Secure Remote Access
Application
Secure Remote Access (SRA) allows you to set up an encrypted connection between a PC and your control via the Internet. SRA allows the control to be displayed and operated on a PC, such as for service trainings or remote maintenance.
Related topics
- VNC settings
Requirements
- Existing Internet connection
- The following settings in the VNC settings window:
- Enable RemoteAccess and IPC check box is active
- In the Enabling other VNC area, the Inquire or Permitted check box is active
- PC with paid RemoteAccess software including the extension Secure Remote Access
- Manual
For more information, refer to the integrated help system of RemoteAccess.
You can open the context-sensitive help function of the RemoteAccess software by pressing the F1 key.
Description of function
To navigate to this function:
Tools Secure Remote Access
The PC provides a ten-digit session ID for you to enter in the HEIDENHAIN Secure Remote Access window.
SRA enables connection via an VPN server.
In the Extended area, the control shows the progress of the connection setup.
The HEIDENHAIN Secure Remote Access window provides the following buttons:
Button | Function |
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Connect | The control starts the connection with the entered session ID. |
Update | The control manually searches for updates for SRA. The control automatically searches for available updates when you open the HEIDENHAIN Secure Remote Access window. If an update is available, you can install it. The control restarts during the update. |
Config. | The control opens the Network settings window. Only for network specialists |
Show log | The control opens the log files of the SRA. |
Notes
If, in the VNC settings window, you set the Enabling other VNC setting to Inquire, you can permit or deny any connection.