Planning the use
3.10 Planning information security
Wireless Teach Pendant F IWLAN V2
Operating Instructions, 08/2010, A5E02453837-01
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● Communication network
Task Additional information Check
Examine the application environment with a
spectrum analyzer and via WLAN measurement
programs for possible radio interference.
If you detect sources of interference, specify the
appropriate remedial measures. Log the results.
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Only operate the communication network in the
infrastructure mode.
System manual "Basics on Setting
up an Industrial Wireless LAN"
(http://support.automation.siemens.
com/WW/view/en/9975764),
"Network architecture" section
Isolate the automation networks from all other
networks. Use routers and firewalls or VPNs at
points where connections to these networks are
needed. Limit the communication between the
networks to the absolute minimum required.
Operating Instructions "SCALANCE
X-400"
(http://support.automation.siemens.
com/WW/view/en/19625216)
Operating Instructions "SCALANCE
S and SOFTNET Security Client"
(http://support.automation.siemens.
com/WW/view/en/21719299)
Prevent unauthorized participation in the
wireless communication using authentication
mechanisms.
"SCALANCE W-700" configuration
manual
(http://support.automation.siemens.
com/WW/view/en/32816761)
● HMI device
Task Additional information Check
Use a password to protect the Control Panel
and Taskbar of the HMI device against
unauthorized access.
Section "Entering and deleting a
password (Page 114)"
Enable the data channel used to transfer the
project to the HMI device only during the
transfer of the project.
Section "Programming the data
channel (Page 142)"
Enable encryption for data transmission in the
WLAN configuration.
Change the default password for accessing the
WLAN configuration in the Web Based
management.
Section "Configuring the WLAN
connection (Page 116)"
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