PRP Operating Instructions

SOFTNET-IE RNA V8.
1 Introduction 1
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Safety notes 2
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Product description 3
SIMATIC NET
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Installing and uninstalling 4
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troubleshooting 5
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Technical data 6
Operating Instructions
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Compatible devices 7
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Further Information 8
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Table of contents
1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 5
2 Safety notes............................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Product description .................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Installing and uninstalling......................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Notes on setting up ......................................................................................................................13
4.2 Installation ....................................................................................................................................13
4.3 Automated installation..................................................................................................................23
4.4 License key ..................................................................................................................................26
4.5 SNMP service ..............................................................................................................................27
4.6 Uninstalling...................................................................................................................................30
4.7 Updating the Ethernet network ....................................................................................................31
5 Diagnostics and troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 33
5.1 Diagnostics...................................................................................................................................33
5.2 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................39
6 Technical data ......................................................................................................................................... 41
7 Compatible devices ................................................................................................................................. 43
8 Further Information .................................................................................................................................. 47
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Introduction 1
SIMATIC NET SOFTNET-IE RNA
The SOFTNET-IE RNA software is part of the SIMATIC NET product family.
The SIMATIC NET family comprises various software and hardware components that
complement each other and that are carefully tailored for specific automation tasks.
What is possible with SOFTNET-IE RNA?

The SOFTNET-IE RNA software allows the integration of PCs in redundant, parallel Ethernet
structures based on the Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) functionality.
Purpose of this document

This document supports you during installation and commissioning of the SOFTNET-IE RNA
software on a PC system.
Validity of this document

This document is valid for the following software of the SIMATIC NET product family:
SOFTNET-IE RNA; order number: 6GK1711-1EW08-1AA0
Audience
This document is intended for persons commissioning Ethernet networks with the Parallel
Redundancy Protocol (PRP).
Standards and approvals

SOFTNET-IE RNA was developed based on the "IEC 62439-3 Edition 1 2010-02" standard
taking into account the latest draft available "IEC 62439-3:2011/FDIS".
Note
The "IEC 62439-3" standard is still in development and is expected to be finalized in 2013.
Readme file
You should also read the information in the readme file that ships with the product.
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Safety notes 2
Important notes on the use of SOFTNET-IE RNA
NOTICE
Transfer rate
The "SOFTNET-IE RNA" product is suitable for a transfer rate T of 100 Mbps/second with
long packets. With short packets, the transfer rate is reduced by a factor corresponding to
how much shorter the packets are than 1500 bytes.
T = 100 Mbps * packet length / 1500 bytes
At higher transfer rates, the processor load of the PC can reach values at which the PC no
longer works efficiently.
Note
Redundancy mechanisms impair the performance of the system. You should therefore make
sure that there are adequate resources for the processor, memory and network. If the PC is
overloaded for a long time (more than 80% processor or memory load), this may result in
restrictions and functional disturbances.
Note
The quality of redundancy depends largely on the network adapters used. By updating the
adapter drivers, the response can be significantly changed.
Note
The current standard prescribes that any redundant packet that arrives with a delay greater
than 400 ms is treated as a new packet and not discarded.
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Note
The Ethernet adapters used must not be used actively from the point in time when the virtual
adapter is configured; in other words, for example, not configured or integrated in other
software.
After creating the virtual adapter, this is the only one to be used. If you use the real adapters
assigned to the virtual adapter, this can lead to functional disturbances.
Note
Use of the virtual adapter in configured mode is not supported.
WARNING
SCALANCE X204RNA products
Note the warnings and security notices in the "SIMATIC NET Industrial Ethernet Switches
SCALANCE X204RNA / SCALANCE X204RNA EEC" operating instructions if you use
products of the SCALANCE X204RNA product line.
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Product description 3
What is the Parallel Redundancy Protocol?
The Parallel Redundancy Protocol is a redundancy protocol for Ethernet networks. It is
defined in Part 3 of the IEC 62439 standard. In the remainder of the text, PRP always stands
for the PRP-1 protocol. The areas of application of PRP are distributed applications with high
reliability demands that depend on the high availability of the network. Compared with classic
fault-tolerant networks, bumpless redundancy is possible with PRP. This redundancy
procedure can maintain data communication without interruption if there are interruptions in
the network. Other redundancy procedures have a reconfiguration time of the network of, for
example 200 ms (MRP, 50 nodes in the ring) or 300 ms (HSR, 50 nodes in the ring).
PRP has the advantage that it uses parallel, separate networks made up of standard
network components. The end devices that use this method are connected to both networks
via two integrated device interfaces or via a SCALANCE X204RNA or a SCALANCE
X204RNA EEC. This means that the frame of the end device can be transferred at the same
time via both networks. If a transmission path is interrupted, the frame arrives at its
destination via the second path.
Note
When using SOFTNET-IE RNA, you can only use the CP 1612 A2 or gigabit Ethernet
network adapters that support long Ethernet frames as the communications adapter.
Which network topologies can be implemented with SOFTNET-IE RNA?

With the CP 1612 A2 communications processor or gigabit Ethernet network adapters, PCs
can be connected to a "Parallel Redundancy Protocol" network.
With SOFTNET-IE RNA and a SCALANCE X204RNA or SCALANCE X204RNA EEC, a
totally integrated solution with network components and protective devices can be
implemented for a substation or process application.
Note
Make sure that the maximum permitted cable lengths for the relevant devices are not
exceeded. You will find the permitted cable lengths in the Operating Instructions of the
relevant device.
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What is possible with SCALANCE X204RNA?

