Configure the ethernet communication driver – Rockwell Automation 1756-Enxxx_Ewxxx EtherNet/IP Modules Installation Instructions User Manual
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Chapter 4 Configure a Workstation to Operate on an EtherNet/IP Network
Configure the Ethernet
Communication Driver
To configure the Ethernet communication driver in RSLinx Classic software,
follow these steps.
1. From the Communications pull-down menu, choose Configure Drivers.
The Configure Drivers dialog box appears.
2. From the Available Driver Types pull-down menu, choose EtherNet/IP
Driver or Ethernet devices.
3. Click Add New.
The Add New RSLinx Classic Driver dialog box appears.
IMPORTANT
If you are using a Microsoft Windows 7 VPN client to connect to a secure
communication module, such as the1756-EN2TSC module, we recommend
using the RSlinx software Ethernet devices AB_ETH driver for the 1756-EN2TSC
module.
If you do not choose this driver, the device will be shown in RSLinx software,
but you will be unable to right-click the device listing and request additional
information.