AHR Expo 2026 Secure Remote Access

VPN Options for Secure Remote Communication

Utilizing the Internet for remote commissioning provides convenience while saving time and money, but accessing machines at job sites can be difficult because firewalls block messages that originate from the Internet. Although it is possible to open ports in firewalls using port forwarding, IT professionals are often reluctant to compromise the security of their network and usually decline this type of request. Without support from the IT department, the systems integrator is usually left with very few options. However, one solution is to incorporate a virtual private network (VPN), which simplifies communication over the Internet while maintaining security.

Contemporary Controls offers three VPN solutions to meet your remote access needs — our RemoteVPN subscription service, and our Self-HostedVPN and BridgeVPN solutions.

Contemporary Controls' EIPR-V, EIGR-V series and EIGR-C series Skorpion IP routers support OpenVPN® client functionality and can be used with our RemoteVPN subscription service. Our EIGR-V, EIGR-VB routers can be configured as VPN servers for our Self-HostedVPN and BridgeVPN solutions.