also dont forget about the SinecPni-V1.0.0.1 tool from siemens. It has saved my butt a few times when doing remote installations. I cant seem to figure out when the siemens plc actually auto configures the devices after download....I think it has to do with the topology layout (if it isnt 100% correct then it doesnt send the config). But I have seen this also happen with certain io devices other than siemens.... Then I just use the sinec tool and give profinet name and the plc will send the config as setup in tia portal
Hoping Jesper will help me out with my own question in my response..haha