IO-Link Master with PROFINET Interface DataLine 8 Ports IP 65 / IP 66 / IP 67
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9.1.3
IoT: Configure security mode
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The IoT interface of the IO-Link offers a security mode. It enables secure data transmission via
transport encryption and restriction of the access to IO-Link masters and IO-Link devices via user
authentication.
To configure the security mode:
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Select [IoT] menu.
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The menu page shows the current settings.
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Set the following parameters as required:
Name
Description
Possible values
[Security mode HTTPS]
Set the security mode
[Disabled]
Security mode disabled
[Enabled]
Security mode enabled
[Security password]
Password
Note: The set password is not displayed.
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Save changed values on the device.
The security mode only protects the access to the device via the IoT interface.
The user name "administrator" cannot be changed.
The security mode can be enabled without setting the password. During the attempt to write to
the device, LR DEVICE requires to enter and confirm the password.
After entering the password, the user has unrestricted access to IO-Link masters and
connected IO-Link devices. The password will only be requested again if the current LR
DEVICE session is over (e. g. after rebooting the LR DEVICE).
To change the set password:
► Sign in with a valid password.
► Enter the new password in the field [Security password].
► Write changes to the device.
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The new password is set.
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LR DEVICE requires entering the new password to be able to access to the IO-Link
master.
