Configuring Hardware and Communication Connections STEP 7.pdf

11.6.10 Tips for Editing the Network Configuration
Displaying the Network Address Overview
Networking Stations
If you want to have an overview of all the assigned node addresses, then select a
subnet in the network view.
Depending on the subnet type selected, the lower section of the network view will
then show a tabular overview of the MPI, PROFINUS or Ethernet addresses. The
remaining columns show the name of the station, the interface and, if a
multiproject-oriented network view is open, the project name as well.
Special considerations:
• If an Ethernet subnet is selected, then, depending on the configuration, the IP
address, the MAC address or both are shown. If a PROFINET IO system is
configured, the device numbers of the nodes are also shown.
• If the multiproject-oriented network view is open and a merged subnet is
selected, then the lower section of the window will show all the node addresses
for the merged subnet.
• If doubled addresses were issued on the subnet, then they are indicated by an
asterisk (*).
• To open the properties sheet for an interface, double-click the corresponding
row in the address overview. You cannot change the network address here.
Configuring Connections
If you select a component in the network view that can be an end point of a
connection (for example, a CPU), the connection table in which you can configure
connections is displayed automatically.
Starting Global Data Configuration
1. In the network view, select an MPI subnet for which you want to configure
global data communication.
2. Select the Options > Define Global Data menu command.
Result: The GD table for the MPI subnet is opened.
Highlighting the Communication Partners of a Module
If you have already configured connections:
1. Select a programmable module (CPU, FM) in the network view.
2. Select the View > Highlight > Connections menu command.
Note: The communication partners of only one programmable module can be
highlighted at any one time.
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