# Configuring the PLC Hardware

Configure the PLC hardware with TIA Portal by following the below steps:

1. Launch TIA Portal, and create a new project.

2. Add the S7-1200 PLC to the project. To do so, double-click on Add new device on the left pane of the user interface, then select the correct PLC type, as shown below.

3. Double-click on Devices & networks on the left pane, select Network view on the top, then click on the PLC CPU symbol. Select General on the bottom and click on PROFINET interface. Set the IP address, subnet mask and gateway for the CPU as shown below.