Click the "Browse" or network scan icon. The software will display a list of discovered devices sorted by their MAC addresses.
The 4.2 release brought important updates for modern operating systems:
The official download for the Primary Setup Tool is hosted on Siemens' Industry Support website under the entry ID . The most direct link to this resource is: siemens primary setup tool 4.2 download
Ensure your PC's firewall or antivirus software isn't blocking broadcast traffic. Temporarily disable the firewall to test connectivity.
Reopen and verify the active physical network card is chosen. No devices found during scan Firewall blocking DCP traffic. Click the "Browse" or network scan icon
: A powerful, free tool for analyzing PROFINET networks and changing device parameters without TIA Portal.
Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit) Professional/Enterprise, Windows 10 Professional/Enterprise (compatibility mode may be required for specific cumulative updates), and Windows Server equivalents. The most direct link to this resource is:
The device might already have parameters locked by a master PLC or an active TIA Portal project. Try power-cycling the target hardware or performing a factory reset via its hardware switches if available.
Industrial networks are increasingly targeted. When using PST 4.2:
Before scanning the network, you must tell PST which network interface card to use.
: A more comprehensive utility for mass-processing device firmware updates and IP assignments across entire networks.