User manual

Publication DNET-UM004A-EN-P - March 2004
Connect a Computer to the System 3-3
Once you choose a network to which to connect:
• Install the communication card, if required.
• Determine any network parameters for the computer, such as a
network address.
• Connect the computer to the network with the correct cable.
Configure a Driver for a
Network
To communicate over a specific network, configure a driver for the
network.
Add the Driver
3. Add the driver:
For this network: Select this driver:
RS-232 RS-232 DF1 Devices
ControlNet™ driver that matches your card.
EtherNet/IP Ethernet devices
DeviceNet™ DeviceNet Drivers…
2. Click the Configure Driver button.
1. Start RSLinx software.
4. Configure the driver.
descriptive name for the network (driver)
configuration (see pages 3-4 to 3-5 for help with specific drivers)