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Fig. 12 Downloading the GSDML file from the FreeCon Active PROFINET-IRT Repeater
4.4 SNMP configuration
The FreeCon Active PROFINET-IRT Repeater supports the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) in
accordance with the PROFINET Standard and supports MIB-2. The Repeater can be configured, monitored
and administered remotely from a network management station. In order to access data from the device's
Management Information Base (MIB), a message-based communications schema is used.
4.5 Discovery and basic Configuration Protocol (DCP)
The Repeater offers full support for the PROFINET DCP protocol (a device detection and configuration
protocol). This allows an I/O controller or supervisor to detect the FreeCon Active PROFINET-IRT Repeater
and change the IP settings.
4.6 Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)
LLDP provides information on which "partners" are connected to which Ethernet port. This information is
saved in the LLDP MIB and can be read with SNMP.
4.7 Updating firmware
The Repeater firmware can be updated by uploading a new firmware file. Updated firmware files are made
available on the Weidmüller website.
The firmware file can be loaded onto the Repeater directly via the built-in FTP server.