Security and HTTP, FTP, and TFTP Services
You can enhance security for your project by disabling the FTP/TFTP and HTTP services at times when you do not need to use them. The module uses the service to provide access to the embedded Web pages. The module uses the and services to support various features including firmware upgrades, and services.
The module’s HTTP, FTP, and TFTP services can be disabled or enabled using the Control Expert Network Editor → Security screen.
On power up, these services are:
You can use Control Expert to enable or disable HTTP, FTP, and TFTP services as described in the following procedure.
If the HTTP, FTP, or TFTP services have been enabled with Control Expert, they can also be enabled or disabled at run time using the DATA_EXCH block. (See the Communication Block Library for Control Expert.
Using Control Expert to Enable and Disable Firmware Upgrade, FDR and Web Access Services
Perform the following steps to enable or disable FTP/TFTP or HTTP services on the module.
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In the Control Expert Project Browser → Structural View, double-click the desired Ethernet network in the Communication → Networks directory to open the Network Editor.
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Click the Security tab.
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On the Security screen, choose the appropriate setting: (Enabled or Disabled) for the service or services.
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The edits will take effect when they are successfully downloaded from your PC to the CPU and from the CPU to the communication modules and network devices.
