The control is provided with an Ethernet interface as a standard feature so that you can integrate it into a network.
Application
Related topics
- Firewall settings
- Network drives on the control
- External access
Description of function
- The control transfers data via the Ethernet interface using the following protocols:
- CIFS (common internet file system) or SMB (server message block)
- NFS (network file system)
The control supports versions 2, 2.1 and 3 of these protocols.
The control supports versions 2 and 3 of this protocol.
Connection options

You can integrate the Ethernet interface of the control into the network or connect it directly to a PC through the RJ45 connection X26. The connection is electrically isolated from the control electronics.
Use a Twisted Pair cable to connect the control to your network.
The maximum cable length permissible between the control and a node depends on the quality grade of the cable, the sheathing, and the type of network.
Ethernet connection icon
Icon | Meaning |
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![]() | Ethernet connection The control displays the icon at the bottom right in the taskbar. When you click the icon, the control opens a pop-up window. The pop-up window contains the following information and functions:
You can disconnect the network connection. Select the network name to reconnect. Currently no function |
Notes
- Protect your data and the control by running the machines in a secure network.
- To avoid security gaps, prefer the current versions of the SMB and NFS protocols.
Network settings window
Application
In the Network settings window you define the settings for the control's Ethernet interface.
Have a network specialist configure the control.
Related topics
- Network configuration
- Firewall settings
- Network drives on the control
Network configuration with Advanced Network Configuration
Description of function
To navigate to this function:
Settings Network/Remote Access Network

Status tab
The Status tab contains the following information and settings:
Domain | Information or Setting |
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Computer name | The control displays the name under which the control is visible in the company network. You can change the name. |
Default gateway | The control shows the default gateway and the Ethernet interface being used. |
Use proxy | You can define the address and the port of a proxy server in the network. |
Interfaces | The control shows an overview of available Ethernet interfaces. If there is no network connection, the table is empty.
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DHCP client | The control displays an overview of the devices that have received a dynamic IP address in the machine network. If there are no connections to other network components of the machine network, the table is empty.
Host name and connection status of the device. Dynamically assigned network address of the device Physical address of the device Type of connection Time until which the IP address is valid without being renewed The machine manufacturer can make settings for these devices. Refer to your machine manual. |
Interfaces tab
The control displays the available Ethernet interfaces on the Interfaces tab.
The Interfaces tab contains the following information and settings:
Column | Information or Setting |
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Name | The control displays the name of the Ethernet interface. You can activate or deactivate the connection by means of a toggle switch. |
Connection | The control displays the number of the network connection. |
Connection status | The control displays the connection status of the Ethernet interface.
Connected Connection separated The IP address is being fetched from the server No cable present |
Configuration name |
Network configuration with Advanced Network Configuration |
- The control additionally offers the following functions:
- Set standard values
- Configuration name
The control opens a pop-up window. You can import and activate profiles that you exported or that were already entered in the factory default setting.
Exporting and importing a network profile
You can add, edit or remove profiles for the network connection.
If you have changed the profile of an active connection, the control will not update the profile being used. Reconnect the corresponding interface with Reconnect.
The control exclusively supports the Ethernet connection type.
DHCP server tab
The machine manufacturer can use the DHCP server tab in the control to configure a DHCP server in the machine network. Using this server, the control can establish connections with other network components of the machine network (e.g., with industrial computers).
Refer to your machine manual.
Ping/Routing tab
You can check the network connection on the Ping/Routing tab.
The Ping/Routing tab contains the following information and settings:
Domain | Information or Setting |
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Ping | Address:Port and Address: You can enter the IP address of the computer and possibly the port number for checking the network connection. Entry: Four numerical values separated by dots and, if necessary, a port number separated by a colon (e.g., 10.7.113.10:22) As an alternative, you can enter the name of the computer whose connection you want to check.
The control displays status information in the ping field. |
Routing | The control displays status information of the operating system about the current routing for network administrators. |
SMB share tab
The SMB share tab is included only in connection with a VBox programming station.
When the check box is active, the control releases areas or partitions protected by a code number for the Explorer of the Windows PC used, e.g. PLC. You can activate or deactivate the check box only by using the machine manufacturer code number.
In the TNC VBox Control Panel, select a drive letter within the NC share tab for displaying the selected partition and then connect the drive with Connect. The host displays the partitions of the programming station.
Further information: Programming station for milling controls
You download the documentation together with the programming station software.
Exporting and importing a network profile
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You can't export DHCP or eth1 profiles.
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Notes
- Preferably restart the control after making changes in the network settings.
- The HEROS operating system manages the Network settings window. You must restart the control in order to change the HEROS conversational language.