# Connect Ethernet

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Depending on the grandMA3 device type, there are up to three Ethernet ports on the rear panel. To set the IP addresses for the Ethernet ports, see [Interfaces and IP](/grandma3/2-4/network_interface/).

![](/img/grandma3/2-4/img_gm3_full-size-crv_rear_white_ethernet-9f4847.png)

_grandMA3 full-size (CRV) and light (CRV) rear panel – _Ethernet

![](/img/grandma3/2-4/img_gm3_compact-xt_rear_white_ethernet-ed46d9.png)

_grandMA3 compact (XT) rear panel – _Ethernet

![](/img/grandma3/2-4/img_gm3_extension_rear_white_ethernet-140d37.png)

_grandMA3 _extension_ rear panel – _Ethernet

![](/img/grandma3/2-4/img_gm3_io-node_rear_white_ethernet-2069c9.png)

_grandMA3 _I/O Node_ rear panel – _Ethernet

![](/img/grandma3/2-4/img_gm3_io-node--20din-rail_rear_white_ethernet-98742e.png)

_grandMA3 _I/O Node DIN-Rail_ rear panel – _Ethernet

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|   | **Hint:**                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
|   | The naming of the Ethernet ports is individual; for example, the console shows Con1, Con2, and Con3. In the onPC software, the Ethernet ports are named by the operating system, for example Ethernet, Ethernet 2, etc. |