Local connection
The Local Connection mode allows to access the
Interactive Access
features by connecting to a Runtime on the same LAN, without logging on the FactoryTalk Remote Access Manager
nor accessing internet.In this way, you can access a device where the Runtime software is installed with a VNC (Virtual Network Computing) functionality besides additional features. Indeed, it allows to access the device automation network through a local VPN connection during both the machinery development and commissioning phases, while remaining connected to the IT network.
The Local Connection mode is supported by: Windows OS Runtime, OptixPanel™, Stratix® 4300, Embedded Edge Compute module.
NOTE:
To establish a Local Connection with OptixPanels
™
, routers, Embedded Edge Compute module, use their related System Manager. See the
Local connection through Stratix
procedure further below in this chapter.®
4300 Routers and OptixPanels™
You can also set up any other connection type among those available in the
section.
NOTE:
See Interactive Access for further information on this subject.
Local connection through Windows Runtime
To establish a Local Connection, proceed as follows:
- Start Windows Runtime.
- In the Windows Runtime pane, select theLocaltab and flag theEnable local connectionentry.
- Set a password to allow for later connection from your local device.
- Access theFactoryTalk Remote Access Tools Local Connectionfrom your local device..NOTE: TheFactoryTalk Remote Access Tools Local Connectionis automatically installed onto your device, when theFactoryTalk Remote AccessTools are installed. See Tools to learn more about how to download the Tools.
- A dialog box opens up. Enter the IP address or the device name and the password previously set in theTarget deviceandPasswordfields of the dialog box.
- You will be prompted to accept a certificate to establish a temporary o permanent secure connection.
- TheInteractive Accesswindow opens up.
Local connection through Stratix® 4300 Routers and OptixPanels™
Stratix
OptixPanels®
4300 Routers and ™
To establish a Local Connection, proceed as follows:
- Access the System Manager and selectFT Remote Accessfrom the main menu on the left.
- In theLocal Connectionsection, flag theEnabledentry.
- In the same section, set a password to allow for later connection from your local device. Click on theApplybutton.
- Access theFactoryTalk Remote Access Tools Local Connectionfrom your local device..NOTE: TheFactoryTalk Remote Access Tools Local Connectionis automatically installed onto your device, when theFactoryTalk Remote AccessTools are installed. See Tools to learn more about how to download the Tools.
- A dialog box opens up. Enter the IP address or the device name and the password previously set in theTarget deviceandPasswordfields of the dialog box.
- You will be prompted to accept a certificate to establish a temporary o permanent secure connection.
- TheInteractive Accesswindow opens up.
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