Enabling a remote display

So that you can remotely access an industrial PC with CE operating system, you must first activate Remote Display in the Beckhoff Device Manager. The remote display is disabled by default.

Requirements:

Host PC and embedded PC must be located in the same network. Depending on the operating system version, the network firewall must allow access via port 80 (HTTP) or port 443 (HTTPS).
The IP address or the host name of the embedded PC must be known.

Access data for the Beckhoff Device Manager on delivery.
Operating system	Access data
Windows Embedded Compact 7	User name: Administrator Password: 1

Enable the remote display as follows:

1. Open a web browser on the host PC.

2. Enter the IP address or the host name of the industrial PC in the web browser to start the Beckhoff Device Manager.

Example with IP address: https://169.254.136.237/config
Example with host name: https://CX-16C2B8/config

3. Enter the user name and password. The start page appears.

4. Click Device and then click Boot Opt.
Enabling a remote display 1:

5. Under Remote Display select the option On and confirm the settings.

6. In the information window click OK to accept the settings.

You have successfully activated Remote Display on the industrial PC. After restarting, you can remotely access your industrial PC.