What can I secure in RSLinx Classic?

The following table explains the features you can restrict access to in RSLinx Classic. For example, you might restrict the ability to shut down the RSLinx Classic service to a small group of users, preventing parts of your automation system from going down at runtime.
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If you selected Network Directory during the RSLinx Classic security setup procedure, you must use FactoryTalk Security to secure the following list of features. For more information, please contact your local Rockwell Automation distributor.
Securable feature
Description
Clear DDE/OPC Event Log
Displays information on any DDE/OPC error messages logged while running RSLinx Classic with DDE/OPC compliant programs. To read more, click here.
Configure CIP Options
Administers how PCCC requests that use the CIP protocol are sent over networks. To read more, click here.
Configure Client Applications
Maps configured and running RSLinx Classic drivers to legacy INTERCHANGE C API, as well as displays the link identifier of the virtual network maintained by RSLinx Classic for the use of Client Applications in the virtual link unsolicited messaging model. To read more, click here.
Configure ControlLogix Gateway
Provides you with information about the modules in your ControlLogix Gateway. To read more, click here.
Configure DDE/OPC Topic
Configures DDE/OPC topic. To read more, click here.
Configure Drivers and Shortcuts
Configures (add, edit, or delete) drivers and shortcuts that allow RSLinx Classic to communicate with your PLC, as well as provide quick access to specific networks. To read more on drivers, click here. To read more on shortcuts, click here.
Configure Gateway
Allows you to enable the RSLinx Classic Gateway. To read more, click here.
Configure Network Properties
Allows you to configure network properties. To read more, click here.
Edit DDE/OPC Project
Allows you to edit your DDE/OPC project. To read more, click here.
Edit Options
Displays the options dialog box which contains the General and DDE tabs. To read more, click here.
Reset Station Diagnostic Counters
Clears the counters in the station diagnostic screens. To read more, click here.
Shutdown
Shuts down RSLinx Classic.
View NT Event Log
Records important system occurrences such as RSLinx Classic drivers successfully starting and stopping. To read more, click here.
To read more on how to secure these features, see
FactoryTalk Services Platform Help
.
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