CP 1628
Operating Instructions, 06/2021, C79000-G8976-C280-09
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Software installation
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3.1
Installing the driver
Installation
After the PC has booted, the Windows plug-and-play mechanism searches for a driver for the
communications processor. This can be found on the supplied "SIMATIC NET PC Software"
DVD.
3.2
Installing the "SIMATIC NET PC Software"
"SIMATIC NET PC Software"
The "SIMATIC NET PC Software" is the software package with which you can operate the
communications processor in your PG/PC.
To configure the communications processor, you require additional configuration software.
You will find information on the configuration software in the section "Configuration
(Page 17)".
Condition
The plug and play function is activated in the BIOS of your PG/PC.
Prior to hardware installation
Install the software as described in the installation manual "SIMATIC NET PC Software". You
will find this installation manual on the Product Support pages under the following entry ID:
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/77377602
You should also note the current information on the "SIMATIC NET PC Software" on the
Product Support pages in:
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15362/pm
After the hardware installation
After installing the communications processor, your PG/PC automatically searches for a
suitable driver.
1.
Follow the instructions of the Hardware Wizard of Windows.
2.
Do not activate the search for drivers on the Internet.