The devices of the SCALANCE X204RNA product line allow the cost-effective setup of
Industrial Ethernet structures with Parallel Redundancy Protocol functionality.
The SCALANCE X200RNA product line provides you with the following products:
SCALANCE Description Order number

X204RNA The SCALANCE X204RNA has two RJ-45 jacks for connection of end 6GK5204-0BA00-2KB2
devices or network segments not capable of PRP (P1 and P2) and two
RJ-45 jacks for connecting the PRP networks LAN A and LAN B (PRP A
and PRP B).
X204RNA EEC The SCALANCE X204RNA EEC has four RJ-45 jacks and two slots for 6GK5204-0BS00-3LA3
SFP modules. The SFP modules can be used as an alternative to the
two RJ-45 jacks P1 and P2 that are designed for connection of end
devices or network segments that are not capable of PRP. The two RJ-
45 jacks PRP A and PRP B are used to connect networks LAN A and
LAN B.
Note
You will find further information about the SCALANCE X204RNA / SCALANCE X204RNA
EEC products in the "SIMATIC NET Industrial Ethernet Switches SCALANCE X204RNA /
SCALANCE X204RNA EEC" operating instructions.
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Example of use
With the Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP), each node must transmit packets on two
independent, parallel networks (in the graphic LAN A and LAN B). These are two physically
separate networks with a bus (linear), star or ring topology. The PRP destination device must
also be connected to the two networks. This then receives each packet twice. The first
packet is forwarded to the application. The second received packet is then detected and
discarded if this reaction is configured. This achieves N-1 redundancy without
reconfiguration (= bumpless switchover).
The so-called DANs (double attached nodes) that use this method are connected to both
networks via two integrated device interfaces or via a SCALANCE X204RNA or a
SCALANCE X204RNA EEC. This means that the frame of the end device can be transferred
at the same time via both networks. If a transmission path is interrupted, the frame arrives at
its destination via the second path.
Generally, the two separate networks are known as LAN A and LAN B. Since the packets
created for the particular line have an ID, it is even possible to identify packets sent via the
wrong network.
Devices that are connected to only one network, such as switches are known as SANs
(single attached nodes). These devices require a unique IP address via both networks.
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4.1 Notes on setting up
Read the following notes before you start to set up your system:
1. Identify the networks clearly, for example by labeling them (LAN A / LAN B).
2. Use a uniform setup.
Example: Always assign the left / top adapter on a PC to the network of LAN A and the
right / bottom adapter to the network of LAN B.
3. The assignment of the hardware to the corresponding entry in the system can be difficult.
To simplify this, you can, for example, connect the adapter for LAN A to an active
network, this is then noted in the network view and you can now assign this adapter to
LAN A and rename it accordingly.
4. Do not connect to the network until after the installation. With the help of diagnostics, you
can then recognize whether an adapter was connected to the wrong network as long as
an active redundancy partner exists.
5. Try to set up the network as symmetrically as possible. Due to differences in the number
of received packets on the line as shown by RNA diagnostics, you can identify
redundancy problems in the network more easily.
4.2 Installation
User experience
To install SIMATIC NET PC software products, you should have experience of installing
software under the Windows version you are using (Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2
or Windows XP, see section "Technical data (Page 41)").
To configure the communications modules, you should have experience and knowledge of
the following:
● Structure of the plant involved.
● Configuration of the plant.
You should only undertake the installation and configuration described below if you have this
knowledge.
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4.2 Installation
Requirements and necessary permissions

To be able to install and operate SOFTNET-IE RNA on your PC, you require the following:
● 2 free Ethernet network adapters
● 2 separate Ethernet networks
● Administrator privileges for installation
● Per PC and product one software license
General information
Note
Screen savers
Using a screen saver during operation can cause system overload.
Some screen savers do not release parts of memory again. This leads to a continuous
reduction in usable memory.
Note
Virus scanners
The use of a virus scanner during runtime can impair or severely slow down communication.
Dynamic virus protection, in particular using gatekeeper mechanisms, is therefore not
advisable. This is especially the case when trace files of the communication are written at
the same time.
Note
If you want to use SNMP, the Windows SNMP service must be available prior to installation.
How to do this is explained in section "SNMP service (Page 27)".
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4.2 Installation
Procedure for installation with subsequent configuration

If you have not already selected the "SOFTNET-IE RNA Configuration" menu command
during setup, you can create the configuration later from the Start menu: "All Programs " >
"Siemens Automation" > "SIMATIC" > "SIMATIC NET" > "SOFTNET-IE RNA Configuration"
(with XP: "Start" > "SIMATIC" > "SIMATIC NET" > "SOFTNET-IE RNA Configuration")
1. Start the installation and select the language in which the software will be installed.
2. Read and confirm the license conditions and continue the installation.
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3. Click "Next".
Work through steps 2 to 8, see section "Procedure for installation with subsequent
configuration".
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4.2 Installation
Procedure for installation with subsequent configuration

Follow the steps below to install SOFTNET-IE RNA and configure it at the same time:
1. Select the components to be installed.
2. Start the configuration of SOFTNET-IE RNA V8.1.
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3. Select the installation path and continue the installation.
4. Select the components to be installed. If you want to use the SNMP Extension Agent and
have already installed the SNMP service, select the "SNMP Extension Agent" check box.
The SNMP Extension Agent allows communication using SNMP (Simple Network
Management Protocol). It is based on the Microsoft SNMP service and supports
community-based SNMP version 2 (SNMPv2c). The SNMP Extension Agent makes the
defined PRP MIB of the standard available (OID=.1.0.62439.3). The MIB
(IEC62439_110826.mib) is on the data medium (cd\sw\snmp\mibs) and contains
descriptions of the individual objects.
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5. On completion of the driver installation, the user interface for setting up the virtual adapter
is displayed.
6. In the configuration dialog box that follows, make the settings for adapter selection, MAC
address selection and add a virtual adapter. You can configure up to 2 virtual adapters.
Note
Note that if you want to make changes in the configuration dialog box following
configuration, you must uninstall and then reinstall.
Follow the steps outlined below:

