Automatically Detect and Add the STB NIC 2212

Overview

Use the Control Expert EtherNet/IP configuration tool to automatically detect the STB NIC 2212 module, then add it to your project.

NOTE: The STB NIC 2212 module must be active online with a valid IP address before you can detect it then add it to your project. You can assign an IP address using a DHCP or BOOTP server, or use the MAC-generated (default) IP address.

Detecting and Adding Network Devices

To automatically detect the STB NIC 2212, then add it to your project, follow these steps:

Step	Action
1	Launch the configuration tool from the Configuration page of the EtherNet/IP communication module’s Properties window.
2	In the configuration tool, begin on-line operations by clicking the Go Online button .
3	Click on the Network Detection tab to enable automatic network detection:
4	Click the Read Network Configuration toolbar button . The configuration tool searches the network for EtherNet/IP devices, classifies them using the device EDS file, then lists the EtherNet/IP devices it detects.
5	Select the STB NIC 2212 in Network Detection window.
6	Click the Insert in Configuration button . The properties window opens, where you can configure the STB NIC 2212.