reconfirguring Ethernet module

arakhith_behera · Jun 28, 2013

I have a already confirgured ethernt module ( 1756 entb module) with its bootp disabled. I want to change the ip address & also its mask. I have only ethernet module as communication module. As the module is bootP diasbled it does not show up it DHCP confirgation tool. Can anyone help me to solve this problem

daba · Jun 28, 2013

Browse to the module with RSLinx, right-click it and choose "Module Configuration"

Then on the new dialog which opens, go to the "Port Configuration" tab.... all will be obvious from herein.

When you apply the new configuration, obviously RSLinx will lose comms to it.

dmroeder · Jun 28, 2013

You can change it from RSLinx by right clicking on the module and selecting Module Configuration, then switch to the Port Configuration tab. When you click OK, it's properties will be changed.

edit: I was slow

daba · Jun 28, 2013

Of course if you haven't got Ethernet connectivity, (e.g. if the IP and SubNet Mask are wrong), you can also do this by going to the module across the backplane, using the processor Serial port (up to L6x series), or the USB port (L7x series).

Just browse to it anyway you can with RSLinx.

cwal61 · Jun 28, 2013

remove enet card get mac address and type in enet address and mac address in DHCP config tool and Buttons will reactivate.

Another Thing is Ping ENBT module from command prompt. After sucessfull ping then type in arp -a (use a space after arp command) Then hit enter. This will show mac address for each enet address used with ping. This will save you from removing the card and trying read the mac address label.

Or When you close DHCP Config tool and it ask you to save file you can do that and always go back and reuse that file with that card to make changes.

Also the Mac Address is shown across the face of the card at power up so you can get Mac address there.

Any way you choose if you know the Mac Address and the ENET Address you can reactivate the Buttons in DHCP config tool.

dcooper33 · Jun 28, 2013

cwal61 said:
remove enet card get mac address and type in enet address and mac address in DHCP config tool and Buttons will reactivate.

Another Thing is Ping ENBT module from command prompt. After sucessfull ping then type in arp -a (use a space after arp command) Then hit enter. This will show mac address for each enet address used with ping. This will save you from removing the card and trying read the mac address label.

Or When you close DHCP Config tool and it ask you to save file you can do that and always go back and reuse that file with that card to make changes.

Also the Mac Address is shown across the face of the card at power up so you can get Mac address there.

Any way you choose if you know the Mac Address and the ENET Address you can reactivate the Buttons in DHCP config tool.

This is good info to have, but I don't see why you would bother with the bootp/DHCP tool once you can see the module in RSLinx. So much simpler, IMO

geniusintraining · Jun 28, 2013

This is how I do it.. http://youtu.be/Ybvqyx6U6AU

If you have a CPU installed in the rack

Temper · Jun 29, 2013

Hmm, I just tried that on our test bench plc and I got an error saying: Unable to communicate with the selected module.

It is a 1756-enet/b and it is working and connected.

Would that be a version issue or that it's RSLinx Classic Lite?

geniusintraining · Jun 30, 2013

Do you have a screen shot of the error, at what point did you get the error?

I have not worked on a enet in a few years, I don't think RSLinx would be a issue but more the age of the ENET, the ENBT's are more user friendly

arakhith_behera · Jul 30, 2013

Thanks for the coments

reconfirguring Ethernet module

arakhith_behera

Member

daba

Lifetime Supporting Member

dmroeder

Lifetime Supporting Member

daba

Lifetime Supporting Member

cwal61

Member

dcooper33

Lifetime Supporting Member + Moderator

geniusintraining

Lifetime Supporting Member + Moderator

Temper

Member

geniusintraining

Lifetime Supporting Member + Moderator

arakhith_behera

Member

Similar Topics