# Hardware and Linux

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## [About the Hardware and Linux category](https://www.wago.community/t/about-the-hardware-and-linux-category/65)

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**Author:** [@tyrone.visser](https://www.wago.community/u/tyrone.visser)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 6:09pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/about-the-hardware-and-linux-category/65 "2022-05-26T18:09:14Z")

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A category to discuss best practices and tips for using WAGO hardware. This includes Linux operating systems for the PFC/Edge Controller platform and the Edge Computer platform.

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## [LoRaWAN HAT/mini-PCIe card on WAGO Edge Controller — experiences and recommendations?](https://www.wago.community/t/lorawan-hat-mini-pcie-card-on-wago-edge-controller-experiences-and-recommendations/2746)

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**Author:** [@espenbo](https://www.wago.community/u/espenbo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 6:22am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/lorawan-hat-mini-pcie-card-on-wago-edge-controller-experiences-and-recommendations/2746 "2026-10-06T06:22:22Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m working on a project where I want to add LoRaWAN gateway capability directly to a WAGO Edge Controller running Debian Linux, and I’m hoping someone here has done something similar. My setup and goal: I…

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## [Has Anyone Enabled H.264 Support in the WP400 Qt Browser Engine?](https://www.wago.community/t/has-anyone-enabled-h-264-support-in-the-wp400-qt-browser-engine/2893)

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**Author:** [@TJ1234567](https://www.wago.community/u/TJ1234567)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 9:25am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/has-anyone-enabled-h-264-support-in-the-wp400-qt-browser-engine/2893 "2026-10-02T09:25:44Z")

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Has anyone successfully enabled H.264 encoding support in the WP400 Qt browser engine? I am currently trying to receive and display a web camera video stream via RTSP on a WP400 display. I have confirmed that the RTSP …

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## [OPC UA connection problem](https://www.wago.community/t/opc-ua-connection-problem/2720)

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**Author:** [@hkn\_blt](https://www.wago.community/u/hkn_blt)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 9:13am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/opc-ua-connection-problem/2720 "2026-10-02T09:13:55Z")

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Hello, I’m establishing a SCADA connection via OPC UA using symbol configuration. CPU: 750-8112 Fw: 28 The connection occasionally drops, and I have to restart OPC via WBM to regain access. Is there a place on the CP…

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## [Is the 750-482/000-001 compatible with the 750-8212 PFC200?](https://www.wago.community/t/is-the-750-482-000-001-compatible-with-the-750-8212-pfc200/2896)

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**Author:** [@DaveSelf](https://www.wago.community/u/DaveSelf)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 1:41am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/is-the-750-482-000-001-compatible-with-the-750-8212-pfc200/2896 "2026-10-02T01:41:14Z")

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I want to order a 750-482/000-001 2 channel analog input that has the HART and NAMUR NE 43 features, but I can’t seem to figure out if it is compatible with my 750-8212 PFC200.

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## [Using Ethernet Ports in Separated Mode](https://www.wago.community/t/using-ethernet-ports-in-separated-mode/2895)

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**Author:** [@TomasD](https://www.wago.community/u/TomasD)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 12:18pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/using-ethernet-ports-in-separated-mode/2895 "2026-10-01T12:18:24Z")

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I want to assign different IP addresses to ports X1 and X2. I’ve run into a situation where I’m assigning different IP ranges, such as 10.10.10.20/24, 10.10.10.1, and 10.20.10.40/24, 10.20.10.1. When I connect to X1, I …

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## [How To: Create a self installing SD Card (aka Magic SD)](https://www.wago.community/t/how-to-create-a-self-installing-sd-card-aka-magic-sd/280)

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**Author:** [@WagoKurt](https://www.wago.community/u/WagoKurt)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 4:09am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/how-to-create-a-self-installing-sd-card-aka-magic-sd/280 "2026-10-01T04:09:00Z")

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Steps to create an SD card that when booted, will perform an automatic Firmware Update. Create a bootable sd-card Using a flashing utility (like Balena or WinDiskImager) Using WBM via Administration\>Create Image B…

