BOOTP / DHCP tool from Rockwell is a necessity when it comes to working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). However, it is a somewhat controversial tool as it still has a lot of bugs and quirks which frustrate even the most experienced programmers. In this article, we will be exploring the proper use of this tool as well as go over some of the common pitfalls for those who need to set an IP address of their PLC.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.solisplc.com/tutorials/plc-programming-fundamentals-how-to-use-bootp-dhcp-tool-set-an-ip-address-of-a-new-rockwell-plc