Siemens SIMATIC NET Manual&Nbsp;

18 DCOM Settings with the dcomcnfg System Program
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Commissioning PC Stations - Manual and Quick Start
Release 5/2005
C79000-G8976-C156-07
New as of Windows XP + SP2:
As of Service Pack 2 for Windows XP, you can also set the limit for applications
that specify their own permissions.
Communication over OPC requires the following security limits:
S Local and remote access for the ANONYMOUS LOGON in Access Permission
You should set the following permissions for the applications used (for example,
OPC.SimaticNET) (see 18.4 and 18.6.4):
S Local and remote launch for Anonymous Logon in Launch Permission
S Local and remote activation for Anonymous Logon in Launch Permission
These settings are implemented and the touch of a button by ”Configuration
Console” (see 16.2.8).

Siemens SIMATIC NET Specifications

General

Category	Industrial Communication Software
Manufacturer	Siemens
Operating Systems	Windows, Linux
Protocols Supported	PROFIBUS, PROFINET, OPC UA
Compatibility	Siemens PLCs, Third-party devices with supported protocols