# Archived Topics

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## [Oracle 12c](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/oracle-12c/8680)

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**Author:** [@rjmah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/rjmah)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/oracle-12c/8680 "2015-01-06T17:35:02Z")

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I'm planning to upgrading from Oracle 10g to 12c. Anyone using 12c out there?

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## [PostgreSQL to MySQL migration?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/postgresql-to-mysql-migration/9473)

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**Author:** [@mikap72](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mikap72)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 11:07am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/postgresql-to-mysql-migration/9473 "2014-12-21T11:07:54Z")

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PostgreSQL and MySQL are not 100% compatible. So will everything be just Plug-and-Play or are the things, you should pay special attention, if you are migrating your system from PostgreSQL to MySQL? In my mind are especi…

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## [BacNet protocol in Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bacnet-protocol-in-ignition/9452)

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**Author:** [@flavien](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/flavien)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 10:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bacnet-protocol-in-ignition/9452 "2014-12-16T10:58:02Z")

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Hi, Can Ignition communicate with BacNet protocol ? I want to command some boilers, refrigerated unit, lightning and air handling system to incorporate into an energy supervision for buildings. Thanks,

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## [Mobile using Ubuntu Server 14.04](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-using-ubuntu-server-14-04/9407)

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**Author:** [@drewdin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drewdin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2014, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mobile-using-ubuntu-server-14-04/9407 "2014-12-10T15:43:30Z")

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Has anyone had success getting the Mobile app working with Ubuntu Server 14.04 and Ignition 7.7.1? Thats the last thing I have left that wont work, thanks

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## [Transaction Group Data Size](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-data-size/9178)

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**Author:** [@kaikai](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kaikai)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/transaction-group-data-size/9178 "2014-10-15T20:22:49Z")

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Hello, I’m trying to understand the data collection from transaction group to MYSQL. I stored different data type in separate group to database. However, the result does not match what it should be… For example, the Ig…

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## [Upgrading FactoryPMI 3.3.4 to Ignition 7.7](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgrading-factorypmi-3-3-4-to-ignition-7-7/9161)

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**Author:** [@srosbury](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/srosbury)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/upgrading-factorypmi-3-3-4-to-ignition-7-7/9161 "2014-10-15T16:03:13Z")

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Carl Gould wrote: Once you get your system booted up in a FactoryPMI 3.3.4 gateway, you should be able to make a gateway backup from there, and then import that into Ignition 7.7.1 using the legacy upgrade panel I …

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## [Shell Commands](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shell-commands/9165)

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**Author:** [@allenr8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/allenr8)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2014, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/shell-commands/9165 "2014-10-10T14:22:29Z")

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Is there a list of commands that can be issued for the gateway that I can execute in a shell? Mainly looking for stuff like changing ports, starting/stopping, etc. Thanks!

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## [Updating Java 5 to 7 in FactoryPMI 1.8.6 Fails](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/updating-java-5-to-7-in-factorypmi-1-8-6-fails/9135)

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**Author:** [@srosbury](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/srosbury)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2014, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/updating-java-5-to-7-in-factorypmi-1-8-6-fails/9135 "2014-10-09T18:13:41Z")

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After restoring a backup of FactoryPMI 1.8.6 on my Win7x64 box, I started gateway and my restored projects display above a message that Java needs to be updated. I used the link provided in red popup at bottom of browser…

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## [IP Address](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ip-address/2583)

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**Author:** [@Pulsar2003](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pulsar2003)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2014, 1:11pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ip-address/2583 "2014-09-24T13:11:07Z")

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Hello, I’m new to this forum. Here is the link for the other forum where there are more details: forums.mrplc.com/index.php?showtopic=20640 I plan to use an Allan Bradley MicroLogix1100 for a small project. I had to …

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## [SSL-Explorer](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ssl-explorer/389)

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**Author:** [@KyleChase](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/KyleChase)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2014, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ssl-explorer/389 "2014-09-22T12:51:10Z")

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I have an application where a clientless access to a corporate network is needed. I have been trying an opensource solution called SSL-Explorer. Problem is, it is expecting me to access the tunnel by typing in localhos…

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## [Udoo hmi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udoo-hmi/9051)

