Rockwell Automation 20-COMM-E PowerFlex EtherNet/IP Adapter User Manual
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Configuring the Adapter
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20-COMM-E EtherNet/IP Adapter User Manual
Publication 20COMM-UM010G-EN-P
Using BOOTP Server to Set
the IP Address, Subnet
Mask, and Gateway Address
By default, the adapter is configured so that you can set its IP address,
subnet mask, and gateway address with a BOOTP server. There is a variety
of BOOTP servers available. The following instructions use Rockwell
Automation’s BOOTP Server, version 2.3 or later, a free standalone
program that incorporates the functionality of standard BOOTP utilities
with a graphical interface. It is available from
. See
the Readme file and online Help for directions and more information.
1. On the adapter label, note the adapter’s hardware Ethernet Address
(MAC), which will be used in step 6.
2. On a computer connected to the EtherNet/IP network, start the BOOTP
software.
The BOOTP Server window appears.
3. Select Tools > Network Settings to display the Network Settings
window.
TIP: You can disable BOOTP and configure the IP address, subnet mask,
and gateway address with adapter parameters. For details, see
Parameters to Set the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address on
page 3-5