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## [How To: CODESYS Control for Linux SL Installation on Edge Computer](https://www.wago.community/t/how-to-codesys-control-for-linux-sl-installation-on-edge-computer/1230)

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**Author:** [@jgovek](https://www.wago.community/u/jgovek)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 12:04am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/how-to-codesys-control-for-linux-sl-installation-on-edge-computer/1230 "2026-10-01T00:04:24Z")

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This post assumes you already know how to set up and configure the Edge Computers out of the box. Installing the Codesys runtime on the WAGO Edge Computers is pretty straight forward, but there can be some tricky parts: …

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## [BC100’s Web Server and Authentication Method](https://www.wago.community/t/bc100-s-web-server-and-authentication-method/2891)

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**Author:** [@JohnDitter](https://www.wago.community/u/JohnDitter)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/bc100-s-web-server-and-authentication-method/2891 "2026-09-28T19:59:52Z")

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WAGO’s Basic Controllers (i.e., 750-8000 and 750-8001) use a different web server and authentication method than some of WAGO’s other controllers (i.e., PFCs, TP600s, and CC100s). With the BC100s, authentication uses HT…

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## [Change WP400 default keyboard layout](https://www.wago.community/t/change-wp400-default-keyboard-layout/2886)

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**Author:** [@quenorha](https://www.wago.community/u/quenorha)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 6:02am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/change-wp400-default-keyboard-layout/2886 "2026-09-22T06:02:56Z")

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On the WP400, you can change the keyboard layout by clicking the globe icon on the keyboard. For french, scroll down (there are some “empty” options), and “français” will appear. To avoid having to do this after every …

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## [FW Update on 751-9412 CC100 Secure](https://www.wago.community/t/fw-update-on-751-9412-cc100-secure/2878)

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**Author:** [@ChristianBelote](https://www.wago.community/u/ChristianBelote)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/fw-update-on-751-9412-cc100-secure/2878 "2026-09-16T20:04:23Z")

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The FW-Update to FW04 will fail, if Date and Time are not set correctly.​ Set correct Date and Time before YOCTO FW update to FW04

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## [Mounting SMB share](https://www.wago.community/t/montage-dossier-smb/2769)

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**Author:** [@Etienne](https://www.wago.community/u/Etienne)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/montage-dossier-smb/2769 "2026-09-08T22:12:21Z")

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Hello everyone, I would like to know if it is possible on the Edge Controller or TP600 to mount a directory from a device on the network shared via Samba? I need to retrieve files from my controller…

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## [PFC300 XTR Roadmap](https://www.wago.community/t/pfc300-xtr-roadmap/2865)

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**Author:** [@damienexail](https://www.wago.community/u/damienexail)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 8:05am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/pfc300-xtr-roadmap/2865 "2026-09-07T08:05:19Z")

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Hello, Do you know when the 750-8310/0400 will be available for example? I have to use only XTR version on my projects.

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## [Terminating resistor of 120 Ω](https://www.wago.community/t/terminating-resistor-of-120/2866)

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**Author:** [@damienexail](https://www.wago.community/u/damienexail)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/terminating-resistor-of-120/2866 "2026-09-04T13:35:56Z")

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Hello, I use a lot of 750-658 Can card or 750-652 RS com card in XTR version. I’ve never found a sturdy, small, industrial-grade 120-ohm resistor that can be mounted directly on the card I’m looking for resistors that…

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## [Create and execute a shell script (SSH) on controller](https://www.wago.community/t/create-and-execute-a-shell-script-ssh-on-controller/2863)

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**Author:** [@Anton](https://www.wago.community/u/Anton)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 10:42am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/create-and-execute-a-shell-script-ssh-on-controller/2863 "2026-09-04T10:42:39Z")

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I am having trouble to get a Linux shell script to execute on a 750-8212 controller through SSH. Can this be done? If so, where is a proper place on the controller file system for a shell script? The script only needs to…

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## [Unsupervised firmware + application update](https://www.wago.community/t/unsupervised-firmware-application-update/2849)

