General Information - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Function Manual

General information

2.1 Properties of the Web server
Benefits of the Web server
The Web server enables monitoring and administering of the CPU by authorized users over
a network. Evaluations, diagnostics, and modifications are thus possible over long distances.
Monitoring and evaluation is possible without STEP 7, only a web browser is required. Note
that you must take appropriate measures to protect the CPU from compromise (such as
restricting network access, using firewalls).
Activating the Web server
The web server is deactivated in the delivery state of the CPU. This means that you must
load a project in which the Web server is activated to enable access using the Web browser.
Security functions
The Web server provides the following security functions:
● Access via the secure transmission protocol "HTTPS" using the CA-signed web server
certificate
● User authorizations you can configure by means of user list
● Activation for specific interfaces
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