Talk2M Free+

What is the Talk2M cloud? How does it work?

Talk2M is a cloud service that allows for remote access to your industrial machines and production lines located anywhere in the world.

• On your computer you have install the eCatcher application, which acts as VPN client and thus enables you to establish a connection between your PC and the Talk2M cloud service. eCatcher can also be installed and run on Android/iOS devices.

• On the side of your production line or machine you have to install an Ewon router (Cosy or Flexy). You connect the Ewon router to any device that you would like to access remotely in the future, typically a PLC.

• If you need to establish a remote access connection to the Ewon router, which is installed in a control cabinet in production, you start the eCatcher VPN client, log in to your Talk2M Free+ account, choose the Ewon router that you want to connect to and connect to it. Using a secure VPN tunnel, the Talk2M service connects you to the Ewon router, allowing you to carry out servicing remotely.

What do you need for remote access via an Ewon router?

• An Ewon industrial router connected to the Internet through LAN, WiFi or a mobile network
• A free Talk2M account created through the eCatcher VPN client
• A computer with the Windows operating system and the eCatcher VPN client installed

Comparing Talk2M Free+ and Talk2M Pro
Talk2M FREE+ (free) provides a connection between one user and one Ewon modem, with the proviso that if a second user wants to log in, the first user must log out. You can, of course, set up multiple Talk2M accounts and assign one Ewon modem to each. At that point, again, one user logs in to one modem and the other user logs in to the other modem. Together, however, you will never be logged in to one modem at a time.

• Talk2M FREE+ = Users can only log in independently to a Talk2M account (at the same time), but only one user can be connected to a modem at a time (i.e. if you have 5 Ewon modems in your Talk2M account, you will only connect to one of them at a time).
• Talk2M PRO = multiple users connect to multiple Ewon modems within one Talk2M account (flat fee).

How do you create a Talk2M account?

You create your Talk2M account directly in the eCatcher application, which you can download on our website. When you have installed it, start the application and click on Create Talk2M Free+ Account (1). Enter the name of your account and your username, email and password (2). You also need to enter your company's name, address and company type. Then activate your account, following the instructions in the activation email sent to your mailbox.

How do you pair an Ewon router with your Talk2M account?

To pair an Ewon router with your Talk2M account, connect to the Ewon using, for example, eBuddy. In your Ewon, follow the steps in the Quick Launch Wizard, which will help you configure your router in three quick steps. First, set your router's name and password (1). Second, choose the right type of Internet connection (2). Third, using the activation key from eCatcher, pair your router with your Talk2M Free+ account (3).

How do you access a machine remotely using an Ewon router?

Having paired an Ewon router with your Talk2M account, you can now connect to the router or rather the devices connected to the router's LAN ports. Run the eCatcher program installed on your computer and log in using your Talk2M Free+ account.

Choose the Ewon router from the list, click on it, and connect to it by clicking on the Connect button (1). Then you just connect to a given device using the device's software or by entering the device's IP address into your browser.

 
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