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**Author:** [@sommerz](https://www.wago.community/u/sommerz)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/unsupervised-firmware-application-update/2849 "2026-08-22T12:48:07Z")

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Hi! This may be well outside of normal scope, but hopefully someone may be of assistance. Goal: To have a CC100 on a remote network be able to safely do an automatic firmware and app update without user interaction out…

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## [Install Tailscale on Wago cc100](https://www.wago.community/t/install-tailscale-on-wago-cc100/873)

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**Author:** [@espenbo](https://www.wago.community/u/espenbo)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/install-tailscale-on-wago-cc100/873 "2026-08-19T19:59:04Z")

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Install Tailscale on Wago cc100 https://tailscale.com Login via SSH ssh root@ipaddress pass: wago Download the latest Tailscale client https://pkgs.tailscale.com/stable/#static arm: tailscale\_1.62.1\_arm.tgz http…

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## [Modbus RTU / RS485 Communication Issues with WAGO 750-8112 CPU](https://www.wago.community/t/modbus-rtu-rs485-communication-issues-with-wago-750-8112-cpu/2844)

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**Author:** [@hkn\_blt](https://www.wago.community/u/hkn_blt)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 12:16am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/modbus-rtu-rs485-communication-issues-with-wago-750-8112-cpu/2844 "2026-08-19T00:16:42Z")

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Dear WAGO Technical Support Team, I am experiencing communication problems with Modbus RTU over RS485 using a WAGO 750-8112 CPU, and I would appreciate your technical assistance. The main issue is that communication wi…

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## [Mount SD Card in CLI](https://www.wago.community/t/mount-sd-card-in-cli/2843)

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**Author:** [@Etienne](https://www.wago.community/u/Etienne)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 5:43am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/mount-sd-card-in-cli/2843 "2026-08-18T05:43:30Z")

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Hello, Does anyone know of a command to mount an SD card from the command line? The objective is to automate the configuration of a Wago PLC using a script. Thanks in advance

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## [WagoAppMail Attatchment is not available](https://www.wago.community/t/wagoappmail-attatchment-is-not-available/2830)

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**Author:** [@ZasAdus](https://www.wago.community/u/ZasAdus)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 3:55am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/wagoappmail-attatchment-is-not-available/2830 "2026-08-15T03:55:42Z")

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Hello, I am trying to sent mail via WagoAppMail.FbSmtpSendFile, but it doesn’t send it, I also configured mails without attachment and they work. I am saving files in /home/codesys\_root/PlcLogic/etc1/etc2/example.txt. I …

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## [Enable RS485 internal bias resistorsin Wago PFC300 750-8302](https://www.wago.community/t/enable-rs485-internal-bias-resistorsin-wago-pfc300-750-8302/2816)

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**Author:** [@Diego\_MP](https://www.wago.community/u/Diego_MP)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 10:36am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/enable-rs485-internal-bias-resistorsin-wago-pfc300-750-8302/2816 "2026-07-15T10:36:53Z")

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Hi,in the manual at 5.1.3 Using the Communication Interface is claimed: For easier wiring, the bias and termination resistors built into the communication interface can be activated. Can this be done in a Codesys proje…

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## [OpenEMS Docker on a WAGO PFC Controller](https://www.wago.community/t/openems-docker-on-a-wago-pfc-controller/2802)

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**Author:** [@TJ1234567](https://www.wago.community/u/TJ1234567)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 9:20am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/openems-docker-on-a-wago-pfc-controller/2802 "2026-07-03T09:20:19Z")

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Hello Community, Has anyone in the community used OpenEMS with a WAGO controller (PFC series)? I am currently evaluating whether OpenEMS could be used for connecting to a PCS. Any information, experiences, or advice wo…

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## [Data logging to flat file (CSV) and SD card longevity](https://www.wago.community/t/data-logging-to-flat-file-csv-and-sd-card-longevity/2461)

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**Author:** [@tn7231](https://www.wago.community/u/tn7231)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/data-logging-to-flat-file-csv-and-sd-card-longevity/2461 "2026-06-24T14:41:23Z")

