8 ethernet configuration – ProSoft Technology MVI56E-SIE User Manual

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Configuring the MVI56E-SIE Module

MVI56E-SIE ♦ ControlLogix Platform

User Manual

Client Communication Module

Page 86 of 168

ProSoft Technology, Inc.

September 6, 2012

2.2.8 Ethernet Configuration

Use this procedure to configure the Ethernet settings for the module. An IP
address, subnet mask and gateway address must be assigned. After this step is
completed, the module can be connected with an Ethernet cable.

1 Determine the network settings for the module, with the help of the network

administrator if necessary. The following information will be needed:

o

IP address (fixed IP required) _____ . _____ . _____ . _____

o

Subnet mask

_____ . _____ . _____ . _____

o

Gateway address

_____ . _____ . _____ . _____

Note: The gateway address is optional, and is not required for networks that do
not use a default gateway.

2 Double-click the E

THERNET

C

ONFIGURATION

icon. This action opens the Edit

dialog box.

3 Edit the values for my_ip, netmask (subnet mask) and gateway (default

gateway).

4 When finished editing, click OK

to save the changes and return to the ProSoft

Configuration Builder window.

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