The DNC menu item
Application
The DNC menu item allows you to permit or block access to the control (e.g., connections via a network or TNCremo).
Related topics
- Connecting network drives
- Setting up a network
- TNCremo
- Remote Desktop Manager (#133 / #3-01-1)
Description of function
To navigate to this function:
Settings Network/Remote Access DNC
The DNC area contains the following icons:
Icon | Meaning |
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Add a computer-specific connection | |
Edit a computer-specific connection | |
Delete a computer-specific connection |
When a connection is active, the control displays an icon in the information bar.
The DNC area
In the DNC area you use toggle switches to activate the following functions:
Switch | Meaning |
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DNC access permitted | Permit or block all accesses to the control through a network |
TNCopt full access allowed | Permit or block full access via TNCopt Only for testing |
Host computer operation | Pass command control to an external host computer, for example to transfer data to the control; or end host computer operation If host computer operation is active, the control displays the Host computer is active message in the information bar. You cannot use the Manual and Program Run operating modes. You cannot activate host computer operation while running an NC program. |
Secure connections
The control displays general and customized settings for Secure connections. You can activate the following functions:
Row | Meaning |
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Fingerprint of the host key | Pressing the Show button tells the control to show a unique ASCII image that is equivalent to a fingerprint. When setting up a secure connection, you can compare this ASCII image to an image within the client application. That way you can ensure that you are connecting to the right control. |
Setup permitted | If the toggle switch is active, client applications can establish a secure connection for the current user. Activate this toggle switch only while you are setting up a connection. |
Key management | In this row, you open the Certificate and keys window. |
Computer-specific connections
If the machine manufacturer has defined the optional machine parameter CfgAccessControl (no. 123400), then in the Connections area you can permit or block access for up to 32 connections defined by you.
The control shows the defined information in a table:
Column | Meaning |
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Name | Host name of the external computer |
Description | Additional information |
IP address | Network address of the external computer |
Access |
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Type |
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Active | If a connection is active, the control displays a green circle. If a connection is inactive, the control displays a gray circle. |
Notes
- In the machine parameter allowDisable (no. 129202) the machine manufacturer defines whether the Host computer operation toggle switch is available.
- In the optional machine parameter denyAllConnections (no. 123403) the machine manufacturer defines whether the control permits computer-specific connections.