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With *[groov](http://groov.com/)* it really is easy to build your interface and control who can use it. But there's one part that can be more complicated: **setting up your network** so you can access the data you need while **maintaining security** for your systems.  Our new [Guide to Networking](http://www.opto22.com/site/documents/doc_drilldown.aspx?aid=4537)*[groov](http://www.opto22.com/site/documents/doc_drilldown.aspx?aid=4537) *can help. It teaches you some basics about networking over wired Ethernet networks and wireless LANs. And it gives you guidelines to set up communications between your *groov* Box or Server and your automation or building systems and equipment. You'll find information on IP addresses, gateway routers, VPNs and port forwarding, and a glossary of networking terms.  Whether you want to use your mobile device inside your facility only, or be able to see data and control specific equipment over the Internet, this guide will help.  Get the [Guide to Networking *groov*](http://www.opto22.com/site/documents/doc_drilldown.aspx?aid=4537). [![Get Guide to Networking groov](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/439485/07eb9fc3-63ee-4506-a2e3-de5c4ea1973f.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/439485/07eb9fc3-63ee-4506-a2e3-de5c4ea1973f) Topics: [groov](https://blog.opto22.com/optoblog/topic/groov), [Remote monitoring](https://blog.opto22.com/optoblog/topic/remote-monitoring), [Machine builder](https://blog.opto22.com/optoblog/topic/machine-builder), [optonews](https://blog.opto22.com/optoblog/topic/optonews), [OEM](https://blog.opto22.com/optoblog/topic/oem), [Integrators](https://blog.opto22.com/optoblog/topic/integrators), [Networking](https://blog.opto22.com/optoblog/topic/networking), [Building management](https://blog.opto22.com/optoblog/topic/building-management), [OptoNews 2016-02-17](https://blog.opto22.com/optoblog/topic/optonews-2016-02-17) ### Written by [Jean Femia](https://blog.opto22.com/optoblog/author/jean-femia) Jean Femia writes about technical subjects and has focused on automation and control systems for more than 15 years. 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