Ethernet Issues

[nrm13 1]

I am trying to directly connect a NS5-SQ11B-V2 HMI and a CJ2M-CPU 33 with built-in Ethernet. I have set up the IP Addresses 192.168.250.198 for the PLC and 192.168.250.199 for the HMI all the switches on the PLC are set correctly and it is not showing any errors. I can connect to the both using my computer via Ethernet but when i connect the ethernet cable between them the HMI times out and gives an error and the communitcation lights on the PLC stay off. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on something that might be commonly overlooked? Thanks,

[Sergei Troizky 26]

Is the "ethernet cable between them" straight or cross-link? Use straight cables if both are connected to a switch. For direct connection use cross-link. Edited 11 Apr 2013 by Sergei Troizky

[vnforever10 3]

Which protocol do you choose in the cx-designer? Ethernet/IP or Fins?

[lostcontrol 23]

You will most likely need a routing table in the PLC as well

[BobB 58]

Yes to above - use crossover cable if direct and straight cable through a switch. Have you set up a host in the screen? If not it will never work.