Configuring Firewalls

By default, a client (browser) connects to a Plant SCADA Access Anywhere Server using port 8080 for both encrypted and unencrypted WebSocket communication. This port number can be changed using the Plant SCADA Access Anywhere Server Configuration utility.

To enable direct connection from the client to the Plant SCADA Access Anywhere Server (without using the Secure Gateway), the server needs to be directly accessible from the client using port 8080.

If the Windows firewall is enabled on the same computer where the Plant SCADA Access Anywhere Server is installed, configure it to enable the Plant SCADA Access Anywhere client connection.

1. Open the Windows Control Panel and then Windows Firewall.

2. Select Advanced Settings and select Inbound Rules.

3. Click New Rule.

   

4. Select Port and click Next.

5. Enter the specific port: 8080.

   

6. Click Next and select Allow the connection.

   

7. Click Next and select to apply the rule on the Domain, Private and Public networks.

   

8. Click Next, assign a name for the rule.

   

9. Click Finish.