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Example: Secured OPC UA Communication On the ‘Security’ page of the ‘OPC UA’ PLANT tree node, you can specify settings regarding certificates and authentication which must be performed successfully in order to establish a secure connection between OPC UA clients and the OPC UA server. Furthermore, you can… Read More
Security Profile: Checking the validity of passwords Changing the default password After the admin has created a user account with password, you must change the default password. If you do not change the default password, you will receive appropriate warnings. You can change the user password… Read More
PLCnext environmental requirements Operating a PLCnext Control in a security context includes the following steps regarding environmental requirements: Configuring PLCnext Engineer Checking project integrity Configuring extended firewall settings Configuring the system time Configuring central logging Activating OPC UA Server Activating OPC UA Client Activating HMI Activating… Read More
Security Profile: Configuring Active Directory Connection With PLCnext Technology you are able to connect Active Directory servers via LDAP. For further information, refer to the topic LDAP configuration in the main PLCnext Technology ‑ Info Center. • Published/reviewed: 2026-01-30 • Revision 020 • … Read More
Security Profile: Configuring Netload Limiter You configure the Netload Limiter on the Network page (Configuration → Network) in the WBM. Log in to the WBM. Return to topicHow do I get to the WBM again? Click here for more information… Establishing a connection to the Web-based Management… Read More
