Installing PLCVisu on the WP400

This guide walks you through the initial setup and installation of PLCVisu on a brand-new WP400 device. Follow the steps carefully to get started in just a few minutes.

Connect your WP400 device to power.
Once it boots, a login window will appear.

Default credentials:

Username: admin
Password: wago

2. Set Up Network Configuration

After logging in:

Navigate to the top menu bar → Configuration
In the side navigation panel, go to → Networking / TCP/IP Configuration
Under IP Source, select Static IP from the dropdown
Enter a static IP address of your choice (e.g. 192.168.234.233)
Save the settings

3. Connect via Ethernet

Use an Ethernet cable to connect your PC to the WP400.
Open a browser and enter your configured IP address using https://
For example: https://192.168.234.233

You should now see the same login screen in your browser as on the device — this is the WAGO Web-Based Management (WBM) interface.

Username: admin
Password: wago

4. Upload the PLCVisu ipk-archivefile

Once logged into WBM:

In the top navigation, go to Configuration
In the side navigation, select Software Uploads
Upload the PLCVisu .ipk installation file

→ Download PLCVisu ipk for WP400

Important:
Check the box labeled “Force Install” before uploading.

Click Install
Once the upload is complete, click the Reboot button in the top right corner

Your WP400 is now set up and running as a VP400.
If you need to run CoDeSys on the same device, follow the next step.
If not, you are finish.

5. Upload the CoDeSys ipk-archivfile

Once logged into WBM:

In the top navigation, go to Configuration
In the side navigation, select Software Uploads
Upload the wp400-cs3-... .ipk installation file

→ Download CoDeSys ipk for WP400

Important:
Check the box labeled “Force Install” before uploading.

Click Install
Once the upload is complete, click the Reboot button in the top right corner

6. Done!

Your VP400 is now set up and running with CoDeSys as a CP400
You can now access the full editor environment through your browser at the IP you assigned earlier.