Ethernet Interface; Wan Settings - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions Manual

Configuration

4.8 Ethernet interface

4.8 Ethernet interface
4.8.1

WAN settings

WAN parameters
The parameter group is available only when ST7 communication is enabled.
In this parameter group of the interfaces you will find parameters that decide the properties
of the connected WAN network:
You will also find the parameter group with the serial interface, see section Serial interface
(Page 79).
● WAN type
Selection of the WAN type of the interface:
– IP-based
– Classic WAN
● Network type
For classic WAN:
– Dedicated line
– Dialup network
For IP-based WAN:
– Neutral
– Mobile wireless with VPN
– MSC
● Network node type
Network node type of the interface:
– Master station
– Node station
– Station
70
Default setting of the Ethernet interface
Default setting of the serial interface
To use MSC via GPRS, the serial interface can be changed to "IP-based".
Not relevant for the CP
Note on modules whose interfaces function as a node station: Both interfaces - in the
direction of the master station and in the direction of the underlying subnet - must be
configured as "Node station".
Operating Instructions, 02/2018, C79000-G8976-C385-03
CP 1243-8 IRC