● Adapter selection
For each virtual adapter that you want to create, you require two real Ethernet adapters.
For "Virtual Adapter Name", enter the name of the virtual adapter you want to create.
Below this, assign a real Ethernet adapter to each of the redundant lines of the virtual
adapter.
The available Ethernet adapters are displayed under "Adapter A" and "Adapter B". If you
select an Ethernet adapter on one side, this Ethernet adapter is then no longer available
on the other side.
● MAC address selection
In this area, you enter the MAC address of the virtual adapter. The real Ethernet adapters
have this MAC address on both redundant lines. This means the system has this MAC
address for communication partners on both lines.
Both the fixed MAC addresses and the MAC addresses set by the software of the real
Ethernet adapters are displayed.
You can now select one of these MAC addresses or enter a MAC address yourself. If you
enter a MAC address yourself, make sure that a practical address is selected. No
multicast address, broadcast address or an address that already exists in the network
must be entered.
If in doubt, select the burned-in MAC address of the real Ethernet adapter of Line A.
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● Adding a virtual adapter

After all the settings have been made for a virtual adapter and checked, you can create
this in the lower part of the dialog. Note that any changes to the settings require a
reinstallation and configuration of the virtual adapter. When you have configured the
virtual adapter(s), you can start installation. Click the "Next" button.
● Removing a virtual adapter
With the "Next" button, you can release the prepared virtual adapters again. As a result,
the real Ethernet adapters are available again and can be used in another combination.
● Done
With the "Done" button, you close the dialog box. Note that you can only return to this
dialog box when you reinstall the software.
7. Wait until the installation is complete.
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8. Click "Finish" to complete the installation.
9. Restart your PC.
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Procedure for reconfiguration

To reconfigure, you need to uninstall and reinstall the software. To do this use the Start
menu entry "All Programs" > "Siemens Automation" > "SIMATIC" > "SIMATIC NET" >
"SOFTNET-IE RNA Configuration" (with XP: "Start" > "All Programs" > "Siemens
Automation" > "SIMATIC" > "SIMATIC NET"). After the installation wizard is started, confirm
that SIMATIC NET SOFTNET-IE RNA V8.1 should be uninstalled.
First work through steps 3 to 5, see section "Procedure for installation with subsequent
configuration" and restart your PC.
After the restart, start the configuration from the Start menu and work through steps 2 to 8,
see section "Procedure for installation with subsequent configuration".
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4.3 Automated installation
Use in enterprises
Enterprises that install plants with large numbers of PCs generally want to use the same
installation everywhere. Automated installation provides this option. The settings are made
with a control file.
Sequence
Installation only requires a few user decisions that generally need to be taken at the end of
the installation.
Control file
The control file is structured like an INI file. As an ASCII file, it is also easy to read. The
control file is generated during a sample run; in exceptional situations, it can be corrected
manually.
Structure of the control file
Description
The control file has the name "Ra_Auto.ini" and has the following structure:
[General]
CreatedWith=
RaSetupVersion=
Setuplanguage=0
IdName = Name
IdCompany = Siemens AG
IdNumber = 0000000000
GeneralDrive = C:\
AuthorizeSourceDrive = A:\
AuthorizeDestinationDrive = C:\
InstallLanguage=A
NewInstallation = True
[Dialogs]
DialogAuthorization = True
[PRODUCTCODE1]
DestinationDrive=
Selected =
DestinationPath=
[PRODUCTCODE2]
DestinationDrive=
Selected =
DestinationPath=
[...]
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General settings are made in the [General] area.
Parameter Range of values Description

CreatedWith Product series
RaSetupVersion 0 ... 5 Version of system setup
Setuplanguage 0 or 1 0 – German
1 – English
IdName Name of the author
IdCompany Company name
IdNumber
GeneralDrive Drive for general data, for example
"C:\"
AuthorizeSourceDrive Source drive with license keys
AuthorizeDestinationDrive Destination drive for license keys
InstallLanguage A or B A – German
B – English
NewInstallation True or False True - Programs already installed are
reinstalled.
False - an update is run.
[Dialogs] area
Dialog windows are listed in the [Dialogs] area.

DialogAuthorization True or False True - dialog box is visible
False - dialog box is not displayed.
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[PRODUCTCODE1] area
The product codes area contains the product code and the three following parameters.
Examples of product codes are: [LICENSEMANAGER], [ACROREAD] or [S7PCED].

DestinationPath Installation path The installation path
can be changed dynamically by a
placeholder.
DestinationDrive Installation drive The installation drive
can be changed dynamically by a
placeholder.
Selected True or False Product selection - if True, the program
module is also installed even if it has
already been installed on the system.
False - program module is not installed
as well.
Generating the control file automatically
Description
The control file is generated by the setup program automatically by making a trial installation.
Note
The recording must take place on a system that is similar to the one on which the automatic
setup will take place later. This will not work, for example, if a recording is created on a 64-bit
system and this is then used as the template on a 32-bit system.
The setup program can be controlled by a batch file.
Example of a batch file

The batch file shown here generates the control file "Ra-Auto.ini".
cd \sw
setup.exe /record
The lines of the batch file example have the following significance:
Line Meaning
1 The program changes to the folder
2 The program starts the manual test installation and generates the control file "Ra_Auto.ini" with the "/record"
parameter. You are prompted to name the folder for storing the "Ra_Auto.ini" file at the start of the trial
installation.
All user actions in the dialogs are stored there.
The record action stops after the "component selection" and closes the program.
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Note
The "Ra_Auto.ini" file can be transferred to another PC, for example using a USB stick.
The path for the "Ra_Auto.ini" file can be set with the following instruction:
\sw\setup.exe /silent=<DR>:\<required
folder>\Ra_Auto.ini
Unless a path is specified, the Windows directory is searched.

