Dial-In Setup for PPP-Server | FP Web-Server V2.11 |
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9.1Dial-up Networking Setup for Computer/ FP Web-Server
The FP Web-Server can administer a modem that permits logging on a "PPP-Client" and establishing a TCP/ IP connection to the FP Web-Server via modem.
When the connection has been established, the functions are the same as the ones described above for Ethernet communication.
Functions possible:
•Http server for Web pages
•RS232C/ Ethernet ports
•Modbus communication
•Remote configuration
In addition, the FP Web-Server provides a "Gateway" function that allows other FP Web-Servers (that are connected to the "Gateway" FP Web-Server via the Ethernet) to be accessed via a long-distance modem connection. A description of the gateway setup can be found under PPP Gateway Functions (see page 119).
In the following paragraph, the installation of a Windows95 computer and modem is described. Using its standard Windows Dial-up Networking (PPP-Client) functions you can call up a FP Web-Server.
For a detailed description of the parameters for the PPP-Server in the FP Web-Server, refer to PPP-Server Configurator Inputs and Parameters (see page 127).
•In a LAN, only one PPP server gateway is allowed.
•The default LAN gateway address is replaced by the PPP gateway address during a modem connection.
•Set up the PPP client to accept the remote IP address from the PPP server.
•Problems may occur if the server is connected to a client via modem and via LAN at the same time.
9.1.1TCP/ IP Network Installation of a Windows ClientTo make it possible for a computer (FPWIN Pro, GKWIN, COM2WINSOCK, COMIP, etc.) to communicate with the FP Web-Server via the network, the TCP/ IP network protocol has to be installed. These settings are independent of the decision whether the communication is carried out via the Ethernet or via the dial-up networking modem. For details on the TCP/ IP installation on a Windows computer, please refer to the online help under TCP/ IP Setup for Configurator/ Browser Operations via LAN.