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Prepare the CompactLogix 5370 L1 Controller Hardware Chapter 1
Install the EtherNet/IP Network
You are not required to install an EtherNet/IP network to complete the tasks that are described in this quick start. You can
complete the tasks via a USB connection to the CompactLogix 5370 L1 controller. However, we recommend that you
install an EtherNet/IP network.
You can complete some tasks that are described in the publications that are listed on page 11
. If you install an EtherNet/IP
network when using this quick start, you can complete the tasks that are described in the publications that are listed on
page 11
more easily.
For information on installing an EtherNet/IP network, see the publications that are listed in the following table.
The publications that are listed previously describe how to install the communication network and not how to connect
your controller to the network. Make Network Connections on page 26
describes how to connect your controller to the
network.
Network Publication Title Publication Number
EtherNet/IP EtherNet/IP Media Planning and Installation Manual Publication that is maintained and made available by
ODVA. Click here to access the publication.
Ethernet Design Considerations Reference Manual ENET-RM002
Stratix 6000 Ethernet Managed Switches Installation Instructions 1783-IN004
Stratix 6000 Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual 1783-UM001