Change platform daemon HTTP Port
This function on the Platform Administration view lets you change the HTTP port monitored by the host’s platform daemon for regular platform client connections (connections
that are not secure). By default, port 3011 is monitored for such connections. This differs from any port used for station
(Foxs) connections that are secure.
CAUTION: If there is a firewall on the host (or its network), before changing this port make sure that the firewall will allow traffic to the new port.
Figure 31. Update Platform Daemon HTTP Port dialog
If needed, you can change the daemon monitored port to another HTTP port. You may choose to do this for specific firewall
reasons, or perhaps for additional security. As shown in the figure above, you can type in the new port number in the Port field, which enables the OK button.
When you click OK, the platform daemon restarts, and your platform connection reopens (this does not affect the operation of any running station). If previously connected on the port without security, the platform icon shows in the Nav tree with the new HTTP port number (:n) in parenthesis.
NOTE: Before closing the host, which removes it from the Nav tree, carefully note the new (non-default) port number you entered. You must specify the port number the next time you open a platform using a
connection that is not secure. To check this port number in a station running on the host, open property sheet.