# Ignition standard 8.3.1 Allen-Bradley connection issue **URL:** \ **Category:** Ignition\ **Tags:** ignition81\ **Created:** [October 30, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-standard-8-3-1-allen-bradley-connection-issue/111828 "2025-10-30T14:43:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![abrodowski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/34f0e0/32.png) [@abrodowski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/abrodowski)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-standard-8-3-1-allen-bradley-connection-issue/111828/1 "2025-10-30T14:43:35Z")
Hi, I'm new to the controls industry and currently learning how to use Ignition software. Right now, I'm trying to connect to an Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 5380 PLC. Since I believe the firmware version is newer than v20.18, I'm using the Allen-Bradley Logix Driver. In the device configuration, I’ve entered the PLC’s IP address under "Host Name" and left the default port number as-is. I left the "Connection Path" field blank because I’m trying to connect over Ethernet. However, the connection status remains stuck on "reconnectwait." I'm hoping this is a simple fix, especially since the instructional video I followed showed it working without any issues. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated! ---
**Author:** ![bschroeder](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/bschroeder/32/13260_2.png) [@bschroeder](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bschroeder)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-standard-8-3-1-allen-bradley-connection-issue/111828/2 "2025-10-30T14:46:39Z")
Do you have the slot configured on the device driver to match the slot that the PLC is in? ---
**Author:** ![abrodowski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/34f0e0/32.png) [@abrodowski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/abrodowski)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-standard-8-3-1-allen-bradley-connection-issue/111828/3 "2025-10-30T15:02:58Z")
Hi, Ya I have it identifying port 1 and its still stuck. ---
**Author:** ![abrodowski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/34f0e0/32.png) [@abrodowski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/abrodowski)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-standard-8-3-1-allen-bradley-connection-issue/111828/4 "2025-10-30T15:13:47Z")
Here’s where I’m currently at: the connection is being made through port A1 on the PLC. I'm not sure if I'm missing a step in the setup process, and I’ve included some screenshots to help illustrate the issue. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/original/3X/f/a/fae0406199352e596d8a3644a18369bfd8b2c575.png) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/original/3X/9/2/9217bdc589df9162efefec56252459b5aee466ba.png) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/original/3X/5/1/51c6fa1faa27b789f512f4ff0b85c9da6aec97df.png) ---
**Author:** ![pturmel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/pturmel/32/3295_2.png) [@pturmel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pturmel)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-standard-8-3-1-allen-bradley-connection-issue/111828/5 "2025-10-30T15:59:27Z")
Change the slot # to zero when connecting through the PLC's front ethernet port(s). ---
**Author:** ![abrodowski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/34f0e0/32.png) [@abrodowski](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/abrodowski)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-standard-8-3-1-allen-bradley-connection-issue/111828/6 "2025-10-30T16:09:34Z")
Thanks! I just changed the connection path back to zero. Initially, I thought it was tied to a specific port configuration like the ports needed to match on both ends for communication, so I had set it to one. But even after switching it back to zero, the status is still stuck on “reconnectingwait.” ---
**Author:** ![MMaynard](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/mmaynard/32/3366_2.png) [@MMaynard](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/MMaynard)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-standard-8-3-1-allen-bradley-connection-issue/111828/7 "2025-10-30T16:11:21Z")
More than likely you need to set the default gateway on the PLC side if you are using any kind of smart(er) networking.