Change the default communications protocol

To change the default communications protocol for a distributed
FactoryTalk
 system, use
Live Data Policy Properties
.
Change this setting only if necessary. For example, if the system experiences communications problems and troubleshooting require switching to DCOM. Thoroughly test communications before deploying this change to a running production system. Keep in mind that many factors affect communications, including firewalls, closed ports, and differences in network architectures and configurations.
To change the default communications protocol
  1. In
    FactoryTalk Administration Console
    Explorer
    , expand
    System > Policies > System Policies
    .
  2. Right-click
    Live Data Policy
     and select
    Properties
    .
  3. From the list to the right of
    Default Protocol Setting,
     switch the default communications protocol from
    TCP/IP
     to
    DCOM
    , or from
    DCOM
     to
    TCP/IP
    .
  4. Select
    OK
    .
  5. Shut down and restart all computers on the network.
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