Setting Up the RMC Ethernet

Setting up the Ethernet communications for the RMC75E, RMC150E, or RMC200 requires entering only a few IP parameters.

Tip: The RMC200 Ethernet address can also be set up from the Display Screen.

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In the Project Pane, expand the Modules folder, double-click the CPU module and click Ethernet.
In the IP Settings section, click Use the following IP address.
Enter an IP address and subnet mask in dotted decimal notation (e.g. 192.168.0.5 and 255.255.255.0). To learn about IP addressing or setting up a stand-alone network, refer to Understanding IP Addressing and Setting Up a Standalone TCP/IP Network.
The Default Gateway is optional. If you choose not to use it, leave it blank, and the RMC will not be able to communicate with devices on networks other than its own. Otherwise, enter a value in dotted decimal notation (e.g. 192.168.0.1).

In the Additional Options section, checking the Lock IP settings box will not allow the IP settings to be changed through an Ethernet connection. Changing the IP settings will only be allowed when RMCTools is connected to the RMC via USB. Locking the IP settings prevents accidentally changing the IP settings from RMCTools when connected over Ethernet. If they are accidentally changed, then the connection will be broken, which can be very frustrating if programming the RMC remotely.