62 Computer Interfacing
5.6.3 Embedded Dynamic HTTP Server
It is also possible to communicate to the controller via its Ethernet interface through
a computer’s web browser (e.g., Safari, Chrome, Internet Explorer). Once you know
the controller’s IP address, which can be gotten from the Ethernet Properties view in
the Windows Application (see previous page). Enter the IP address in the browser’s
address bar and this will take you to the controller’s HTTP server page.
This advanced controller has an embedded HTTP server which generates a dynamic
Web page to accept command line input and show immediate response.
Internet Browser View
Chrome Browser (v22) running on Windows 7
Embedded Dynamic HTTP Server
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