Siemens SIMATIC NET SCALANCE W774-1 - 6 Upkeep and Maintenance; Device Configuration with PRESET-PLUG

SCALANCE W774-1 /W734-1
Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C325-14
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Upkeep and maintenance
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6.1 Device configuration with PRESET-PLUG
Please not the additional information and security notes in the operating instructions of
your device.
NOTICE
Do not remove or insert a PLUG during operation
A PLUG may only be removed or inserted when the device is turned off.
Note
Support as of V6.0
T
he PRESET-PLUG functionality is supported as of firmware version V6.0.
With the PRESET-PLUG, you can install the same device configuration (start
configuration, user accounts, certificates) including the corresponding firmware on
multiple devices.
The PRESET PLUG is write-protected.
You configure the PRESET PLUG using the Command Line Interface (CLI).
Creating a PRESET-PLUG
You create the PRESET PLUG using the Command Line Interface (CLI). You can create a
PRESET-PLUG from any PLUG. To do this, follow the steps outlined below:
Note
Using configurations with DHCP
Create a PR
ESET-PLUG only from device configurations that use DHCP. Otherwise
disruptions will occur in network operation due to multiple identical IP addresses.
You assign fixed IP addresses e
xtra following the basic installation.
Requirement
• A PLUG is inserted in the device on which you want to configure the PRESET-PLUG
functionality.