fox-FoxClientConnection

This component (Client Connection) properties configure a FoxSession connection initiated by this VM (Virtual Machine).A NiagaraStation and Workbench use it for a FoxSession.
Figure 45.   FoxClientConnections Property Sheet
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To access this view, expand Config > Drivers > NiagaraNetwork, right-click the NiagaraStation component in the Nav tree, click Views > AX Property Sheet and double-click Client Connection.

Property Value Description
State read only Reports the current state of the Fox connection.
Last Connect Time read-only Reports the last connected time of the device to the server.
Last Disconnect Time read-only Reports the last disconnected time of the device to the server.
Last Disconnect Cause read-only Reports the cause for disconnection of the device to the server.
Port number Defines the port number on the controller or computer used to connect to the network.

If using fox streaming, which uses the station to render the video stream, this port should be different from the station’s fox port. If you are not using fox streaming, this port should be the same as the station’s fox port.

Use Foxs true (default) or false Turns the use of a secure Fox connection on (true) and off (false).
Last Failure time read-only Reports the time for last failed connection.
Last failed Cause read-only Reports the cause for failed connection.
Retry Period hours minutes seconds Specifies the period for retry for connection.
Next Attempt Time read-only Displays the time for next attempt for connection.
Credential Store drop-down list Defines the Username and Password for the connection.

Actions

To access this view, right click Client Connection.

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This component has two default actions. You can manually force/test a connection using Manual Connect and Manual Disconnect actions.