ABB Ability 800xA Series - Setting up an IP Connection between PC and Linking Device

Table 3.2 shows the possible configuration functions depending on the interface that is
used. Those functions available via web browser (HTTPS protocol, recommended) is
explained in detail in the following subsections.
Table 3.2: Configuration Functions and Interfaces
HTTPSType of connection protocol
EthernetPort of Linking Device to be used
Web browserClient application on PC
Valid IP conf.Precondition
yesLogin required
yesSupported functions
• modification of IP configuration
• firmware download from a PC
• start of firmware download from a TFTP server via Ethernet
• modification of password
yes
no
yes
3.1.1 Setting Up an IP Connection Between PC and Linking Device
The Linking Device is delivered with the pre-configured IP address 192.168.0.10.
Connect the Linking Device to your PC. For a direct connection, a cross-linking cable
must be used. This is not necessary if a hub is interconnected.
Before connecting the Linking Device to your LAN network, make sure that its IP
address is not yet used by another network station.
When establishing a connection to a Linking Device by TCP/IP, no auxiliaries such as
serial cables are required to change the pre-configured IP address of the Linking Device.
Step1: You need the following information that can be obtained from your network
administrator:
• IP address for the Linking Device
• Subnet mask
• IP address of the default gateway
It is not necessary to configure a default gateway if the PC and the Linking Device
share the same network.
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3 Configuration
3.1 Communication Settings