Disable Unused Features

The EcoStruxure Panel Server allows you to deactivate unused ports/services to help minimize pathways for malicious attackers.

It is recommended to disable:

Wi-Fi activation and Wi-Fi infrastructure. Wi-Fi can be permanently deactivated, if required.
Wi-Fi access point (enabled by default). When the access point is disabled, pressing the button on the front face of the Panel Server does not trigger the access point activation. Deactivating Wi-Fi activation also disables the Wi-Fi access point and interrupts any active connection.
IEEE 802.15.4 (not active by default). IEEE 802.15.4 can be permanently deactivated.
Modbus gateway services (active by default). Can be deactivated on each interface (Ethernet 1, Ethernet 2, and/or Wi-Fi) in the Panel Server webpages.
DPWS discovery protocol over IP v4/6 (active by default)
RSTP Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (not active by default)

NOTE: Wi-Fi and IEEE 802.15.4 are natively unavailable on Wired by Design (WD) models, which have no wireless chipset.

For more information about disabling EcoStruxure Panel Server unused features, see DOCA0172•• EcoStruxure Panel Server - User Guide.