8.2.5.3.1 Establishing connections to devices via router
Prerequisites
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T
he NAT table is configured in the router.
Approach
In a new project:
1. Activate the Connection via router active field.
2. Enter the router IP address.
3. In the table for the device, enter the TCP/IP configuration port on the router, the
IP address and the TCP/IP configuration port of the device. The information must
match the configured NAT table.
✓
The affected device is assigned to the router.
4. If necessary, add other devices with the Add line button.
✓
Another line is added to the table and can be filled with the respective values.
5. Select Connect.
In an existing project:
1. Activate the Connection via router active field.
2. Enter the router IP address.
3. Select Add device from project.
✓
A window with all available devices in the project opens.
4. Select the desired devices by activating the checkbox.
5. Select Add device(s).
✓
The desired devices are written in the table.
6. Select Connect.
Complementary information
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You can only assign devices to one router.
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You can find the TCP/IP configuration port of the device in the operating instruc‐
tions of the respective device.
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After connecting to the device, the device tile in the configuration receives a serial
number.
8.2.5.3.2 Searching for devices in a router
Prerequisites
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T
he NAT table is configured in the router.
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Connections to devices must be separated for assignment.
Approach
1. Activate the Connection via router active field.
2. Enter the router IP address.
3. Select Search for suitable devices via router.
✓
All available devices of the router are displayed.
4. Select the desired devices via Assign. If you would like to access all devices, select
Assign all.
✓
The devices can now be configured or diagnosed with the Safety Designer.
5. Select Connect.
Complementary information
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You can use the Identify button to identify devices in the application. The respective
device flashes for a certain amount of time after the button is pressed.
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