Siemens S7-1200 - Assigning an IP Address to a CPU Online

Device configuration
5.7 Configuring the CPU for communication
S7-1200 Programmable controller
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5.7.4.3
Assigning an IP address to a CPU online
You can assign an IP address to a network device online. This is particularly useful in an
initial device configuration.
1. In the "Project tree," verify that
n
o IP address is assigned to the
CPU, with the following menu
selections:
•
"Online access"
•
<Adapter card for the network
in which the device is located>
•
"Update accessible devices"
NOTE: If STEP
7 displays a MAC
address instead of an IP address,
then no IP a
ddress has been
assigned.
2. Under the required accessible
device, double
-click "Online &
diagnostics".
3. In the "Online & diagnostics"
dialog, make the following menu
selections:
•
"Functions"
•
"Assign IP address"