Establishing A Connection With The Software Tools; Configuring The Firewall; Connecting With Plc Programming Tool - Siemens SINUMERIK 808D ADVANCED Series Commissioning Manual

2.2.2

Establishing a connection with the software tools

2.2.2.1

Configuring the firewall

Secure access and communication is achieved through the security function of the integrated firewall. To connect the
software tools successfully, you must first enable the corresponding communication ports in the firewall configuration.
Operating sequence
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WARNING
Network security risks due to improper firewall configuration
Improper firewall configuration may cause network security risks, for example, data leakage, virus invasion, and hacker
attack. This may lead to incorrect parameterization or machine malfunction, which in turn can result in death, severe
injuries and/or property damage.
Do not use the control system inside a network infrastructure without an additional security product.
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You must make sure you disable all ports not needed in the firewall configuration.
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Note
After you disable a communication port, the existing connection established earlier via this port will not be disabled until you
manually disconnect it or the control system restarts/powers off. Therefore, it is recommended that you disconnect the
established connections or restart the control system after disabling the ports.
2.2.2.2

Connecting with PLC Programming Tool

Note
Before connecting PLC Programming Tool, make sure you enable the communication port 102 on the HMI. For more
information about enabling the communication ports, see Section "Configuring the firewall (Page 42)".
You can establish a connection between the control system and a computer installed with PLC Programming Tool via the
Ethernet interface (X130). The following Ethernet connections are possible:
● Direct connection: connecting the control system directly to a computer
● Network connection: integrating the control system into an existing Ethernet network
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1. Select the system data operating area on the PPU.
2. Press this key to view the extended softkeys.
3. Open the window for firewall configuration through the following softkey operations:
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The window below shows three configurable ports which are disabled by default:
4. Select the desired communication port with cursor keys and press either of these keys to
enable it.
5. Press this softkey to confirm your settings.
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Commissioning Manual
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