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Assign an IP Address to the Controller over a USB Connection
At initial powerup, the CompactLogix 5370 L1 controller does not have an IP address. Use RSLinx Classic software over a
USB connection to assign an IP address. The following steps work only if the computer with RSLinx Classic software is
connected to the controller via a USB connection.
There are other methods to assign an IP address to the controller, such as using the BOOTP/DHCP utility. This section is only one
IMPORTANT
example of how to assign the IP address to the controller.
For more information on the methods of assign an IP address to the CompactLogix 5370 L1 controller, see the CompactLogix 5370
Controllers User Manual, publication 1769-UM021.
1. Verify that your computer is connected to the USB port on the front of the controller.
2. From the Communications menu, choose
RSWho.
The RSWho dialog box appears.
3. Navigate to the USB connection.
4. Right-click the controller and choose Module
Configuration.
The Module Configuration dialog
box appears.
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Configure the EtherNet/IP Network
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