# How To... Industrial Communications

These topics provide examples for configuring a Task, using the Factory Protocol Blocks, to interact with a Rockwell, Siemens and/or Mitsubishi PLC, over their respective industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and SLMP).

These examples assume that the connection between Designer and the PLC has already been configured. For more information about setting up the connection between Designer and a PLC, see the Setting up a PLC For Industrial Communications topic.

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For specific information about configuring a Rockwell, Siemens and Mitsubishi PLC, see these respective topics:

- EtherNet/IP PLC Configuration
- PROFINET PLC Configuration
- SLMP PLC Setup