You can adapt some parameter settings relating to the network protocol directly in the software.
Requirement
You must have adequate user rights.
See also: Influence of user rights.
Procedure
To change parameter settings relating to the network protocol, follow these steps:
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Select the Ethernet interface in the project tree in "Online access".
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Select the "Properties" command in the shortcut menu of the interface.
The dialog for configuring the interface opens.
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Select "Configurations > IE-PG access" to adapt the protocol settings relevant for network management.
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Select the "Fast acknowledge" check box to achieve faster reaction times with smaller network packets.
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From the "Timeout" drop-down list, select the maximum time that can elapse before a network node is detected.
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To activate the LLDP protocol and discover the network topology more accurately, set the "LLDP active" check box in "Configurations > LLDP".
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Select "Configurations > TCP/IP" to adapt the TCP/IP protocol for network traffic during runtime.
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Select the "Fast acknowledge" check box to achieve faster reaction times with smaller network packets.
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From the "Timeout" drop-down list, select the maximum time that can elapse before there is a timeout during communication with a network node.
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