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Procedure 4: Configuring and Downloading a Station
For the Ethernet Interface to become a fully Operational station, you must perform two
GSM operations.
H Create a station configuration file for the Ethernet Interface.
H Download the configuration file and communications software to the Ethernet
Interface.
Each Ethernet Interface requires configuration information and communications soft-
ware in order to operate. The configuration information must be created and stored in a
file using the GSM Configuration Editor for that type of Ethernet Interface. This config-
uration file is downloaded to the Ethernet Interface along with the communications soft-
ware. The file is retained on the PC hard disk for a permanent record of the configura-
tion for each Ethernet Interface in the network.
The configuration information consists of an IP address, a subnet mask, and an IP ad-
dress of a gateway. Configuring a station also associates particular communications soft-
ware with the MAC address of the station for subsequent downloading (communica-
tions software for GE Fanuc CNC Ethernet Interfaces and for GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC
Ethernet Interfaces is different). Therefore, a unique configuration file must be created
for each Ethernet Interface.
Configuring a Station
The configuration procedure is performed offline on a personal computer. It is not ex-
plained here, but is found in Chapter 3, “The GEnet System Manager” as described be-
low.
H To install the GSM software on a user–supplied Workmaster or PC Compatible, refer to
Chapter 3, Section 1, “Installing and Starting–Up the GSM”.
H To configure a station refer to Chapter 3, Section 2, “Configuring a Station”.
The type of parameters you may need to configure include:
H Station Name, Type, and MAC Address (always required)
H TCP/IP Parameters (IP address, subnet mask, and IP address of a gateway)