Chapter 7 - Configuring the device in the netw ork
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TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual
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Configuring the device in the network
Depending on your network you have two connection options for
each Ethernet interface:
Connection in a network with a DHCP server (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol):
automatic and dynamic allocation of IP addresses (connection
with patch cable via hub or switch)
Connection in a network with manual IP assignment (peer-to-
peer):
manual allocation of IP addresses (connection with crossover
cable)
7.1
Connection in a network with DHCP server (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol)
The device is preset to network operation with a DHCP server and
in this case it is automatically assigned an IP address. No network
configuration settings are required in this operating mode.
Note
If you connect the network whilst the boot procedure is
running or completed, the DHCP may fail to be identified.
The routine for the DHCP identification only runs during
device start-up. Briefly switch off the power supply for a
new DHCP identification.
7.2
Connection in a network with manual IP address
assignment
If you use the device in an Ethernet network without DHCP server,
you need the following for configuration information:
TCP/IP settings for this network,
a PC/notebook with a web browser
a crossover cable between PC/notebook and TH LINK (peer-to-
peer connection).
