Rockwell Automation 1783-EMS08T Stratix 6000 Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual - Manual (Page 78)

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Appendix E Add the Switch to Software
Enter General Information
From the Module Properties dialog box, click the General tab. The General tab is
available offline and includes these fields:
• Name—Required field gives the module a descriptive name in your Logix
program.
• Description—Optional field used for descriptive text.
• Module Definition—Do not change the default values.
• IP Address or Host Name—Required field must be populated with the IP
address of the 1783-EMS switch. The RSLogix software cannot talk to the
switch unless the 1783-EMS switch is set for the IP address in this field.
TIP While the fields on the General tab are available offline, many of the fields on
the subsequent tabs require an online connection to the switch through the
software.