jeffconn
Member
Hello -
I am trying to find the best way to connect into a facilities controls network. It is ControlLogix PLCs and FactoryTalk distributed server HMIs. This network is totally seperate from the IT network, so it currently has no internet connectivity. I am working on getting IT to give a couple of channels of the T1, or maybe get a broadband connection.
My main problem is: Once I have the internet connectivity issue solved, what is the best VPN method for me to connect into this network from home? I have a laptop with all of the required software (RSLogix5000, FactoryTalk, RSLinx, etc). I am trying to find out what VPN is best, along with what hardware I would need to purchase. I would like it to be so that when I am at home, it appears no different (I can use all of the programs, access all of the PLCs, VFDs, etc) than if I was at work.
Thanks for any help
I am trying to find the best way to connect into a facilities controls network. It is ControlLogix PLCs and FactoryTalk distributed server HMIs. This network is totally seperate from the IT network, so it currently has no internet connectivity. I am working on getting IT to give a couple of channels of the T1, or maybe get a broadband connection.
My main problem is: Once I have the internet connectivity issue solved, what is the best VPN method for me to connect into this network from home? I have a laptop with all of the required software (RSLogix5000, FactoryTalk, RSLinx, etc). I am trying to find out what VPN is best, along with what hardware I would need to purchase. I would like it to be so that when I am at home, it appears no different (I can use all of the programs, access all of the PLCs, VFDs, etc) than if I was at work.
Thanks for any help