Nexto XF #69 – Changing the XF IP Address via WebPage

This tutorial will show how to change the controller's IP address directly through the web page, without the need to use MasterTool IEC XE.

Components

Equipment: 1 computer/laptop.

                            1 XF300/315/325/325-W

Software:  MasterTool X

Tutorial Sections

1. ARCHITECTURE
2. DEVELOPMENT

1 ARCHITECTURE

A computer/laptop will be required to use MasterTool X.

Figure 1. Computer running MasterTool X

2 DEVELOPMENT

Before proceeding with this procedure, it is recommended that the user consult Tutorial 68, which presents a step-by-step guide on how to access the controller's web page. After reviewing Tutorial 68 and successfully accessing it, the user can return to this tutorial to continue with the network parameter changes.

Configuration mode definition

The controller can operate in two ways:

• Via application (software / MasterTool)
• Via web page

For this procedure:

1. Access the Network tab
2. Select the option defined by the web page
3. Select the desired port:
   • NET1 or NET2

Figure 2. Network settings via the XF WebPage

Parameter changes

Now the user can configure:

• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Gateway

Fill in the fields according to the desired network.

Applying the settings

After configuring:

1. Click Apply

The system will:

• Automatically restart the controller
• Apply the new network settings

Figure 3. Applying network settings via the XF WebPage

After the change

• The PLC will respond at the new IP address
• It may be necessary to adjust the computer's IP to the new network

• To access the web page again, use the newly configured IP

   

Practical applications

This procedure is used in:

• Initial PLC configuration
• Field network changes
• Addressing standardization
• Maintenance and diagnostics
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Figure 4. Confirmation of network settings via the XF WebPage