Web Server - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Function Manual

General information
2.1 Properties of the Web server
Web access to the CPU via PG/PC, HMI devices and mobile terminal devices
Proceed as follows to access the Web server:
1. Use STEP 7 to download a project in which the web server is enabled to the CPU.
2. Connect the display device (PG/PC, HMI, mobile terminal device) with the CPU or a
communication module using a PROFINET interface.
If you are working with WLAN, activate the WLAN on the display device and establish a
connection to the access point (e.g. SCALANCE W788-1RR or SCALANCE W784-1),
which is in turn connected to the CPU.
3. Open the web browser on the display device.
4. Enter the IP address of the interface of the CPU which is connected to the client in the
"Address" field of the web browser in the following format: http://a.b.c.d or https://a.b.c.d
(example of input: http://192.168.3.141).
The intro page of the CPU opens. From the intro page you can navigate to additional
information.
Additional information on access using the secure transmission protocol "HTTPS" is
available in the section Configuring the Web server (Page 19).
Additional information
Using a smartphone, you can access the Web server of the CPU either via WLAN or access
to the CPU via the SIMATIC S7 app (using Web server functionality). You can find additional
information in the FAQ entry ID 103473392 on the Service&Support
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/103473392) Internet page.
Note: The Web server must also be activated for access to the CPU via the SIMATIC S7
app.
The SIMATIC S7 app offers you additional functions. You can find a detailed application
example with further documentation and example projects on the Service&Support
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/84133612) Internet page.
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