Project Configurator
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3.2
Editing Ethernet Parameters
In each new system, standard parameters (default values) are assigned to
the Ethernet interfaces frontside and backside. In a dialog box, the user can
adapt these values to his communication requirements.
The changes can be made for:
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the overall system
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a subsystem (system component)
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a rack
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a module
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Ethernet parameters are processed via menu
ETHERNET
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EDIT PARAMETERS or symbol.
Editing Ethernet para-
meters
Selection interface
Frontside or backside
Selection system or system components
Scrolling
through the
system com-
ponents
Standard
setting
Ethernet
parameters
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Subnetwork mask:
The subnetwork mask can only be set for the whole system. To change
the subnetwork mask, it is necessary to ”applies to system”. For detailed
information regarding subnetwork masks, please refer to Chapter 2, Sec-
tion 2.4.1.
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Default gateway:
Gateways and routers are used for communication across network bord-
ers. This allows for e.g. teleservice and remote diagnosis. If a component
is used for these functions, its IP address has to be located in the same
subnetwork as the IP addresses of the automation components using
this gateway/router.
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Retransmission timer.
Time in ms until retransmission of a telegram on IP level when there is no
reaction.
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Retransmission counter:
Number of admissible retransmissions of a telegram.