User's Manual

Configuration with the Primary Setup Tool
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4.1 Introduction
Initial Assignment of an IP Address
An initial IP address for the SCALANCE W 788 cannot be assigned using Web
Based Management or the Command Line Interface because these configuration
tools require that an IP address already exists.
The initial IP address can be obtained over DHCP or assigned using the Primary
Setup Tool. The Primary Setup Tool is capable of assigning such an address to
unconfigured devices without an IP address. The only condition is that the devices
can be reached over Ethernet.
Operating Systems Supported
The Primary Setup Tool can be installed and used with the following operating sys-
tems:
● Windows XP Professional
● Windows 2000 Professional SP2
DLC Protocol
The Primary Setup Tool uses the DLC protocol for communication with the mod-
ules. This protocol is not supplied with Windows XP and must be installed extra for
this operating system.
Follow the steps below to check whether or not the DLC protocol exists on your
computer:
1. Select the menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel >Network and
Dial-Up Connections.
2. Select the connection to your Ethernet communication module.
Operating Instructions SCALANCE W 788-1pro / SCALANCE W 788-2pro
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