N100 (Customer) asked a question.

Edited January 30, 2023 at 4:54 PM
Basic Question: Trying to use a Stride unmanaged switch to connect a PLC to 2 HMIs.

So, basically, I am trying to connect a PLC and 2 HMIs that controls that PLC. 3 devices to have different IPs, same Subnet, and no Gateway. It is a local network does not need to connect to facilities' network.

 

If, I purchase the Stride unmanaged switch, will these devices be able to communicate with one another?

 

Also, does the PLC connect to Port #1 and the two HMIs to any ports other than 1 or do they all connect to other ports besides port #1?

 

This is the device I am thinking of buying,

Industrial Unmanaged Ethernet Switch: 5 ports (PN# SE2-SW5U) | AutomationDirect

 

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  • z28z34man (Customer)

    If they are on the same subnet it doesn't matter what port anything is plugged in on with a dumb switch as long as you don't create a network loop.

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  • z28z34man (Customer)

    If they are on the same subnet it doesn't matter what port anything is plugged in on with a dumb switch as long as you don't create a network loop.

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