Using BOOTP Lite to Assign Address Parameters

Overview

CAUTION

UNINTENTIONAL OPERATION

Ensure that the MAC address matches the intended IP address in your BOOTP server. If you do not enter the correct address pairs into the BOOTP server, you could communicate to the wrong device.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.

The following information describes how to use the BOOTP Lite utility software.

BOOTP Lite Utility

Instead of a BOOTP server, Schneider Electric’s BOOTP Lite Server Software utility can be used to provide the , , and to the NOE 771 xx module.

Refer to the BOOTP Lite Server Software user documentation for instructions.

NOTE: BOOTP Lite Server Software and user documentation are available for download at www.modicon.com.

subnet mask

A bit mask used to identify or determine which bits in an IP address correspond to the network address and which bits correspond to the subnet portions of the address. The subnet mask is the network address plus the bits reserved for identifying the subnetwork.

default gateway

The IP address of the network or host to which all packets addressed to an unknown network or host are sent. The default gateway is typically a router or other device.