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Chapter
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Prepare the Computer, Network, and Controller
In this chapter, you configure network communication on your computer and install the
necessary programming and configuration software.
In this chapter, you also assign IP addresses to devices on an EtherNet/IP network. For more
information about using the packaged controllers on an EtherNet/IP network, see
of the user manual, titled
).
Before You Begin
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Verify that your computer meets the software’s system requirements for your edition of
RSLogix 5000 software.
What You Need
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RSLogix 5000 software (see the
for version and edition information).
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ControlFlash software (packaged with RSLogix 5000 software).
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RLinx Classic software, version 2.54 or later (packaged with RSLogix 5000 software).
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BOOTP/DHCP server utility
(packaged with RSLogix 5000 software).
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The computer needs a Network Interface Card (NIC) and its associated Windows driver
installed (the NIC and driver are standard on most computers).
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An Ethernet Address (MAC) for each device. You recorded these addresses in the
on the back cover.
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A planned IP Address for each device. If you are using an isolated network, determine a
numbering convention for your IP addresses. Record these addresses on the
inside the back cover.