I just came across Advanced HMI. Very impressive!!! I am not so good with vb but have lots of experience with C#. OOP is all the same except for slight changes in the syntax.
The plc I am connecting to is a Micrologix1400 I have already been able to connect remotely to my ML at a remote static ip address. I had a tablet, a laptop and a desktop all simultaneously remotely polling the controller with no problems. The controller is also being polled by a panelview 600c on site but still via Ethernet.
Now I am going to make a really really nice UI. Just wanted to say thanks and keep up the great work!