Configuring PLCnext Store
Activating further system services can compromise security
Before activating further system services, you must perform a risk analysis of the system service and its impact on the security of the device and the application, taking into account the overall security context.
Activating the PLCnext Store in the system services
The PLCnext Store is deactivated by default. To activate PLCnext Store, proceed as follows:
- Log in to the WBM.
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Establishing a connection to the Web-based Management (WBM):
- Open a web browser on your computer.
- In the address field, enter the URL https://<IP-address-of-the-controller>/wbm,
for example: https://192.168.1.10/wbm.
For further information, see WBM.
- Open the System services page (System → System services) in the WBM.
- Activate the toggle switch of the PLCnext Store .
- Click the button.
After a reboot, the PLCnext Store page is available.
Adding the firewall rules
For a successful connection, you must add the appropriate firewall rules.
Prerequisites:
- There must be an Ethernet connection to the Internet with a corresponding IP address in accordance with the security context (see Deriving IP addresses).
- The device must be added to the PLCnext Store.
To add the firewall rules, proceed as follows:
- Open the Firewall page (Security → Firewall).
- Open the IP OUTPUT RULES tab.
- Provide the following information:
- Click the button.
Activating PLCnext Store on the PLCnext Store page
- Open the PLCnext Store page (Configuration → PLCnext Store).
- Activate the toggle switch of the PLCnext Store Service .
The PLCnext Store status should now look like this:
If there are connection problems, go to the PLCnext Store and check that the device is correctly added and connected. You can find information on this in the PLCnext Store Info Center.