Configuring the server to support an OPC UA client user
OPC UA clients require you to configure an authentication scheme. This scheme assures that the identity of each user can be
verified. It may use roles to limit user access to only certain areas. The scheme authenticates the user when he or she enters
a username and password, which are already configured for the user.
Prerequisites:
- You are connected to a running station that is configured with the OpcUaServer.
- The opcUaServer palette is open.
NOTE: When making any server-side changes, you must first disable and then re-enable the server.
Perform the following steps:
- In the Nav tree, expand , right-click OpcUaServer and click .The server’s AX Property Sheet opens.
- Under the
Enabledproperty, click the drop-down list and clickfalse.The driver diables the OpcUaServer. - In the Nav tree, expand .
- Drag the OpcUaAuthenticationScheme component from the opcUaServer palette to the station’s Authentication Schemes subfolder.
- Expand and double-click UserService.The User Manager opens.
- To add a single new user, click New and click OK.A second New window opens.
- Configure these properties and click Ok.:
- For
Nameenter the user’s name. - For
Authentication Scheme Name, select a scheme from the drop-down list. - For
Password, create a strong password and enter it a second time in theConfirmproperty.
A strong password requires at least ten characters, plus at least one of each of the following characters: lowercase, uppercase, and a digit.
- For
- If you use the same default password for all new users set the
Force Reset At Next Loginvalue totrue. - To enable the server, expand , right-click OpcUaServer and click .The AX Property Sheet opens.
- Set
Enabledtotrueand click Save.The server is ready to support an OPC UA client user.