If additional questions arise or error messages are displayed during installation, a dialog
opens.
Note
With the silent setup, the configuration must then be performed manually since interaction is
necessary during the configuration.
4.4 License key
Transferring the license key

A current license key is required for SOFTNET-IE RNA.
You can manage the license keys for running SIMATIC NET programs with the "Automation
License Manager".
Note
For more detailed information on the "Automation License Manager", refer to the online help
for the program.
Follow the steps below to transfer a license key of the basic type "Single":
Note
Before you take the actions listed below, the "Automation License Manager" must be started.
1. Select the data medium containing the required license key in the left-hand list
(navigation area).
2. In the right-hand list (object area), select the license key you want to transfer.
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3. Click on the menu command "License Key" > "Transfer..." > "Transfer License Key"
dialog box.
4. Select the local drive of your PC to which you want to transfer the license key and confirm
with "OK".
Releasing licenses in use
Note
To release a license that is being used, the "SOFTNET-IE RNA Driver" entry must be
removed from the software list of the Control Panel.
4.5 SNMP service
Installing the SNMP service

The SNMP functionality of SOFTNET-IE RNA requires the SNMP service in the operating
system. Full use of the SNMP functionality is only possible after installing this Windows
component.
Following standard installation of Windows XP, Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7, the
full SNMP service is not yet available in the operating system. Without taking further steps,
you can query items but cannot use SNMP traps.
Installing the SNMP service involves the following steps:
● Installing the SNMP service
● Adapting the network security settings to your own security needs
You must be logged on as administrator or as a member of the administrators' group to be
able to perform the installation.
Note
If the computer is connected to a network, the general network settings may prevent
installation of the SNMP services.
Follow the steps below to install the SNMP service:
Procedure in Windows Server 2008 R2

1. Open the dialog for turning Windows features on and off in the Control Panel.
"Start" > "Control Panel" > "Programs and Features" > "Turn Windows features on or off"
link.
Reaction: The "Server Manager" dialog box opens.
2. Select "Features" in the list box and then the "Add Features" link on the right-hand side of
the page that then appears.
Reaction: A dialog box opens.
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3. Select the "SNMP Service" option in the dialog box and confirm with "Next".
Reaction: A dialog with information appears.
4. Click the "Install" button.
Reaction: SNMP is installed.
5. Confirm completion of the installation with "Close".
Note
The SNMP service starts automatically whenever you restart the system.
Procedure under Windows 7

1. Open the dialog for turning Windows features on and off in the Control Panel.
"Start" > "Control Panel" > "Programs and Features" > "Turn Windows features on or off"
link.
Reaction: The dialog box with the tree structure of the installed Windows features opens.
2. Enable the "Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)" check box in the "Windows
Features" list and confirm with "OK".
Reaction: The SNMP service starts automatically whenever you restart the system.
Procedure under Windows XP

1. Open the "Add/Remove Programs" tool in the Control Panel and click "Add/Remove
Windows Components" button.
"Start" > "Settings" > "Control Panel" > "Add/Remove Programs" > "Add/Remove
Windows Components".
Reaction: The wizard for Windows components starts.
2. Select the "Management and Monitoring Tools" entry in the "Components" list box,
without changing the check box.
3. Click the "Details" button.
Reaction: The "Managing and Monitoring Tools" dialog appears.
4. Check "Simple Network Management Protocol" and confirm with "OK".
5. Click the "Next" button in the Windows Components dialog box.
Reaction: You will be prompted to insert the installation CD of the operating system.
6. Insert the installation CD and confirm with "OK".
Reaction: The required files are copied and the "Completing the Windows Components
Wizard" dialog box appears.
7. Confirm with "Finish".
Reaction: The wizard closes and the "Add/Remove Programs" dialog opens again.
Note
The SNMP service is started automatically after installation.
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4.5 SNMP service
Adapting the network security settings to your own security needs

When you install the SNMP service, not only the SNMP protocol but also an SNMP agent is
installed.
Note
The possibility of this being misused by unauthorized third parties cannot be excluded.
NOTICE
Adapt the network security settings and the access permissions of the SNMP agent to your
own security needs.
"Start" > "Control Panel" > "System and Security" > "Administration" > "Services" entry >
"Services" dialog, "SNMP Trap" entry > right-click on "Properties" > "Security" tab.
SNMP - MIB file for SOFTNET-IE RNA

The MIB file to be used for SOFTNET-IE RNA is on the "SIMATIC NET SOFTNET-IE RNA"
CD in the folder "\sw\snmp\mibs" > "IEC62439_110826.mib"
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4.6 Uninstalling
Procedure for uninstalling SOFTNET-IE RNA

Follow the steps below to uninstall SOFTNET-IE RNA:
1. Close all open programs.
2. Go to "Start" > "Control Panel" > "Programs and Functions" (in XP: "Start" > "Settings" >
"Control Panel" > "Add/Remove Programs").
3. Double click on the components "SIMATIC NET SOFTNET-IE RNA V8.1" and "SIMATIC
NET SOFTNET-IE RNA Driver V8.1" and then confirm that you want to uninstall (in XP:
Click the "Remove" button).
Note
If you have not used any other Siemens products, you can then also uninstall the "Siemens
Automation License Manager". To save your licenses prior to uninstalling the "Siemens
Automation License Manager", follow the steps below:
1. Uninstall SOFTNET-IE RNA Driver.
2. Save all licenses.
3. Uninstall SOFTNET-IE RNA.
4. Uninstall Siemens Automation License Manager if it is no longer necessary.
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4.7 Updating the Ethernet network

