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As of SystemFW 3.1.0 the Ethernet interfaces ETH1/ETH2 can be configured as an Ethernet switch.

The default setting is “Two separate interfaces”.

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The change of the PLC Boot parameter ETH1 / ETH2 mode will become active after a PLC reboot.

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Parameter

Value

Description

ETH1 / ETH2 mode

Two separate interfaces

Two separate Ethernet interfaces ETH1 and ETH2

Switch functionality ETH1-ETH2

Switch between ETH1 and ETH2

If the Switch functionality ETH1-ETH2 is active, only the Ethernet interface ETH1 is available (see ⮫ “[CFG] - configuration”). Any protocols configured under Ethernet interface ETH2 must be deleted. Otherwise a compile error will be created.

The setting of ETH1 / ETH2 mode can be checked on LED display with soft key <CFG> (see ⮫ “[CFG] - configuration”).