Accessible devices
When the PLCSIM Virtual Switch is activated, STEP 7 shows the devices available on the
Virtual Ethernet Adapter in the project tree.
Figure 4-6
Distributed communication via WLAN
When using distributed communication via WLAN, it may happen that the WinPcap software
installed by PLCSIM Advanced does not work with the integrated WLAN adapter of the
computer. In this case, no WLAN connection can be established.
Remedy
Use the wired network adapter of the PC/notebook and connect a WLAN adapter upstream.
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Accessible devices on the Virtual Ethernet Adapter
Communication paths
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