Settings

Use the
Settings
 tab to configure the
EtherNet/IP Address Commissioning Tool
 server network settings.
Field
Description
Local server IP
The BOOTP/DHCP server workstation's IP address.
Subnet mask
Used to define the range of IP addresses that can be used in the current network.
Tip
: The subnet mask must match the workstations subnet mask and the devices to be configured must also be on the same subnet.
Gateway
The gateway address is a router interface connected to the local network that sends packets out of the local network.
Tip
: Some devices will verify the gateway address is reachable. This setting should be verified to ensure it is either null (e.g. 0.0.0.0) or contains a valid IP address.
Primary DNS server
The server that is used to translate the domain names to IP addresses.
Secondary DNS server
The backup server that is used to translate the domain names to IP addresses.
Tip
: Some devices will verify the DNS address is reachable. This setting should be verified to ensure it is either null (e.g. 0.0.0.0) or contains a valid IP address.
Network Interface Card
Displays or selects the network interface card (NIC) name and IP address.
Auto-start application
Run the EtherNet/IP Address Commissioning Tool as Administrator to enable or disable the auto-start application function.
Validate IP before assignment
When this option is enabled, it will check if the IP addresses that are used by other devices before assignment.
Note
:
  • When assigning IP address with
    Configuration or Commission from list
    , if the IP address to be assigned is already used, the assignment result will show as failed on the
    Unassigned
     page.
  • When assigning IP address with
    Commission from range
     mode, the IP addresses that are already being used will be skipped.
  • The tool will become slower when this function is enabled.
Don't show network interface card selection on start up
Used to prevent the Network Interface Card selection dialog box from showing up every time the tool starts.
Enable MAC address blocking
Used to enable or disable the MAC address blocking function in the
Blocked MAC
 list.
Any of the actions below could update the Network Information
  • Restart the tool.
  • Change a
    Network Interface Card
    .
  • Restart the
    EIP Commission Tool Windows Service
    .
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