Siemens SIMATIC HMI KP400 Comfort Operating Instructions Manual page 119

Addressing
Within a PROFINET network, computers are usually addressed using computer names.
These device names are translated from a DNS or WINS server to TCP/IP addresses. This
is why you need a DNS or WINS server for addressing by means of computer names when
the HMI device is in a PROFINET network.
The corresponding servers are generally available in PROFINET networks.
Note
The use of TCP/IP addresses to address PCs is not supported by the operating system.
Contact your network administrator if you have questions in this regard.
Printing on a network printer
The operating system of the HMI device does not support line by line alarm logging on a
network printer. All other printing functions, for example, hard copy or logs, are available
without restriction by means of the network.
Preparation
Before you start with the configuration, request the following network parameters from your
network administrator:
● Does the network use DHCP for dynamic assignment of network addresses?
If not, get a new TCP/IP network address for the HMI device.
● Which TCP/IP address does the default gateway have?
● If a DNS network is used, what are the addresses of the name server?
● If a WINS network is used, what are the addresses of the name server?
General procedure for configuring the network
The HMI device must be configured prior to network operation. The configuration is basically
divided into the following steps:
Proceed as follows:
1. Enter the device name of the HMI device.
2. Configure the network address.
3. Set the logon information.
4. Save the settings.
You can also configure the network address in the "Devices & Networks" editor in WinCC.
You can find more information on this topic in the WinCC online help.
Comfort Panels
Operating Instructions, 07/2017, A5E36770603-AB
Commissioning the device
4.3 Parameter assignment for Comfort Panel
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