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Im following the https://www.wago.com/global/lp-thank-you-onlineseminar-data-logging video and creating a data logger on my PFC300 controller to write to CSV files on an SD Card. I am giving the user a settable option to…

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## [how to update my PLC 750-8212/025-002 firmware from "02.08.31(11)" to "04.05.10"](https://www.wago.community/t/how-to-update-my-plc-750-8212-025-002-firmware-from-02-08-31-11-to-04-05-10/2785)

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**Author:** [@anibal](https://www.wago.community/u/anibal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/how-to-update-my-plc-750-8212-025-002-firmware-from-02-08-31-11-to-04-05-10/2785 "2026-06-24T13:46:26Z")

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Hi, I tried to update my PLC to the version that was on " WAGO Download Center ". I tried both loading it directly via WBM and SD, but neither of the two options lets me perform the update. I’m not sure if it’s not compa…

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## [Data logger using Network Variable List from PLC](https://www.wago.community/t/data-logger-using-network-variable-list-from-plc/2788)

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**Author:** [@damienexail](https://www.wago.community/u/damienexail)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/data-logger-using-network-variable-list-from-plc/2788 "2026-06-24T11:48:23Z")

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Hello, I would like create a data recorder by using the Network Variable generated by my PLCs. The idea is to use a raspberry, collect informations on the network and write it on a big SD or USB. I can use a CPU PLC j…

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## [PFC300 + WP400 Remote desktop (VNC)](https://www.wago.community/t/pfc300-wp400-remote-desktop-vnc/2718)

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**Author:** [@lorenzo](https://www.wago.community/u/lorenzo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 4:42am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/pfc300-wp400-remote-desktop-vnc/2718 "2026-06-22T04:42:49Z")

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Hello everyone, I am developing a new machine using a WAGO PFC300 and two WP400 panels (two different clients and two different instances of WebVisu). My service manager requires the possibility to monitor the HMI user…

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## [WP400 VNC-server](https://www.wago.community/t/wp400-vnc-server/2781)

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**Author:** [@VegardS](https://www.wago.community/u/VegardS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 4:41am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/wp400-vnc-server/2781 "2026-06-22T04:41:20Z")

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Hi, I saw someone request VNC support for the WP400 some time ago, and I thought it would be useful in one of my own projects as well, so I did some research and managed to get it working using the Debian ARM64 package …

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## [Udhcpc Modified: Added 'leasefail' case](https://www.wago.community/t/udhcpc-modified-added-leasefail-case/2709)

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**Author:** [@Boettcher](https://www.wago.community/u/Boettcher)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 12:18am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/udhcpc-modified-added-leasefail-case/2709 "2026-06-15T00:18:24Z")

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I am doing some weird things and I need someone to tell me if what I am doing is wrong: I am developing portable desktop scale systems around a CC100. Network port X2 (br1) is always attached to a WAGO WAP 758-919 in Ac…

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## [Secure boot: PFC300 (750-8302)](https://www.wago.community/t/secure-boot-pfc300-750-8302/2730)

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**Author:** [@Pola](https://www.wago.community/u/Pola)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 12:14am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/secure-boot-pfc300-750-8302/2730 "2026-06-15T00:14:14Z")

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Hello, please does the PFC300 (750-8302) support any form of: Secure Boot, Verified Boot, Measured Boot, or hardware root-of-trust? I found many network/security features in the documentation (WAGO Cyber Security M…

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## [PLC Watchdog error lost communication during power OFF & ON](https://www.wago.community/t/plc-watchdog-error-lost-communication-during-power-off-on/2749)

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**Author:** [@Sanjaykathiravan1](https://www.wago.community/u/Sanjaykathiravan1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 1:57pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/plc-watchdog-error-lost-communication-during-power-off-on/2749 "2026-06-05T13:57:30Z")

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Hello Everyone, I am using WAGO 750-8212 PLC with beijer HMI X2 pro. I lost communication in 2 way one is through power on and another time during machine running which is sometime only. I tried with increasing scan cyc…

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