Connecting Your Pc To The Module; Setting Up A Temporary Ip Address - ProSoft MVI56E-MNETCR User Manual

MVI56E-MNETCR ♦ ControlLogix Platform
Modbus TCP/IP Multi-Client Enhanced Communications Module for Remote Chassis
2.3

Connecting Your PC to the Module

With the module securely mounted, connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the
Config (E1) Port, and the other end to an Ethernet hub or switch accessible from
the same network as your PC. You can also connect directly from the Ethernet
Port on your PC to the Config (E1) Port on the module by using an Ethernet
crossover cable (not included).

2.3.1 Setting Up a Temporary IP Address

Important: ProSoft Configuration Builder locates MVI56E-MNETCR modules through UDP
broadcast messages. These messages may be blocked by routers or layer 3 switches. In that
case, ProSoft Discovery Service will be unable to locate the modules.
To use ProSoft Configuration Builder, arrange the Ethernet connection so that there is no router/
layer 3 switch between the computer and the module OR reconfigure the router/ layer 3 switch to
allow routing of the UDP broadcast messages.
1 In the tree view in ProSoft Configuration Builder, select the MVI56E-MNETCR
module.
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