Configuration
4.3 Address and authentication data
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Operating Instructions, 12/2016, C79000-G8976-C365-02
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You will find more detailed information on configuring the CP in the Information system of
STEP 7 and in the following sections.
Loading and storing the configuration data
When you load the station, the project data of the station including the configuration data of
the CP is stored on the CPU.
You will find information on loading the station in the STEP 7 information system.
Address and authentication data
IP address of the CP
Since the CP always establishes the connection with TCSB, a dynamic IP address can be
assigned to the CP by the Internet service provider.
Address and authentication data for communication with TCSB
The following information is required for the STEP 7 configuration of the CP for
communication with TCSB:
● Parameters in the "Partner stations" parameter group
– Partner IP address
Fixed IP address of the DSL router via which the telecontrol server is connected to the
Internet.
– Partner port (port number of the listener port of TCSB)
● Parameters in the "Security > CP identification" parameter group
– Project number
– Station number
– Password (for authentication)
Changing the IP address during runtime
You can change the following address parameters of the CP at runtime controlled by the
program:
● IP address
● Subnet mask
● Router address