Siemens Networking Question

[Pete.S.]

You actually don't need a Siemens switch at all, and not a managed one either. You know that right?
You could use anything.

Good to know at least when you're testing things.

 

[Grzegorz Osipiak]

It should definitely be visible. I tested it, just in case.
Device discovery works if the devices and PG are on the same L2 network segment. This function uses broadcast messages. Hence the direct connection is recommended.
Are you using a VM? if yes, make sure that virtual Ethernet adapter is bridged to the physical Ethernet adapter you are using to connect to switch (no NAT, no host network, etc.).
As long as correct interface is selected in SetPG/PC, discovery should work fine. I keep this setting at <IFNAME>.TCPIP.1
And you don't have to open any project for the discovery to work.

 

[NElec16]

Are you using a VM? if yes, make sure that virtual Ethernet adapter is bridged to the physical Ethernet adapter you are using to connect to switch (no NAT, no host network, etc.).
As long as correct interface is selected in SetPG/PC, discovery should work fine. I keep this setting at <IFNAME>.TCPIP.1

This was where I was going wrong. The system I inherited has 3 network adapters (scared to delete any incase). I was changing one of the adapter settings to suit, however the connected adapter for the session was different. Changed that to bridged and the switch is listed. I am able to also open the Web Browser as well.
Thank you this was really helpful.

And you don't have to open any project for the discovery to work.

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Better to ask just incase something is“enabled” only when working in a project file. I’ll be able to progress with the project now.

 

[NElec16]

You actually don't need a Siemens switch at all, and not a managed one either. You know that right?
You could use anything.

Good to know at least when you're testing things.

Someone mentioned it previously in the thread. The only reason I am using it is because we have spares around that are not needed. To try and keep the costs down I am re-using them. Also Ince I started researching them, I wanted to know how they work and how to configure it, rather than walking away.

If I was doing the project at cost, I would have purchased a normal unmanaged switch.