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Publication ENET-UM001I-EN-P - January 2010 45
Configure an EtherNet/IP Module to Operate on the Network Chapter 4
Assign Network
Parameters via the
BOOTP/DHCP Utility
By default, the EtherNet/IP module is BOOTP enabled. The
BOOTP/DHCP utility is a standalone program that is located in the:
• BOOTP-DHCP Server folder accessed from the Start menu.
• Tools directory on the RSLogix 5000 installation CD.
This utility recognizes BOOTP-enabled devices and pro
v
ides an interface to
configure a static IP address for each device.
To assign network parameters via the BOOTP/
DHCP utility, perform this
procedure.
1. St
art the BOOTP/DHCP software.
2. Select Tool → Netw
ork Settings.
3. If appropriate for the network, enter the subnet mask,
gateway address,
primary/secondary server addresses, and domain name.
4. Cli
ck OK.
T
he Request History panel displays the hardwa
re addresses of modules
issuing BOOTP requests.
5. Double-click the hardw
are (MAC) address of the module to be
configured.
IMPORTANT
Before you start the BOOTP/DHCP utility, make sure you have
the hardware (MAC) address of the module. The hardware
address is on a sticker on the side of the EtherNet/IP module.
The hardware address in a format similar to:
00-0b-db-14-55-35.