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**Author:** [@tailfire](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tailfire)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2014, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/udoo-hmi/9051 "2014-09-11T23:01:16Z")

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Guys, I'm in love. vimeo.com/m/105002442 I checked their site. Seems very early. I hope they get off the ground. This could be a beautiful client. Especially if its all total sub 300$.. I love micro computing! I know J…

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## [Modbus TCP to HART](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-to-hart/8308)

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**Author:** [@Henry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Henry)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2014, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-tcp-to-hart/8308 "2014-09-10T13:53:17Z")

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I'm looking for a good converter, any suggestions? Thanks

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## [Premium PLC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/premium-plc/9021)

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**Author:** [@hazey](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hazey)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2014, 7:05am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/premium-plc/9021 "2014-09-08T07:05:44Z")

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Guys I am trying to read the internal address of a Premium PLC via Modbus TCP OPC-UA. The address is SW49 (the day number) or SW53 (year). The tag diagnostics said it is good but my value is 0. Any ideas? thanks Hazey

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## [Correct syntax for MySQL options?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/correct-syntax-for-mysql-options/8978)

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**Author:** [@erfritts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/erfritts)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2014, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/correct-syntax-for-mysql-options/8978 "2014-08-29T20:42:59Z")

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Hello everyone, is the following the proper syntax to designate an authentication plugin?: authenticationPlugin=MysqlNativePasswordPlugin; I was just wondering because I am getting an unable to load authentication pl…

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## [Installing a python library](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installing-a-python-library/8967)

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**Author:** [@downerczx](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/downerczx)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/installing-a-python-library/8967 "2014-08-27T22:44:00Z")

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Would it be possible to install this library into's ignition's Jython? The page says it supports jython. pyserial.sourceforge.net/pyseria ... stallation

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## [Can I autologin individuals when using AD/Internal Hybrid](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-autologin-individuals-when-using-ad-internal-hybrid/704)

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**Author:** [@Ron](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ron)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2014, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-i-autologin-individuals-when-using-ad-internal-hybrid/704 "2014-08-14T15:29:08Z")

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I know, stupid question. Can I get around the security module we have chosen to use for the project for certian users? I have a manager of the department that wants to either be able to save his password or auto log h…

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## [Buying PLCs on ebay](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/buying-plcs-on-ebay/72)

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**Author:** [@clark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/clark)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2014, 7:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/buying-plcs-on-ebay/72 "2014-08-11T07:53:37Z")

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Has anyone actually bought PLCs or I/O cards on ebay? They are definately cheap. Did you get working equipment?

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## [S7 driver optimization tips?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/s7-driver-optimization-tips/8335)

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**Author:** [@mazeyrat](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mazeyrat)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2014, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/s7-driver-optimization-tips/8335 "2014-07-28T18:08:06Z")

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I have a gateway with 7 Siemens S7-400 PLC to connect with the Siemens drivers. I/O sqltag will be about 70.000 (7\* 10.000) and I need the best reponse time possible. All the date are in DB area. Do I need to create 1 …

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## [Error launching via VDI-in-a-box on a Linux thin client](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-launching-via-vdi-in-a-box-on-a-linux-thin-client/8773)

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**Author:** [@igniteme](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/igniteme)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2014, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-launching-via-vdi-in-a-box-on-a-linux-thin-client/8773 "2014-07-24T13:47:07Z")

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Our projects launch fine on Windows workstations but if I try to launch the JNLP using VDI on a thin client (detos) I get the following error. Any help appreciated. Thank you java.io.IOException: Cannot run program "…

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## [Micrologix 1400 Series B Weirdness](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/micrologix-1400-series-b-weirdness/8761)

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**Author:** [@0sm0](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/0sm0)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2014, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/micrologix-1400-series-b-weirdness/8761 "2014-07-23T02:15:01Z")

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Hi Guys, I have a Micrologix 1400 Series B hooked up to Ignition 7.6.6 and can browse most of the tags without issue. The weirdness comes with an N25 datafile. I can browse and view the data using the Ignition OPC quic…

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## [AB SLC 5/05 interfacing](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ab-slc-5-05-interfacing/8764)

