Summary 5. Summary If the IP address in the above example represented a PLC in your network, you would just have to configure this address in your PLC programming software; just as if you were sitting local to it. If you have performed this exercise with your LinkManager, SiteManager and the managed device connected to the same network, you may think:
“is the connection not just done directly, and not via the LinkManager, GateManager and SiteManager?” In fact, all communication always travels encrypted via the GateManager, so no matter where you place the SiteManager and the PLC device on the Internet, you will get the same experience; the device will seem like it was placed local to your PC, and be represented by its true local IP address. You could even have all devices of a certain type placed on different sites use the same local IP address. This will allow you to have one PLC project with the same IP address for all PLCs.
If you experienced that things worked out as described in this guide, we suggest you go ahead and deploy the SiteManager at a real production site, configure real industrial devices, and try it out using your own programming software. Everything is fully functional, and ready for production use! Secomea GateManager5 BASIC Guide Page 24 of 26