mjp123gp
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We are trying to determine the best way to limit access to certain controllers when a vendor does a remote connection to our site. We currently have a terminal sever setup that vendors use to do remote connections whenever they have to help troubleshoot remotely. This terminal server is also connected to our mill data collection network that has a connection to every machine in the mill. We are trying to get a setup that will allow a vendor to do their remote connection but only have access to their machines. All controllers will be control logix or compact logix.
An idea we had was to setup each users account with an ethernet driver in RSLinx with a list of the IP addresses they need to access then limit that user account in factory talk admin console to prevent them from changing any comm setups. I know we could setup source protection or passwords on the programs but we would like to keep it as simple as possible to prevent any connection issues with the E/I personnel onsite. We have the option to let the IT dept handle the issue but we would prefer to not get them involved.
What are some other options we have? How secure would the limiting RSlinx approach be? Any other ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks
An idea we had was to setup each users account with an ethernet driver in RSLinx with a list of the IP addresses they need to access then limit that user account in factory talk admin console to prevent them from changing any comm setups. I know we could setup source protection or passwords on the programs but we would like to keep it as simple as possible to prevent any connection issues with the E/I personnel onsite. We have the option to let the IT dept handle the issue but we would prefer to not get them involved.
What are some other options we have? How secure would the limiting RSlinx approach be? Any other ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks