94 Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-UM001M-EN-P - February 2012
Chapter 5 Communication Networks
Software for EtherNet/IP Networks
This table lists software that is used with the EtherNet/IP networks and modules.
Connections Over an EtherNet/IP Network
You indirectly determine the number of connections the controller uses by
configuring the controller to communicate with other devices in the system.
Connections are allocations of resources that provide more reliable
communication between devices compared to unconnected messages.
All EtherNet/IP connections are unscheduled. An unscheduled connection is
triggered by the requested packet interval (RPI) for I/O control or the program,
such as a MSG instruction. Unscheduled messaging lets you send and receive data
when needed.
Table 20 - Software for Use with EtherNet/IP Networks
Software Is used to Required/Optional
RSLogix 5000 • Configure ControlLogix projects.
• Define EtherNet/IP communication.
Required
RSLinx Classic or RSLinx®
Enterprise
• Configure communication devices.
• Provide diagnostics.
• Establish communication between devices.
Required
RSLogix 5000 BOOTP/DHCP
Utility
Assign IP addresses to devices on an EtherNet/IP network. Optional
RSNetWorx™ for EtherNet/IP • Configure EtherNet/IP devices by IP addresses and/or
host names.
• Provide bandwidth status.
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