VPN connection AXCF2152

PLCnext Technology & PLCnext Controls
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Hi,
I am using mGuard secure cloud and Shrew Soft and i want to debug my PLC (2152) remotely via VPN. I already ping the PLC (192.100.0.175) and the mGuard (192.100.0.1) on Command Prompt and have response.
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But I’m having some troubles trying to connect to the PLC on PLCNext Engineer (I’m using version 2022.9):
When I search the PLC on “Online Controllers” I set the option of connection on “Shrew Soft” but it doesn’t find any device. So, I cant even establish connection to start debugging or even writing the program on the PLC.
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What i need to do?
Thanks!

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I have not been successful using the Scan for Online Controllers…just like you.
Usually, you can go to the “Plant” view, right click on your controller, and select Connect. I use this routinely with PLCNext controllers via VPN.
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The scan function uses the DCP protocol. It is based on MAC addresses and thus cannot be routed. That is the reason why you cannot scan for devices via a VPN connection.