Disable and Enable PXIe-8862 Web Server Settings

In this article will show the steps on how to disable and enable the Web Server settings using PXIe8862 in NI Linux real time operating system.

Disabling the Web Server Settings:

1. Open NI MAX, in Remote System, right-click the device and select Web Configuration.
2. Click on the settings at the top-right corner.  
   Note: If no settings icon shows at the top-right corner, you may need to install NI Web-Based Configuration and Monitoring module in NI MAX.
    
3. Choose Web Servers
4. Go to HTTP Enabled settings and untick the checkbox.
    
5. Click Save after changes is made.
6. Reboot the chassis.

Enabling the Web Server Settings:

1. You need to use an Ethernet cable to connect directly to the chassis.
2. Open NI MAX, in Remote System, click Troubleshoot Remote System Discovery, and select the relevant series and models.
   
3. You will see the IP address of the chassis in the list.
4. Use Command Prompt to ping the chassis to confirm communication.
    
5. Please use third party software (such as puTTY, Filezilla) to link to the chassis by entering the IP address.
6. After logging in, please go to the specified path /etc/natinst/appweb.
7. And enter the command ls to view the file in this folder NISystemWebServer.ini.
8. Enter the modify file mode, change the Enabled item under Default section to true, and confirm to save.
    
9. Finally, restart the machine.