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**Author:** [@banniss](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/banniss)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2014, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ab-slc-5-05-interfacing/8764 "2014-07-21T20:59:04Z")

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I am going to be integrating an AB SLC 5/05 in to our current system and I have a few concerns about the interdependence of the PLC logic and the remote operation I want Ignition to take care of. I think the easiest wa…

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## [Cannot connect OPC server for browser](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-connect-opc-server-for-browser/8483)

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**Author:** [@hasham](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/hasham)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 10:36am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/cannot-connect-opc-server-for-browser/8483 "2014-05-27T10:36:46Z")

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Hi, We are in process of upgrading our server from windows 2003 to windows 2008 r2. In Old server we are able to communicate with remote OPC server without any issue whereas in new we are unable to do it and it is giv…

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## [Filtering out null data from block data group](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/filtering-out-null-data-from-block-data-group/8332)

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**Author:** [@Nathan\_ICS](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Nathan_ICS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2014, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/filtering-out-null-data-from-block-data-group/8332 "2014-05-02T17:27:14Z")

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I am writing batch results back into the database. Via a ControlLogix and SQL server. I have set up a block data group that reads 32 dints, strings, and reals. The issue is that I do not always need all 32. The data tr…

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## [Factory SQL/PMI on virtual machine](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/factory-sql-pmi-on-virtual-machine/8101)

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**Author:** [@DavidM](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DavidM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2014, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/factory-sql-pmi-on-virtual-machine/8101 "2014-05-02T17:26:02Z")

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We are planning to convert an existing Factory SQL/PMI installation from a physical server to virtual to improve reliability and recovery time. Does anyone know of any caveats or gotchas that we should consider prior to…

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## [Automation Direct PLCs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automation-direct-plcs/70)

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**Author:** [@jeff\_anderson](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jeff_anderson)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2014, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automation-direct-plcs/70 "2014-05-02T17:00:14Z")

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What's everyone's experience with Automation Direct PLCs? How is the OPC server/driver support? The price is definately right.

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## [Powerflex 525](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powerflex-525/8393)

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**Author:** [@CalculusAE](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/CalculusAE)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2014, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/powerflex-525/8393 "2014-05-01T03:27:50Z")

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Hi, I have connected a powerflex 525 using the SLC driver. IT appears as a bridged\_ip ethernet device. I am not sure how to manually add the tags to see if I can see the frequency, current voltage from the drive ? Doe…

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## [Select statement using multiple database connections](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/select-statement-using-multiple-database-connections/8355)

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**Author:** [@Damselfly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Damselfly)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2014, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/select-statement-using-multiple-database-connections/8355 "2014-04-24T13:28:53Z")

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Hi! I have a project that needs to select / join from tables that reside in separate Database Connections. In the query browser, I can select from the various tables, from each DB, when the "connection" dropbox has the…

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## [MicroLogix 1100 Device Connection Problem](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/micrologix-1100-device-connection-problem/8314)

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**Author:** [@DarkFox](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/DarkFox)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2014, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/micrologix-1100-device-connection-problem/8314 "2014-04-16T15:00:35Z")

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I am having a problem connecting my Micrologix 1100 'Series A' PLC in devices in the gateway. It keeps trying to connect but is unable to. It is set up the same way as my MicroLogix 1100 "Series B' PLC that has connected…

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## [Rockwell V21 Firmware](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rockwell-v21-firmware/8300)

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**Author:** [@Chris\_Taylor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Chris_Taylor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2014, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rockwell-v21-firmware/8300 "2014-04-12T15:17:51Z")

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Hi Just wondering if there was any news on a driver for V21 Firmware for Controllogix, I know it was being looked at last year.

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## [Using Raspberry Pi as a NAT](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-raspberry-pi-as-a-nat/8268)

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**Author:** [@Brett\_Yeomans](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Brett_Yeomans)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2014, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/using-raspberry-pi-as-a-nat/8268 "2014-04-07T11:39:49Z")

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Perhaps not a question related directly to Ignition but… I have a Raspberry Pi and wanted to use it to NAT to a different network (what the 9300-NAT does but at 1/10th the cost. Using the PREROUTING command I can ping …

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