there are quite a view questions to answer before we can start here. First of all, you mentioned that you have several Systems around the city. I just wonder how is the connectivity at this time? Do you have an Ethernet that you can use?

Do you have any other connectivity available or any Landline? Is there a way to use Wireless instead?

You see, so many questions. I think the best thing would be to get in touch with a Specialist from Siemens about this. It is much easier to get the best solution for your installation if you know the boundary conditions.

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well, this is the best situation you can have. In such a situation I would choose an ADSL Router with VPN functionality, because the security and integrity of each plant is very important. You can connect several VPN’s to your central control. With this you have a save and secure system. This will also work with the IT CP over the VPN Tunnel.

I think you will be very satisfied with this solution.

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well... I talked to a guy who is very deep into WinCC and he told me that it is not really recommendable, especially in your business to use Web Client / Server architectures. We would choose to use the second solution with the Ethernet CP’s and WinCC with CP 1613 and S7 1613. Between the ADSL Routers you will have to use VPN Networks to secure the Network over all and to achieve to capability to use the Port 102 for the S7 Communication you will have to use. The IT CP can also be replaced by the Standard EX CP if you do not use the IT Capability of the CP.

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Hi Guys,

J_Bell, I don't agree that client/server is not recommendable. Why not?
Atos, you already have the WinCC stations on your factories? If yes, you canto create a multi-project in the Control Center and control and monitor your factories without doing changesin theproject of your factories.