Configuration
4.16 Security
CP 1243-8 IRC
Operating Instructions, 02/2018, C79000-G8976-C385-03
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For the configuration limits of the security functions refer to the section Performance data
and configuration limits (Page 22).
To be able to configure the security functions, you need to create a security user; see
section Security user (Page 105).
4.16.1
Security user
Creating a security user
You need the relevant configuration rights to be able to configure security functions. For this
purpose, you need to create at least one security user with the corresponding rights.
Navigate to the global security settings > "User and roles" > "Users" tab.
1.
Create a user with the associated parameters such as authentication mode, session
duration, etc.
2.
Assign this user the role "NET Standard" or "NET Administrator" in the area below
"Assigned roles".
After logging on, this user can make the necessary settings in the STEP 7 project.
In the future, continue to log on as this user when working on security parameters.
4.16.2
MSC authentication
MSC authentication on the different interfaces
When using the secure MSC protocol (MSC / MSCsec) for the CP as MSC station the
authentication data for the interface involved must be configured.
Parameter groups
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MSC authentication - Ethernet interface
Relevant when using MSC on the Ethernet interface
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MSC authentication - MD720
Relevant on the serial interface when using MSC via mobile wireless
Parameter
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User name
User name for communication using MSC
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Password
Password for communication using MSC
The user name and password must be different for every MSC station in the network.