If you operate Ethernet network adapters via SOFTNET-IE RNA, and want to update them,
follow the steps below:
1. Remove the Ethernet network adapter from SOFTNET-IE RNA operation by uninstalling
the software.
2. Update the drivers of the Ethernet network adapter.
3. Configure the SOFTNET-IE RNA mode of the Ethernet network adapter again, see
section "Installation (Page 13)" in "Procedure for installing with subsequent configuration".
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Diagnostics and troubleshooting 5
5.1 Diagnostics
Start diagnostics from the Start menu: "All Programs " > "Siemens Automation" > "SIMATIC"
> "SIMATIC NET" > "SOFTNET-IE RNA Diagnostics" (with XP: "Start" > "SIMATIC" >
"SIMATIC NET" > "SOFTNET-IE RNA Diagnostics").
Note
If you start diagnostics with administrator privileges, you can make additional settings.
With the help of diagnostics, you can check the redundancy status of the system and obtain
information relating to disturbances in the redundant network. If you require more
information, you can use a "diagnostics" SAN to perform more precise diagnostics with
conventional network tools.
Below, you will find a description of the menus in Diagnostics:
The following general elements exist in every menu:

● "Virtual Adapter" - Drop-down list for selecting the virtual adapter about which the
information will be displayed.
● "Refresh" - Button for refreshing the statistics of the dialog box.
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Diagnostics and troubleshooting
5.1 Diagnostics
Monitoring menu
● Adapter Name - Shows the name of the real Ethernet adapter

● Network name - Shows the name of the network
● LAN A - Shows the status of LAN A (up/down)
● LAN B - Shows the status of LAN B (up/down)
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5.1 Diagnostics
"Statistics" menu
● Display of the adapter name (name of the real Ethernet adapter)

● Media state - Display of the connection status (up/down)
● Packets TX - PRP packets sent on this LAN
(range of values: 0 ... 4.294.967.295)
● Packets RX - PRP packets received from this LAN
(range of values: 0 ... 4.294.967.295)
● Errors - Bad PRP packets received on the LAN. Errors occur either due to an incorrect
RCT (Redundancy Check Tag) or due to a bad supervision frame.
● Packets RX on wrong LAN - PRP packets received on the wrong LAN
● Generated Supervision Frames - Number of supervision frames sent
● "Clear Statistics" button - Resets the statistics
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5.1 Diagnostics
"Node Table" menu
● Node count - Number of stations with which there was contact during the station
monitoring time
● Node table max size - Maximum number of stored nodes in the node table
● "Clear Table" button - Removes all entries from the node table
● "Export" button - Exports the table to a CSV file
The following table describes the parameters of the node table:
Parameter Description
MAC address Shows the MAC addresses of the connected nodes in the network
Type Shows whether a station is connected as a Single Attached Node (SAN) or as a Double Attached Node
(DAN). There is an additional parameter for SAN devices "A", "B" or "A+B" that shows the line via which
the node is connected. With DAN devices, there is a parameter that shows the redundancy standard "P"
for Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) or "H" for High-availability Seamless Redundancy (HSR)
DD Shows whether or not a node discards duplicate packets (1 - discard, 0 - forward)
Seq# Contains the (RCT) sequence number of the last packet received from the station
SV Seq# Contains the sequence number of the last received supervision frame from the station
RX frames Contains the sum of all packets received on a line
TX frames Contains the sum of all packets sent on a line
TLS Time of the last packet received from a station
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Parameter Description
SV TLS Time of the last supervision frame received from a station
RX Red. Number of received PRP packets
TX Red. Number of PRP packets sent
RX SV Number of supervision frames received
Wrong line Shows how many packets were received on the wrong LAN
"Settings" menu
● Node name - Shows the name of the node.

● Protocol - protocol used by the selected adapter
● MAC Address - MAC address used for the virtual adapter
● PRP Address - Multicast address of the protocol
● Life check interval [ms] - Interval in milliseconds at which supervision frames are sent
● Node forget time [s] - Time after which a node is removed from the table
● Transparent reception - If this is enabled, the redundant packets are also reported to the
application.
● Statistic Update Time [ms] - Update time for the statistics
● Last Update - Date when the last update took place
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● Language - Sets the language of the Diagnostics dialog box.

● "Edit" button - If diagnostics was started with administrator privileges, if you click this
button, you can enable certain boxes for editing and adopt any changes you have made
● "Cancel" button - Closes editing without adopting changes
The following table shows the parameters you can set in the "Settings" menu:
Name Value
Station name maximum 32 characters
Protocol PRP-1 (Parallel Redundancy Protocol)
PRP address 01:15:4E:00:01:00 - 01:15:4E:00:01:FF
Only the last two characters can be changed.
Life check interval 500 ... 3 600 000 [ms] (= 0.5 s ... 1 h)
The default is 2000 ms
Node forget time 10 ... 3 600 [s] (= 10 s ... 1 h)
Statistic Update Time 100 ... 3 600 000 [ms] (= 0.1 s ... 1 h)
Menu ?
● Company - Information about the development company
● Product family - Information about the product family
● Product - information about the product name
● Order number - information about the order number of the product
● Version - The precise version identifier of the "SOFTNET-IE RNA" software.
Function check
You can use the diagnostics or the SNMP functionality to check the functionality. The
following properties provide you with a general overview:
● Media state of LAN A and LAN B must be up.
● The counters for the values "Packets TX" and "Packets RX" must increase but do not
need to be identical.
● The error counter for LAN A and LAN B must be 0.
● The counter for "Packets RX on wrong line" must be 0 for LAN A and LAN B.
● The " Node count" counter must show at least the number of redundant devices.
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5.2 Troubleshooting
5.2 Troubleshooting
Remedy if errors occur
Errors Cause Troubleshooting

