BOOTP/DHCP Server dialog box appears.
To configure devices on your EtherNet/IP network, you must configure
settings in the BOOTP/DHCP software to match the network.
4. From the Tools menu, choose Network Settings.
The Network Settings dialog box opens.
5. Edit the following:
Box
Type
(1)
Subnet Mask
The subnet mask for the built-in EtherNet/IP of the interface network.
(1)
Gateway
The IP address of the gateway device on the network of the interface.
Primary DNS
Optional - the address of the primary Domain Name Service (DNS) server that is used
to locate devices on the network by name instead of by IP address.
Secondary DNS
Optional - the address of the secondary DNS server to be used on the local end of the
link for negotiating with remote devices when the primary DNS server is unavailable.
Domain Name
Optional - The text name that corresponds to the network containing the BOOTP/DHCP
server and the drive being configured.
(1) For definitions of these terms, see the Glossary.
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