BECKHOFF CU8890-0000 - Manual (Page 34)

Software installation
General Installation Instructions
TwinCAT Real-Time-System
TwinCAT With the CU8890, TwinCAT network variable swapping is possible on base
of UDP/IP (Publisher/ Subscriber Variables).
For installation the CU8890 ethernet adapter for TwinCAT, run the manual
installation via the windows network settings, do not use the system
manager.
Proceed as follows:
1. Select Windows Network Settings
2. Select Wireless LAN
3. Right mouse click for Properties
4. Click Install
5. Add Service
6. Select the manufacturer: Beckhoff
7. Network protocol TwinCAT RT-Ethernet Intermediate Driver
8. Click OK to finish.
In the TwinCAT system manager the wireless network interface is listed
under the category installed devices (system manager -> options -> list
real-time ethernet compatible devices).
Then TwinCAT network variable swapping is possible on base of UDP/IP.
It is not possible to run RT-Ethernet protocol or EtherCAT!
Operation with Windows Firewall
Windows Firewall When operating the wireless network while Windows firewall is activated
the access point mode can be blocked. In that case deactivate the firewall.
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