Open PST 4.2. Click the "Search" button (binoculars icon). Select your laptop's Ethernet adapter. Click "Start." Wait 30 seconds. The tool will find everything—even devices set to 0.0.0.0 .
Highlight all devices that show a red or blue icon (unconfigured). Click "Assign IP Configuration." Enter a base IP (e.g., 192.168.1.10) and an increment value. PST will assign 192.168.1.10, 1.11, 1.12… automatically. siemens primary setup tool 42 download top
Note: This article is written for educational and informational purposes. Software versions and download links should always be verified against the official Siemens Industry Online Support portal. In the world of industrial automation and PROFINET networking, efficiency is king. When commissioning a new Siemens PLC, HMI, or drive, the first hurdle is often the most tedious: assigning IP addresses, device names, and basic parameters to "naked" hardware straight out of the box. Enter the Siemens Primary Setup Tool (PST) . Open PST 4
For PROFINET IO controllers (S7-1200/1500), device names are mandatory. Go to the "PROFINET" tab. Assign names exactly as defined in your TIA Portal hardware configuration (e.g., "Press_Drive_01"). Click "Assign Name." Click "Start
Connect your engineering laptop to the same physical switch as your Siemens devices. Disable your laptop's WiFi and firewall (temporarily—firewalls block DCP packets).