Configuring
5.1 Assigning the IP address / device name
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Configuration Manual, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C629-02
5.1.2
Assigning the IP address / device name with SINEC PNI
Requirements
SINEC PNI is installed and the reader is connected and running. You can find the SINEC PNI on
the pages of the "Siemens Industry Online Support
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/26672/dl
Procedure
Follow the steps below to assign a new, unique IP address and a unique device name to the
reader:
1.
Start SINEC PNI.
2.
In the "Settings" menu, select the "Network adapter" via which the reader is connected to
the PC.
3.
Make sure that the "Scan protocol > PROFINET devices" is selected.
Note: Note that the function "Fetch additional information" can take some time when the
network includes many devices.
4.
Click on the "Save" button.
5.
Switch to the "Device list" menu.
6.
Click on the "Start network scan" button on the toolbar.
Reaction: The network is scanned for connected devices and all recognized devices are
displayed in the device list.
7.
Select the desired reader in the device list.
8.
Click on the "Configure device" button on the toolbar.
Reaction: The "Device configuration" window opens.
9.
Enter a new, unique IP address for the reader in the "IP address" input box.
Note: You may have to disable the "DHCP" function beforehand.
10.Enter the subnet mask of your network in the "Subnet mask" input box.
11.Switch to the "PROFINET" tab.
12.Enter a device name in the "PROFINET device name" input box.
13.Click the "Load" icon to transfer the settings to the reader.
Result: The reader is assigned the new IP address, subnet mask and a new device name.
