Rockwell Automation 193-ETN E1 Plus EtherNet Side Mount Module User Manual - Manual (Page 24)

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10. Assign the appropriate network settings per the recommendation of the
network administrator for the network that this module will be
communicating on and select Apply.
11. Recycle the power on the E1 Plus EtherNet/IP module for the
communications changes to take affect. To recycle power, remove and
reapply the control power terminals A1 and A2.
Other Factors to Consider
When Assigning Network
Parameters There are other factors to consider when assigning networks parameters, which
include:
• Network isolation from or integration into the plant/enterprise network
• Network size
For large networks, even isolated networks, it might be more convenient
and safer to use a BOOTP/DHCP server rather than RSLinx software.
The BOOTP/DHCP server also limits the possibility of assigning
duplicate IP addresses.
• Company policies and procedures dealing with plant floor network
installation and maintenance
• Level of involvement by IT personnel in plant floor network installation
and maintenance
• Type of training offered to control engineers and maintenance personnel
If you use the Rockwell Automation BOOTP or DHCP server in an uplinked
subnet where an enterprise DHCP server exists, a module may get an address
from the enterprise server before the Rockwell Automation utility even sees the