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Allow access to internet / corporate network

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The WAN and LAN side of the IXrouter are separated by the internal firewall. However, you can change the LAN to WAN access rules. You have the option to allow access to the internet, for example when you are on-site and need to look up manuals or a PLC needs to send e-mails. You can also allow access to the corporate network, for example when a PLC needs to store data on a local FTP server. Additionally, if your IXrouter supports a Wi-Fi functionality, you can use it's Wi-Fi hotspot to set up a wireless (internet) connection.

The next steps show you how to set these access rules.

  • Go to [Devices] in the main menuHandIcon1.png, select the concerning deviceHandIcon2.png, open its [Config] tabHandIcon3.png, and edit edit_black.png the firewall settingsHandIcon4.png.

  • Toggle the option that is relevant toHandIcon1.pngyou and press [Done]HandIcon2.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.

Wi-Fi hotspot

View our Wi-Fi hotspot-article when your IXrouter supports Wi-Fi and you prefer to wirelessly access the internet / corporate network.