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Chapter 3 Configuring the Drive in a Logix System
Establish Communication
RSLinx® Classic software, in all its variations (Lite, Gateway, OEM, and so
forth), is used to provide a communication link between the computer,
network, and controller. RSLinx Classic software requires its network-specific
driver to be configured before communication is established with network
devices. To configure the RSLinx® Classic Driver, follow this procedure.
1. Start RSLinx Classic software.
2. From the communication menu, choose Configure Drivers to display
the Configure Drivers dialog box.
3. From the Available Driver Types pull-down menu, choose EtherNet/IP
Driver.
4. Click Add New to display the Add New RSLinx Classic Driver dialog
box.
5. Use the default name or type a name.