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
®
 4300 Routers and OptixPanels
™
 procedure further below in this chapter.
You can also set up any other connection type among those available in the
Interactive Access
Connection
 section.
NOTE: See Interactive Access Tool for further information on this subject.

Local connection through Windows Runtime

To establish a Local Connection, proceed as follows:
  1. Start Windows Runtime.
  2. In the Windows Runtime pane, select the
    Local
     tab and flag the
    Enable local connection
     entry.
  3. Set a password to allow for later connection from your local device.
  4. Access the
    FactoryTalk Remote Access Tools Local Connection
     from your local device.
    NOTE: The
    FactoryTalk Remote Access Tools Local Connection
     is automatically installed onto your device, when the
    FactoryTalk Remote Access
     Tools are installed. See Tools to learn more about how to download the Tools.
    .
  5. A dialog box opens up. Enter the IP address or the device name and the password previously set in the
    Target device
     and
    Password
     fields of the dialog box.
  6. You will be prompted to accept a certificate to establish a temporary o permanent secure connection.
  7. The
    Interactive Access
     window opens up.

Local connection through
Stratix
®
 4300 Routers and
OptixPanels
™

To establish a Local Connection, proceed as follows:
  1. Access the System Manager and select
    FT Remote Access
     from the main menu on the left.
  2. In the
    Local Connection
     section, flag the
    Enabled
     entry.
  3. In the same section, set a password to allow for later connection from your local device. Click on the
    Apply
     button.
  4. Access the
    FactoryTalk Remote Access Tools Local Connection
     from your local device.
    NOTE: The
    FactoryTalk Remote Access Tools Local Connection
     is automatically installed onto your device, when the
    FactoryTalk Remote Access
     Tools are installed. See Tools to learn more about how to download the Tools.
    .
  5. A dialog box opens up. Enter the IP address or the device name and the password previously set in the
    Target device
     and
    Password
     fields of the dialog box.
  6. You will be prompted to accept a certificate to establish a temporary o permanent secure connection.
  7. The
    Interactive Access
     window opens up.
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