# Configure the Cognex Communication Card

1. Use the Cognex Comm Card Configurator utility to configure the network settings of the Cognex Communication Card or Vision Controller.

   Note: See the Network Configuration topic for more information.

2. Connect to the card.

   Note: See the Cognex Communications Card topic for more information.
3. Select the desired Factory Protocol: EtherNet/IP, PROFINET or SLMP.