IT/OT integration is one of the current trends in the industrial environment with the Industry 4.0 revolution. As a result, PLCs are also becoming more intelligent and have more sophisticated functions inbuilt into them. Webserver is a tool by Siemens in TIA Portal to remotely access your PLC and automation systems via a dedicated webpage in a browser. Functions include data logging, modification of tags, and changing the operating state of the PLC. This tutorial will provide an in-depth walkthrough of the Web Server using the S7-1500 PLC.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.solisplc.com/tutorials/siemens-plc-web-server-for-s71500-in-tia-portal-accessing-your-plc-from-the-web