Operating instructions

Configuring the operating system
6.15 Configuring network operation
MP 377, MP 377 PRO (WinCC flexible)
142 Operating Instructions, 10/2008, 6AV6691-1DR01-0AB0
6.15 Configuring network operation
6.15.1 Overview of network operation
Introduction
You can connect the HMI device to a PROFINET network via the Ethernet port.
NOTICE
The HMI device only has client functionality in the PC network. This means that users can
access files of a node with TCP/IP server functionality from the HMI device via the network.
However, you cannot, for example, access files of the HMI device from a PC via
the network.
Note
Information on communication using SIMATIC S7 via PROFINET is provided in the
"WinCC flexible communication" user manual.
The connection to a network offers, for example, the following options:
● Printing via a network printer
● Saving, exporting and importing of recipe data records on or from a server
● Setting up of message and data archives
● Transferring a project
● Saving data
Addressing
Within a PROFINET network, computers are usually addressed using computer names.
These device names are translated from a DNS or WINS server to TCP/IP addresses.
This is why a DNS or WINS server is needed for addressing via computer names when
the HMI device is in a PROFINET network.
The corresponding servers are generally available in PROFINET networks.
Note
The use of TCP/IP addresses to address PCs is not supported by the operating system.
Consult your network administrator if you have questions in this regard.