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Configuration / diagnostics using remote mechanisms

6.1 Assignment of an IP address

SCALANCE X-200
Operating Instructions, 12/2011, A5E00349864-19

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6.1.2.3

The DLC protocol

Checking

The Primary Setup Tool uses the DLC protocol for communication with the modules. This

protocol is not supplied with Windows XP and is not installed automatically by the installation

program of the Primary Setup Tool. This means that it must be installed separately with this

operating system.

Procedure

Follow the steps below to check whether or not the DLC protocol is installed on a computer:
1. Select the menu Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connections.
2. Select the connection to your Ethernet communications module.
3. Open the Properties dialog using the context-sensitive menu (right mouse button). The

General tab lists all the protocols and services. The DLC protocol should be listed and

selected:

Figure 6-1

Properties of local area connection