Configuring the HMI device 
  5.2 Configuring KP300 Basic 
Basic Panels 
Operating Instructions, 04/2012, A5E02421799-03 
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5.2.6  Changing the network configuration 
 
NOTICE 
 
Communication errors caused by IP address conflicts 
Communication errors can occur if several devices in a network share the same IP 
address. 
Assign each HMI device an IP address that is unique within the network. 
 
Procedure 
Proceed as follows: 
1.  Switch to "Info/Settings > Logon/Settings > Transfer/Network > IP Address/Station Name" 
menu on the HMI device. 
2.  To enter a name for the HMI device, enter a name under "Station Name". 
Rules for names: 
–  Not more than 240 characters 
–  Characters "a" to "z", numbers "0" to "9"; allow special characters: "-" and "." 
–  Invalid syntax: "n.n.n.n" (n=0 to 999) and "port-yxz" (x, y, z =0 to 9) 
3.  Select either automatic address assignment via DHCP or manual address assignment: 
–  To acquired the IP address from a DHCP server, set the value under "IP address 
static or via DHCP" to "IP via DHCP" 
–  To set a fixed IP address, set the value under "IP address static or via DHCP" to 
"static IP". 
The entries "IP Address", "Subnet Mask" and "Def. Gateway are also displayed in the 
"IP Address/Station Name" menu.  
4.  If you have assigned a static IP address, enter valid values under "IP Address", "Subnet 
Mask" and, if required, under "Def. Gateway". 
5.  Switch to "Info/Settings > Logon/Settings > Transfer/Network > Network Mode" menu on 
the HMI device. 
6.  If necessary, set the value under "LLDP Protocol" to "Enable". 
7.  Configure the settings for connection type and transmission rate: 
–  To assign the connection type and transmission rate automatically, set the value 
under "Auto Negotiation" to "Enable"". 
–  To assign the connection type and transmission rate manually, set the value under 
"Auto Negotiation" to "Disable"". 
The entries "Speed" and "Communication Link" are also displayed in the "Network 
Mode" menu.