# Connecting to a ControlNet network? **URL:** \ **Category:** Ignition\ **Created:** [November 2, 2012, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-a-controlnet-network/5371 "2012-11-02T20:52:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![scott\_rister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5daacb/32.png) [@scott\_rister](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott_rister)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2012, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-a-controlnet-network/5371/1 "2012-11-02T20:52:50Z")
I have several PLC’s on a ControlNet network that I need to communicate with. What is the best way to set this up? is there an EtherNet to CNet bridge that can be configured? Do I need to go through RSLinx? If so, how do I set that up in the OPC-UA devices? Thanks, Scott ---
**Author:** ![dave.fogle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/43a26b/32.png) [@dave.fogle](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/dave.fogle)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2012, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-a-controlnet-network/5371/2 "2012-11-02T21:49:59Z")
You can route through a ControlLogix Gateway to do this. You add the device in the Ignition Gateway, specify the IP address to be that of the ControlLogix Gateway, and then specify a connection path. Check out this knowledge base article for more information on specifying the connection path. [inductiveautomation.com/support/kb/149](http://inductiveautomation.com/support/kb/149) ---
**Author:** ![scott\_rister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5daacb/32.png) [@scott\_rister](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott_rister)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2012, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connecting-to-a-controlnet-network/5371/3 "2012-11-02T22:21:48Z")
Thanks!