GoPxL Ethernet/IP Service Failed to Start on PC

Question: How do I start Ethernet/IP on GoPxL PC if a failed to start error occurs? 

Example Error Message: "EtherNet/IP service failed to start" 

Solution: 

• Open command prompt and run the following command: "netstat -aon | findstr 44818" 
  • If port 0.0.0.0 is in use, follow the next steps.
• Open your project in Studio 5000. 
• Navigate to "Communications" on the top left corner and click "Who Active" 
• Click on second button on the top bar called "Configure Drivers" 
• Select your driver and click "Edit" on the right side of the window 
• Navigate to the "Advanced" tab 
• If "Windows Default" is selected, change it to the Desktop Adapter. Click "Apply" to save the settings. Note: Using "Windows Default" will grab port 0.0.0.0 
• Verify that the port is clear by running "netstat -aon | findstr 44818" in command prompt again 
• Attempt to start Ethernet/IP protocol in GoPxL again. 

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