View network diagnostics

View network diagnostics to determine:
  • If Ethernet links 1 and 2 are enabled and disconnected.
  • The speed and duplex option (Full or Half) for each Ethernet link.
  • If a duplicate IP address is detected.
  • If DLR topology is detected or broken. Device Level Ring topology provides fault-tolerant network design.
  • The MAC address. The Media Access Control address is the unique identifier assigned to the network for communication on the network.
  • The IP settings for the network, including IP address, Subnet mask, and default gateway, and primary, secondary, and tertiary DNS.
    TIP:
    Two Ethernet ports are available on
    PanelView
     5510 HMI devices only.
    PanelView
     5310 HMI devices only interact with
    Ethernet Link 1
    , and do not support DLR topology.
To view network diagnostics
  1. On the HMI device or in the
    System Banner
    , select
    Navigation
    Icon: NavigationMenuButton and then select
    Settings
    .
  2. Select
    Network
    . The
    Network
    popup opens.
  3. Select the
    Network Diagnostics
     tab ViewRTNetworkDiags to view the diagnostic information.
  4. Select
    Close
    Close button in Designer.
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