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Chapter 3
Configure Controller Address
You can configure communication information for your application and
controller by using FactoryTalk® Linx software.
To edit the device address of the controller, follow these steps.
1. Press Terminal Settings, then choose Networks and
Communications>FactoryTalk Linx Communications.
2. Select the controller in the tree.
3. To view the device name and current address, press Edit Device.
4. To modify the address, press Device Address.
The input panel opens with the current address.
5. Enter the address in the input panel and press Enter.
6. Press OK.
Updates do not take effect until the terminal is restarted.
Configure Ethernet Settings
The terminal has a built-in Ethernet driver. You can modify the Ethernet
information for your device:
• IP address of terminal on network including link speed
• Device name that identifies terminal on network
• User name and password to access network resources
• Enable or disable either Ethernet port to configure for DLR, star, or
linear network topologies
TIP You can also configure communication information for your application and
controller by using FactoryTalk View Studio software.