### Settings of External Device

Use the programming software for the External Device to define its communication settings. Please refer to the manual of the External Device for more details.

1. In the programming software, create a project.

2. Select [Device] from the [Devices] tree view.

3. Click [Scan network] and search for the External Device to use.

NOTE

- When searching for External Devices, the External Device and host need to be on the same network. Please refer to the manual of the External Device for more details.

4. Select the added External Device, and confirm the [Node Name].

NOTE

- When using a gateway, check the gateway's IP address and port number.

NOTE

- When the External Device uses the UserManagement function, input the login information in “Username” and “Password” under the driver property of BLUE or hardware configuration for Display.

- When using the encrypted communication, select the "Encrypted communication" check box in either the driver's equipment properties in BLUE, or in the Hardware Configuration.