Media status = down  No connection to network  Check the connection to the
 Software not correctly installed network (cable correctly plugged in,
partner station exists and active,
change the cable of the receiving
port or the partner)
 Check the Link LED on the Ethernet
adapters
 Reinstall the software
Packets are received on the wrong At least one node in the network is The check and adapt the cabling and
LAN. incorrectly connected. assignment of the Ethernet adapters of
the redundant nodes.
LAN A or LAN B is up but no packets No communication Check the firewall settings of the
are being received (RX). devices involved
More packets are being received on  More SAN devices on one line Check the availability of the devices in
one LAN than on the other. the network with less packets (for
 There is an interruption in one of the
example ping all devices using a SAN)
networks
Transport lower data volumes or adjust
 Overload of a LAN, for example when the slower LAN so that the same data
one LAN has 100 Mbps and the other rates can be achieved
LAN 1 Gbps and large data volumes
(> 100 Mbps) are being transported
Error in a LAN (damaged redundant  A node is sending damaged  Identification of the source of the
packets are being received). redundant packets problem (for example by
 Redundant packets are being disconnecting nodes in the network
corrupted in the network affected and monitoring the number
of errors)
 The receiving adapter is damaging
the redundant packets  Replacement of devices (switches,
adapters)
 Different standard implementations
are being used  Make sure that all devices
communicate according to the
same version of the standard
The SNMP service is not supplying  The SNMP service is not installed.  Check whether the SNMP service
any values. and SNMP Extension Agent were
 Security settings were forgotten or
incorrectly set. installed.
 Firewall is blocking the SNMP port  Check the security settings for the
SNMP service and the configuration
of the firewall.
No communication is possible.  LAN is not active  Check the cabling and the network
 License software is damaged settings (IP, subnet mask etc.).
 Run a ping test
 Installing the software again
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5.2 Troubleshooting
Errors Cause Troubleshooting

The station is not indicated as a  The station uses an incorrect PRP  Check the PRP address
redundant device on other stations. address  Match up the time settings
 The life check interval is greater than
the "Node forget time" of the other
station
The node table contains less stations The life check interval of some stations is Match up the time settings
than actually exist. greater than the "Node forget time" of this
station
Duplicate packets are being received. The delay between LAN A and LAN B is  Reduce network load
greater than 400 ms or the  Comparison of the network speeds
communications buffer is full and the later of LAN A and LAN B
redundant packet is treated as a new
packet.
Only duplicate packets are received. The "Transparent reception" function is Disable the "Transparent reception"
active so that both redundant packets are function
forwarded.
License message appears No license found. Check whether a license was installed
permanently. and used.
The Ethernet adapters can no longer The Ethernet adapters are disabled. Restart the system.
be activated.
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Technical data 6
SOFTNET-IE RNA can be used with the following operating systems:
Operating system Version

Windows Server 2008 R2 + SP1 64 bits
Windows 7 embedded + SP 1 32-bit and 64-bit
Windows 7 Ultimate + SP1 32-bit and 64-bit
Windows 7 Professional + SP1 32-bit and 64-bit
Windows 7 Enterprise + SP1 32-bit and 64-bit
Windows XP embedded Standard 2009 + SP3 32 bits
Windows XP + SP3 32 bits
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Compatible devices 7
Table 7- 1 Compatible SCALANCE X devices (oversized frames - 1532 bytes)
SCALANCE X / W / CSM / CPs and PRP

