Once you've registered your edge gateway to the IXON Cloud and connected your Beckhoff to one of the LAN ports, you're ready to remotely access it.

If you've already followed the steps in this article and are unable to connect, see instead Can't connect to your machine - Issues and solutions.

1. LAN Source NAT may need to be disabled. It's on by default in the edge gateway's settings, but it may need to be disabled for you to connect to your Beckhoff.
   • Check your Beckhoff's network settings first and make sure that the edge gateway's LAN IP address is entered as the Beckhoff's default gateway.
   • Once that is done, turn off LAN Source NAT in the edge gateway settings at Fleet Manager > Devices > Click on your device name > Network > LAN.
2. Set up a VPN connection to your edge gateway.

You can now use TwinCAT to connect to your Beckhoff.

3. Connect to your Beckhoff. For detailed steps, click below.
   TwinCAT

   • Connect to your Beckhoff as you normally do, but make sure to manually enter your Beckhoff's IP address when searching for your Beckhoff.
     
   • Note that it is not possible to use a static route in your Beckhoff PLC as an alternative method, because your VPN address is dynamic and your computer's hostname cannot be used. Instead, use the connection method explained above.

If you are unable to connect, see Can't connect to your machine - Issues and solutions.