Requirements: Static IP address, B&R device, and computer must both be connected to the same network and network settings. Purpose: Allows file downloads/transfer to the B&R device without a direct physical connection, enables send to network locations functionality.
Then, you can download the changes to the device IP without re-flashing the CF card. If the IP address of the device was changed, a new CompactFlash will need to be created. As a workaround to re-creating the CompactFlash, you can change your local settings to match those on the Compact Flash (which will allow for Transfers). Certain options that were previously unavailable (Transfer, Monitor, Stop Target, Warm Restart) will now be available. If the IP address of the device was not changed, the device should be properly connected. (Local Area Connection > TCP/IP > Set IP of the device (modify the last digit so that they are not matching).
Purpose: Allows file downloads/transfers to the B&R device without re-flashing the Compact Flash each time.
This article details how to connect to your B&R device over Ethernet and over a network. In addition, it would be impossible to monitor the state of the program. Without a connection, a CompactFlash would have to be re-created for any small change that was made. Connecting to a B&R device over Ethernet or over a network is extremely helpful for updating and troubleshooting programs.