Local connection

The Local Connection mode allows for a local device connection to Runtime through a local network without logging on the
FTRA Manager
, nor accessing any server.
The Local Connection mode is supported on devices where Runtime is installed, such as: HMIs and IPCs hosting Runtime, OptixPanels, routers, and Embedded Edge Compute modules.
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.
Once a Local Connection has been established, you can access
Interactive Access
. You can also set up any other connection type among those available in the
Interactive Access
Connection
 section.
NOTE: See Interactive Access applet 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 Tools applets are installed. See Tools to learn more about how to download the Tools applets.
    .
  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 Tools applets are installed. See Tools to learn more about how to download the Tools applets.
    .
  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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