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EtherNet/IP Communications Chapter 9
Assign Network Parameters Via a Web Browser and MAC Scanner
Software
If you do not have access to a DHCP software utility, you can assign network
parameters via a web browser (for example, Microsoft® Internet Explorer) and
Media Access Control (MAC) scanner software (for example, MAC Scanner
from Colasoft® - http://www.colasoft.com/). Follow these steps to configure the
module using this method.
1. Locate and identify the MAC ID printed on the label of the E300
Electronic Overload Relay EtherNet/IP Communication Module. This
address has a format that is similar to: 00-0b-db-14-55-35
2. Connect the E300 Electronic Overload Relay EtherNet/IP
Communication Module to the same wide area network (WAN) as your
personal computer.
3. Initiate the MAC scanner software.
4. Select the appropriate subnet to scan for available MAC addresses.
5. Scan the Subnet for all available MAC addresses
.
6. Identify the IP address assigned to the MAC ID of the E300 Electronic
Overload Relay EtherNet/IP Communication Module. The IP address
will have a format that is similar to 192.168.0.100.
Other Factors to Consider When Assigning Network Parameters
There are other factors to consider when assigning network parameters, which
include:
• Network isolation from or integration into the plant/enterprise network.
• Network size. For large networks, even isolated networks, it might be more
convenient and safer to use a BOOTP/DHCP server rather than RSLinx
software. The BOOTP/DHCP server also limits the possibility of
assigning duplicate IP addresses.
• Company policies and procedures that are associated with plant floor
network installation and maintenance.
• Level of involvement by information technology personnel in plant floor
network installation and maintenance.
• Type of training that is offered to control engineers and maintenance
personnel.