FactoryTalk Remote Access Manager
 Tools

FactoryTalk Remote Access
 Tools consist of a set of software applets for Windows OS, that allow to manage the devices connection. They shall be installed onto the local computer and can be used to carry out several remote tasks, such as remote desktop connection, files transfer, Runtime processes monitoring and information reference, and establishment of a VPN connection with the Runtime installed on the remote device to name a few.
Tools consist of four applets:
  1. Interactive Access
    : It allows to establish and manage a VPN, serial or USB device connection. Furthermore, it provides an overview of the connected devices.
    NOTE: See Interactive Access Tool for further information on this subject.
  2. Device registration
     or
    Device discovery
    : It allows to discover and register a new device that you wish to control remotely to a domain.
    FactoryTalk Remote Access Manager
     allows you to open the right Tool, depending on the device that you are using and its firmware version.
    Device
    FW version older than or equal to 4.0.2.123
    FW version newer than 4.0.2.123
    Stratix 4300
    Device registration
    Device discovery
    OptixPanel™ graphic terminals
    Device discovery
    NOTE: See FactoryTalk Remote Access Manager Tools access and Router registration, connection and configuration to learn how to access the
    Device registration
     or
    Device discovery
     Tools.
  3. Device setup
    : It allows to manage router settings. It discovers any routers and configures their LAN connection.
  4. Connection settings
    : It allows to set the connection port and proxy server type. These settings are used for establishing a VPN connection between the
    FactoryTalk Remote Access Manager
     and the devices registered to the domain.
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