True or False: Each HMI panel on an Ethernet network requires the same IP address if they are on the same network.

Each HMI (Human-Machine Interface) panel on an Ethernet network must have a unique IP address, even if they are part of the same network. This uniqueness is crucial because IP addresses serve as identifiers for devices on the network, allowing for clear communication. If multiple devices share the same IP address, it results in an IP address conflict, leading to communication failure among the devices, as the network would not know which device to send data to.

Having unique IP addresses ensures that each HMI can independently send and receive information without interference from others. Therefore, the statement that each HMI panel requires the same IP address is false, making the correct choice the one that indicates this necessity for unique addresses within the same network.