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HTTP(S) service, and how to set it up

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When your PLC, HMI, or other hardware runs an HTTP or HTTPS server, you can access it without requiring a VPN connection. With your IXON account you can quickly access the HTTP or HTTPS server on any mobile and desktop device with an internet connection. The next steps show you how to set up an HTTP or HTTPS service.

  • Go to [Devices] in the main menuHandIcon1.png, select the concerning deviceHandIcon2.png, open its [Services] tabHandIcon3.png, and press the [Add service] button Add_category_icon.pngHandIcon4.png.

  • Enter a nameHandIcon1.pngand IP addressHandIcon2.pngfor the PLC, HMI, or other hardware, and press [Next]HandIcon3.png.

IXagent IP address

Are you using an IXagent and is the IXagent running on the HTTP device? Then simply leave the IP address field empty and continue.

  • Select your service type: [HTTP server]HandIcon.png.

  • Name the serviceHandIcon1.png. The protocolHandIcon2.png, port numberHandIcon3.png, and default landing pageHandIcon4.pngare pre-filled, based on standard use cases (i.e. port 80 for HTTP and port 443 for HTTPS traffic), but can be changed if necessary. Press [Add]HandIcon5.png.

Temporary disconnect

After this next step, the config push, the device will temporarily disconnect to reconfigure its network settings and will automatically reconnect. This may take a minute.
  • Finally, press [Push changes]HandIcon.pngin the config tab to complete the setup.

You can use your newly added HTTP service once the device is back online.

  • Open its [Info] tabHandIcon1.pngand press the HTTP service name you enteredHandIcon2.pngto open the HTTP service.

All set up

Now you're all set up to easily access your PLC's HTTP server.