Access via SSH, web-based console or web interface

SSH access

If you have an SSH client on your laptop, you can use it to connect. For example, in the current Windows 10 versions, this is a Windows function that can be used via PowerShell. To do this, use the command ssh Administrator@<bsd-ip>.

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Remote access via SSH using Windows PowerShell.

Web-based console

If you do not have an SSH client, a web-based console is available on the device that you can access with a browser using HTTPS and the IP address of the device. Entering https://<ip-adress>/console in the browser will take you to the web-based console.

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Access via the web-based console of a TwinCAT/BSD system.

Since the device has a self-signed certificate, the browser displays a warning that it could not verify the certificate. You can simply ignore this and continue. You will now see a console in your web browser

Beckhoff Device Manager: web interface

If you prefer a graphical interface and do not want to use a terminal, you can also access the Beckhoff Device Manager website, which is the easiest way to configure the device. To do this, simply enter the IP address in the browser. For more information, see: Beckhoff Device Manager: web interface.

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Access to the device manager of a TwinCAT/BSD system.