Configure network settings

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You must have administrator privileges to configure network settings.
To configure network settings
  1. Click
    Advanced
    , and then click
    System Settings
    .
    The
    System Settings
     page appears.
  2. Review the following for additional information.
    Item
    Description
    Configuration
    Select Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) or Static IP. DHCP is selected by default.
    DHCP
    Leave this option selected to automate the network parameter assignment to network devices from one or more DHCP servers.
    A DHCP server is required to assign the module its initial IP address. Note that the Logix Designer DHCP Server tool can be used to set the IP address.
    Static IP Address
    Select this option to use the same IP address every time the module powers up.
    If you type an IP address that is already in use and then reboot the module, you will not be able to access the module through the web interface. To repair this, access the module through FactoryTalk Historian ME Logix Designer Module Profile and reset the network configuration. For details, see Use Studio 5000 Logix Designer Module Profile.
    IP Address
    The module's IP address.
    Make sure that the IP address you use is not assigned to another device in your network.
    This field is enabled when you select
    Static IP Address
    .
    MAC Address
    The module's Media Access Control (MAC) address.
    The address comes from the module and cannot be changed.
    Subnet Mask
    The module's subnet mask.
    The value is unique to your location. To get the correct value, consult your IT department.
    This field is enabled when you select
    Static IP Address
    .
    Default Gateway
    The network default gateway.
    This allows data to be passed from one subnet to another in a network.
    This field is enabled when you select
    Static IP Address
    .
    Search Domain
    The DNS search domain.
    This field is enabled when you select
    Static IP Address
    .
    Primary DNS Server
    The first Domain Name System (DNS) server.
    This field is enabled when you select
    Static IP Address
    .
    Secondary DNS Server
    (optional) The secondary DNS server.
    This field is enabled when you select
    Static IP Address
    .
    Auto-Negotiate
    Select this check box if you want the Autonegotiation to determine the speed and duplex parameters. The speed and duplex parameters must match the parameters on the router switch.
    Speed
    The network speed. Ensure that this setting matches the speed set on the switch port that your module is connected to.
    This field is enabled when the
    Auto-Negotiate
     checkbox is not selected.
    Duplex
    The duplex parameter determines how communication is sent and received.
    • In the list, select
      Full
      if you want both communications ends to be able to send and receive signals at the same time.
    • In the list, select
      Half
      if you want the communication to be bidirectional. However, note that the signals can only flow in one direction at a time.
    Ensure that this setting matches the speed set on the switch port that your module is connected to.
    This field is enabled when the
    Auto-Negotiate
     checkbox is not selected.
  3. Click
    Save
    .
    A message appears asking you to confirm that you want to change the settings.
  4. Click
    OK
    .
    TIP:
    If you change the default IP address configuration from DHCP to Static IP Address, or if you use BootP through Logix Designer and a BOOTP/DHCP server, you cannot access the module using its host name. The new IP address is not associated with the module hostname on the DNS server, and the hostname does not resolve. To avoid this issue, consult your local IT department to register the new IP address with the DNS server.
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