Eaton PXG 900, User Manual

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PXG 900 User's Guide - Firmware Version 4.3 - 1/9/2017
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Setting Port Visibility
The Network tab displays devices attached to the various ports; however, you can use the Port Visibility check
boxes to limit what's shown on the tab to only the ports that you select. This only applies to the Network tab and all
devices will still be visible on the other tabs.
Connecting a PXG to the Ethernet LAN
The PXG has two 10/100/1000 Base T, RJ-45 connectors labeled Network 1 and Network 2. Rules for connecting
a PXG to the Ethernet LAN:
If the PXG is connected directly to the local area network, use Network 1.
If you are going to connect the PXG to a Modbus TCP private network, this should be connected to Network
2. If you're not connecting to a Modbus TCP network, but instead wish to connect to a second PXG gateway
or other Ethernet devices to the gateway, connect it to Network 2. For more about using the Network 2 port,
see "Bridged or Private Networks". The total length of any Ethernet cable run must not exceed 295.3 ft (90
m).
If the gateway loses power any devices connected to Network 2 to bridge to the local area network will lose
network communication.
NOTE: The gateway's web interface uses TCP ports 80 and 7011 for its routine HTTP
communications. For HTTPS access, ports 443 and 7012 are used. If you experience difficulty with
your browser only showing the gateway's UI header and nothing else, your IT department may be
blocking ports 7011 and 7012 internally.
Bridged or Private Networks
In Bridged Mode, the PXG can be accessed via its IP address through both Ethernet ports (Network 1 and Network
2). This means that you can attach an upstream device to Network 2 instead of having to use an Ethernet switch. If
Private Network is selected, Network 2 provides a private subnet to which you can connect Modbus TCP devices.
Each of these must have an IP address that's part of the private subnet. You can set the IP address of the Net 2
port on this subnet during port configuration.