Schneider Electric Processor Adapter manual Assigning Ethernet Address Parameters

Using the Ethernet Port

Assigning Ethernet Address Parameters

Overview	As shipped from the factory, the M1 Ethernet Processor does not contain an IP
	address. This is also true if you have not programmed the unit with an Ethernet
	configuration extension. In this condition, when the module starts up, it will attempt
	to obtain an IP address from the network’s BOOTP server.
	You can use Concept to assign an IP address, default gateway and sub network
	mask. See Setting Ethernet Address Parameters on page 348.
	You can also assign IP address parameters using the BOOTP Lite software utility.
	See Using BOOTP Lite to Assign Address Parameters on page 152.
	CAUTION
	DUPLICATE ADDRESS HAZARD
	Be sure that your Processor Adapter will receive a unique IP address. Having two or more
	devices with the same IP address can cause unpredictable operation of your network.
	Failure to observe this precaution can result in injury or equipment damage.
Using a BOOTP
	A BOOTP server is a program that manages the IP addresses assigned to devices
Server	on the network. Your system administrator can confirm whether a BOOTP server
	exists on your network and can help you use the server to maintain the adapter’s IP
	address.
How an
	On startup, an unconfigured processor will attempt to obtain an IP address by
unconfigured	issuing BOOTP requests. When a response from a BOOTP server is obtained, that
(“as shipped”)	IP address will be used. If a response is not heard, then the Bootp requests will
module obtains	continue for as long as the unit remains powered or until a response is heard.
an IP address
Specifying
	Consult your system administrator to obtain a valid IP address and appropriate
Address	gateway and subnet mask, if required. Then follow the instructions in Setting
Parameters	Ethernet Address Parameters on page 348.
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