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2 Overview
2.1 General Description
Netbiter Remote Access provides a remote connection via Netbiter Argos to the serial and
Ethernet ports on a Netbiter EC300 series gateway. This makes it possible to use personal
computer software to remotely interact with industrial devices, just as if they were con-
nected locally to the computer.
To establish the remote connection, a driver called QuickConnect is installed on the local
computer. The driver creates a secure VPN “tunnel” via Netbiter Argos between the Net-
biter gateway and the software application on the computer.
Each tunnel can contain up to 50 individual “channels” for the actual connections to the
remote devices. Three types of channel are supported:
Serial Creates a virtual serial port which is mapped to the RS-232 or RS-485
port on the Netbiter gateway.
Network bridge Enables a remote connection to the Ethernet LAN port of the Netbiter
gateway, allowing access to any device on the remote network.
TCP/UDP port
forwarding
Maps the channel to a specific remote IP address and port for TCP/UDP
messaging.
Netbiter Remote Access is designed for connections that are open only for a limited time
(8 hours maximum) while the user performs the required tasks. Permanent connections,
for example between a SCADA application and equipment in the field, are not supported.
2.2 Supported Equipment
Netbiter Remote Access can remotely connect with almost any industrial application with
a serial or Ethernet port, and the list of tested and verified applications is constantly being
revised and amended.
Please visit www.netbiter.com for up-to-date information about supported applications.
2.3 Requirements
Using the Netbiter Remote Access function requires:
• A Netbiter EC300 series gateway and a Netbiter Argos account
• The Netbiter QuickConnect driver installed on your computer
• General knowledge of TCP/IP networks
• Specific knowledge of the remote network setup
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Remote Access User Manual Doc ID: HMSI-27-240 Version: 2.0
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