Note
Potential problems with performing a firmware update from the Web server
In the event of a communications disruption during a firmware update from the Web server,
your Web browser could display a message asking whether you want to leave or stay on the
current page. To avoid potential problems, select the option to stay on the current page.
If you close the Web browser while in the process of performing a firmware update from the
Web server, you will be unable to change the operating mode of the CPU to RUN mode. If
this situation happens, you must cycle power to the CPU to be able to change the CPU to
RUN mode.
12.6.9
Communication
The communication page displays the parameters of the connected CPU, communications
statistics, resources and information about connections.
Viewing the Communication page requires the "query diagnostics" privilege.
Parameter tab
The Parameter tab shows the MAC address of the CPU, the IP address and IP settings of
the CPU, and physical properties:
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Web server
12.6 Standard Web pages
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