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MVI56-GEC ♦ ControlLogix Platform

Configuring the MVI56-GEC Module

Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module

User Manual

ProSoft Technology, Inc.

Page 33 of 108

October 8, 2010

2.4

Ethernet Configuration

Use this procedure to configure the Ethernet settings for your module. You must

assign an IP address, subnet mask and gateway address. After you complete

this step, you can connect to the module with an Ethernet cable.
1 Determine the network settings for your module, with the help of your network

administrator if necessary. You will need the following information:

o

IP address (fixed IP required) _____ . _____ . _____ . _____

o

Subnet mask

_____ . _____ . _____ . _____

o

Gateway address

_____ . _____ . _____ . _____

Note: The gateway address is optional, and is not required for networks that do not use a default
gateway.

2 Double-click the E

THERNET

C

ONFIGURATION

icon. This action opens the Edit

dialog box.

3 Edit the values for my_ip, netmask (subnet mask) and gateway (default

gateway).

4 When you are finished editing, click OK

to save your changes and return to

the ProSoft Configuration Builder window.