When you create the channel, you can leave most of the fields at their default values. The only fields that you need to change for this tutorial are:
- In Service—Located on the Channel tab. Select this check box so that it displays a check mark.
For further information on configuring an EtherNet/IP Direct Channel, see Configure an EtherNet/IP Channel.
Once you have configured the channel, you can proceed to Create an EtherNet/IP Direct Outstation Set.