Changing The Network Configuration - Siemens SIMATIC KP400 Comfort Operating Instructions Manual

Procedure
Proceed as follows:
1. Open the "System Properties" dialog with the System icon.
2. Open the "Device Name" tab.
3. Enter the computer name of the HMI device under "Device name".
4. If necessary, enter a description for the HMI device under "Device description".
5. Confirm your entries with "OK".
Result
The computer name for the HMI device is now set. The network functionality is enabled.
See also
Reference for functions (Page 79)
4.4.12.3

Changing the network configuration

You can change the network settings for the LAN connection under "Network&Dial-
Up Connections". You can also configure the properties of the Ethernet ports of the HMI
device.
The transmission mode and the speed of the Ethernet ports are set automatically by default.
You can also set limits for the two Ethernet ports:
● "End of detection of accessible nodes"
● "End of topology discovery"
Comfort Panels
Operating Instructions, 03/2012, A5E03404994-02
The computer name must be unique within the network.
DCP frames for detecting available nodes are not forwarded. Nodes located beyond this
Ethernet port are no longer available.
LLDP frames for topology detection are not forwarded.
Note
Network settings on the KP400 Comfort and KTP400 Comfort
The HMI devices KP400 Comfort and KTP400 Comfort only have one Ethernet port.
Commissioning the device
4.4 Configuring the device
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