Product MLFB As of version ..
SCALANCE XB004-1, unmanaged IE Switch for 10/100 Mbps 6GK5004-1BD00-1AB2 ES: 01
SCALANCE XB004-1LD, unmanaged IE Switch for 10/100 Mbps 6GK5004-1BF00-1AB2 ES: 01
SCALANCE XB004-1G, unmanaged IE Switch for 10/100/1000 Mbps 6GK5004-1GL00-1AB2 ES: 01
SCALANCE XB004-1LDG, unmanaged IE Switch for 10/100/1000 Mbps 6GK5004-1GM00-1AB2 ES: 01
SCALANCE X005, IE entry level switch unmanaged 6GK5005-0BA00-1AA3 ES:07
SCALANCE XB005, unmanaged IE Switch for 10/100 Mbps 6GK5005-0BA00-1AB2 ES: 01
SCALANCE X005-TS IE entry level switch unmanaged -40 °/+75 ° 6GK5005-0BA00-1CA3 ES:07
SCALANCE XB005G, unmanaged IE Switch for 10/100/1000 Mbps 6GK5005-0GA00-1AB2 ES: 01
SCALANCE XB008, unmanaged IE Switch for 10/100 Mbps 6GK5008-0BA00-1AB2 ES: 01
SCALANCE XB008G, unmanaged IE Switch for 10/100/1000 Mbps 6GK5008-0GA00-1AB2 ES: 01
SCALANCE X104-2, unmanaged IE Switch 6GK5104-2BB00-2AA3 ES: 01
SCALANCE X108, unmanaged IE Switch 6GK5108-0BA00-2AA3 ES: 01
SCALANCE X108POE, unmanaged IE Switch 6GK5108-0PA00-2AA3 ES: 01
SCALANCE X200-4P IRT, managed IE IRT Switch POF 6GK5200-4AH00-2BA3 ES: 01
SCALANCE X201-3P IRT, managed IE IRT Switch POF 6GK5201-3BH00-2BA3 ES: 01
SCALANCE X201-3P IRT, managed IE IRT Pro Switch ( new ) 6GK5201-3JR00-2BA6 ES: 01
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE X202-2, IRT managed IE Switch 6GK5202-2BB00-2BA3 ES: 01
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE X202-2P IRT managed IE IRT Switch POF 6GK5202-2BH00-2BA3 ES: 01
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE X202-2P IRT AIDA 6GK5202-2JR00-2BA6 ES: 01
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE XF204 managed IE Switch 6GK5204-0BA00-2AF2 V4.4
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE X204-2,IRT managed IE Switch 6GK5204-0BA00-2BA3 ES: 01
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE XF204 IRT managed IE Switch 6GK5204-0BA00-2BF2 ES: 01
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE X204-IRT AIDA 6GK5204-0JA00-2BA6 ES: 01
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE X204-2, managed IE Switch 6GK5204-2BB10-2AA3 V4.4
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE X204-2TS, managed IE Switch 6GK5204-2BB10-2CA2 V4.4
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE X204RNA 6GK5204-0BA00-2KB2 V1.0
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE X204RNA EEC 6GK5204-0BS00-3LA3 V1.0
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE XF204-2 flat managed IE Switch 6GK5204-2BC00-2AF2 V4.4
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE X204-2LD, managed IE Switch 6GK5204-2BC10-2AA3 V4.4
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE X206-1, managed IE Switch 6GK5206-1BB10-2AA3 V4.4
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SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE XF206-1 managed IE Switch 6GK5206-1BC00-2AF2 V4.4
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE XF208 managed IE Switch 6GK5208-0BA00-2AF2 V4.4
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE X208, managed IE Switch 6GK5208-0BA10-2AA3 V4.4
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE X208PRO, managed IE Switch 6GK5208-0HA00-2AA6 V4.4
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE X212, managed IE Switch 6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3 V4.4
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE X212-LD, managed IE Switch 6GK5212-2BC00-2AA3 V4.4
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE X216 , managed IE Switch 6GK5216-0BA00-2AA3 V4.4
SCALANCE X224, managed IE Switch 6GK5224-0BA00-2AA3 V4.4
SCALANCE X302-7EEC; 24 VDC 6GK5302-7GD00-1EA3 V3.7.0
SCALANCE X302-7EEC ;24 V DC REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY 6GK5302-7GD00-2EA3 V3.7.0
UNIT;
SCALANCE X302-7EEC; 24 VDC POWER SUPPLY UNIT; 6GK5302-7GD00-1GA3 V3.7.0
CONFORMAL COATING;
SCALANCE X302-7EEC; 24 VDC REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY 6GK5302-7GD00-2GA3 V3.7.0
UNIT; CONFORMAL COATING;
SCALANCE X302-7EEC; 100 - 240 VAC/VDC POWER SUPPLY UNIT; 6GK5302-7GD00-3EA3 V3.7.0
SCALANCE X302-7EEC; 100 - 240 VAC/VDC RED. POWER SUPPLY 6GK5302-7GD00-4EA3 V3.7.0
UNIT;
SCALANCE X302-7EEC; 100 - 240 VAC/VDC POWER SUPPLY UNIT; 6GK5302-7GD00-3GA3 V3.7.0
CONFORMAL COATING;
SCALANCE X302-7EEC; 100 - 240 VAC/VDC RED. POWER SUPPLY 6GK5302-7GD00-4GA3 V3.7.0
SCALANCE X307-2EEC; 24 VDC POWER SUPPLY UNIT; 6GK5307-2FD00-1EA3 V3.7.0
SCALANCE X307-2EEC; 24 VDC REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY 6GK5307-2FD00-2EA3 V3.7.0
UNIT;
SCALANCE X307-2EEC; 24 VDC POWER SUPPLY UNIT; 6GK5307-2FD00-1GA3 V3.7.0
CONFORMAL COATING
SCALANCE X307-2EEC; 24 VDC REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY 6GK5307-2FD00-2GA3 V3.7.0
SCALANCE X307-2EEC; 100 - 240 VAC/DC POWER SUPPLY UNIT; 6GK5307-2FD00-3EA3 V3.7.0
SCALANCE X307-2EEC; 100 - 240 VAC/VDC POWER SUPPLY UNIT; 6GK5307-2FD00-3GA3 V3.7.0
CONFORMAL COATING;
SCALANCE X307-2EEC; 100 - 240 VAC/VDC RED. POWER SUPPLY 6GK5307-2FD00-4EA3 V3.7.0
UNIT;
SCALANCE X307-2EEC; 100 - 240 VAC/VDC RED. POWER SUPPLY 6GK5307-2FD00-4GA3 V3.7.0
SCALANCE X304-2FE, managed IE Switch 6GK5304-2BD00-2AA3 V3.7.0
SCALANCE X306-1LDFE , managed IE switch 6GK5306-1BF00-2AA3 V3.7.0
SCALANCE X307-3, managed PLUS IE switch 6GK5307-3BL00-2AA3 V3.7.0
SCALANCE X307-3LD, managed PLUS IE switch 6GK5307-3BM00-2AA3 V3.7.0
SCALANCE X308-2, managed PLUS IE switch 6GK5308-2FL00-2AA3 V3.7.0
SCALANCE X308-2LD, managed PLUS IE switch 6GK5308-2FM00-2AA3 V3.7.0
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SCALANCE X308-2LH, managed PLUS IE switch 6GK5308-2FN00-2AA3 V3.7.0
SCALANCE X308-2LH+, managed PLUS IE switch 6GK5308-2FP00-2AA3 V3.7.0
SCALANCE X310-FE, managed PLUS IE switch 6GK5310-0BA00-2AA3 V3.7.0
SCALANCE X310, managed PLUS IE switch 6GK5310-0FA00-2AA3 V3.7.0
SCALANCE X320-1FE, managed IE switch 6GK5320-1BD00-2AA3 V3.7.0
SCALANCE X320-3LDFE, managed IE switch 6GK5320-3BF00-2AA3 V3.7.0
SCALANCE X308-2M , managed IE switch 6GK5308-2GG00-2AA2 V3.7.0
SCALANCE X308-2M TS, managed IE switch 6GK5308-2GG00-2CA2 V3.7.0
SCALANCE X308-2M POE , managed IE switch 6GK5308-2QG00-2AA2 V3.7.0
SCALANCE XR324-12M; MANAGED IE SWITCH, 24 VDC, cable outlet 6GK5324-0GG00-1AR2 V3.7.0
front
SCALANCE XR324-12M; MANAGED IE SWITCH, 24VDC, cable outlet 6GK5324-0GG00-1HR2 V3.7.0
at rear
SCALANCE XR324-12M; MANAGED IE SWITCH, 230 VAC, cable outlet 6GK5324-0GG00-3AR2 V3.7.0
front
SCALANCE XR324-12M; MANAGED IE SWITCH, 230 VAC, cable outlet 6GK5324-0GG00-3HR2 V3.7.0
at rear
SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC; MANAGED IE SWITCH, 1 X 24 VDC, 6GK5324-4GG00-1ER2 V3.7.0
cable outlet front
SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC; MANAGED IE SWITCH, 2 X 24 VDC, 6GK5324-4GG00-2ER2 V3.7.0
cable outlet front
SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC; MANAGED IE SWITCH, 1 X 24 VDC, 6GK5324-4GG00-1JR2 V3.7.0
cable outlet at rear
SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC; MANAGED IE SWITCH, 2 X 24 VDC, 6GK5324-4GG00-2JR2 V3.7.0
cable outlet at rear
SCALANCE XR324-4M POE; MANAGED IE SWITCH, 24 VDC, cable 6GK5324-4QG00-1AR2 V3.7.0
outlet front
SCALANCE XR324-4M POE; MANAGED IE SWITCH, 24 VDC, cable 6GK5324-4QG00-1HR2 V3.7.0
outlet at rear
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE X408-2, modular IE switch 6GK5408-2FD00-2AA2 V3.7.0
SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE X414-3E, modular IE switch 6GK5414-3FC00-2AA2 V3.7.0
SIMATIC NET, CSM module 1277 6GK7277-1AA10-0AA0 ES: 01
S7-1200
SIMATIC NET, CSM module 377 6GK7377-1AA00-0AA0 ES: 01
S7-300
SCALANCE XR552-12M; MANAGED IE SWITCH 6GK5552-0AA00-2AR2 1.0
SCALANCE XR528-6M; MANAGED IE SWITCH 6GK5528-0AA00-2AR2 1.0
CP 343-1 Lean 6GK7343-1CX10-0XE0 V2.4
CP 343-1_Bacnet 6FL4 343-1CX10-0XE0 V1.1
CP 343-1_STD 6GK7343-1EX30-0XE0 V2.4
CP 343-1 Adv 6GK7343-1GX30-0XE0 V1.2
CP 343-1_Adv-3.0 6GK7343-1GX31-0XE0 V3.0
CP 443 1_Adv 6GK7443-1GX20-0XE0 V2.1
CP 443 1_Adv 6GK7443-1GX30-0XE0 V3.0
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Compatible devices

