Configuration tool can't find module. [solved]

Question

I am trying to run the configuration tool, but it can’t see the WIZ550S2E module. I manually set the Ethernet interface of my laptop to 192.168.11.5, with a gateway of 192.168.11.1, so it is on the same subnet as the module, then disabled wireless so it wouldn’t confuse matters. I connected the module via a straight through Ethernet cable, and ran the configuration tool.(Or do I need a crossover cable?) I hit the search button, and it grays out for less than 2 seconds before coming back to active, but it never finds any modules on the network. I can ping the module, but neither version of the configuration tool can find it. There is a steady orange light on the module’s RJ45 jack. Any suggestions? I am trying to reduce the baud rate, and using the serial interface wasn’t working, so I thought I would try the configuration tool.

Coccoliso · Answer

If you do not connect to a router you need to use a cross cable. the strange thing is that you can ping the module, however, should use a router and set as the gateway on both the router address.

dalowiz · Answer

Maybe not so odd that it can ping. The W5500 datasheet says “However, user can use either type of cable to connect to other devices with auto-MDIX enabled, and the interface automatically corrects for any incorrect cabling.” The laptop, being pretty new, probably has auto-MDIX.

dalowiz · Answer

I attached the module and the laptop to an Ethernet switch, and the configuration tool had no problem finding the module. Problem solved.