CP 443-1 6GK7443-1EX20-0XE0 V2.1
CP 443-1 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 V3.0
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Further Information 8
Readme file
All important information on SOFTNET-IE RNA can be found in the readme file (main folder
on the product CD).
Additional Information on the Internet

Along with a wide range of other information, you can also obtain documentation on the
product from the Internet:
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/
→ Technical Info (see "More on Product Information" box) → Manuals/Operating Instructions
Other product-related Internet addresses include:

Siemens AG, Industry Sector, SIMATIC NET
www.siemens.com/net
SIMATIC NET product catalog "IK PI"

http://www.automation.siemens.com/mcms/industrial-
communication/en/support/catalog/Pages/catalog.aspx
Technical support, contacts and training

You will find information on this in the "TechnicalSupport.pdf" in the "\doc" folder of the
"SOFTNET-IE RNA" CD.
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What is possible with SOFTNET-IE RNA?

Purpose of this document

Validity of this document

Standards and approvals

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Which network topologies can be implemented with SOFTNET-IE RNA?

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What is possible with SCALANCE X204RNA?

SCALANCE Description Order number

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Requirements and necessary permissions

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Procedure for installation with subsequent configuration

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Procedure for installation with subsequent configuration

2. Start the configuration of SOFTNET-IE RNA V8.1.

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3. Select the installation path and continue the installation.

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Follow the steps outlined below:

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● Adding a virtual adapter

7. Wait until the installation is complete.

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8. Click "Finish" to complete the installation.

9. Restart your PC.

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Procedure for reconfiguration

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4.3 Automated installation

Structure of the control file

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Parameter Range of values Description

Parameter Range of values Description

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Parameter Range of values Description

Generating the control file automatically

The setup program can be controlled by a batch file.

Example of a batch file

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Unless a path is specified, the Windows directory is searched.

4.4 License key

Transferring the license key

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Releasing licenses in use

4.5 SNMP service

Installing the SNMP service

Follow the steps below to install the SNMP service:

Procedure in Windows Server 2008 R2

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Procedure under Windows 7

Procedure under Windows XP

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