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4.5.1Settings description

Name

Label for IPSec Configuration only used by the VPN client. This parameter is

 

never transmitted during IPSec Negotiation. It is possible to change this name at

 

any time and read it in the tree list window. Two Phases can not have the same

 

name.

VPN Client address

Virtual IP address used by the client inside the remote LAN: The computer will

 

appear in the LAN with this IP address.

 

It is important this IP address not to belong to the remote LAN (e.g., in the

 

example, you should avoid an IP address like 192.168.1.10)

Address type

The remote endpoint may be a LAN or a single computer. In the first case choose

 

"Subnet address". Choose "Single address" otherwise.

 

When choosing "Subnet address", the two fields "Remote LAN address" and

 

"Subnet mask" became available.

 

When choosing "Single address", only the field "Remote host address" is avail-

 

able.

Remote address

This field may be "Remote host address" or "Remote LAN address" depending of

 

the address type. It is the remote IP address, or LAN network address of the

 

gateway, that opens the VPN tunnel.

Subnet mask

Subnet mask of the remote LAN. Only available when address type is equal to

 

"Subnet address".

ESP encryption

Encryption algorithm negotiated during IPSec phase (3DES, AES, ...)

ESP authentication

Authentication algorithm negotiated during IPSec phase (MD5, SHA, ...)

ESP mode

IPSec encapsulation mode : tunnel or transport

PFS group

Diffie-Hellman key length.

Auto open when Client

If checked, this option allows a tunnel to be automatically opened when the VPN

starts

Client starts.

 

Note: as the VPN Client may also start during the boot (see section VPN

 

Tools), tunnels can be configured to be opened automatically during the

 

boot of the computer.

Auto open when USB stick

If checked, this option allows a tunnel to be automatically opened when a USB

plugged in

stick is inserted (see chapter "USB mode").

Open Tunnel

This button allows opening directly the tunnel without using a ping for example.

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Contents HotBrick VPN Client Configuration Table of ContentIntroduction InstallSoftware installation Evaluation Period Software manipulationColor code is the following System TrayHidden User interface Main menus Main windowUSB Mode ConfigurationStatus bar Window AboutHow to enable the USB Stick? How to set USB mode on?Configuration Wizard Property of HotBrick How to create a tunnel? Tunnel configuration main windowActive or Non Active phase Authentication or PhaseSeveral Authentication or IPSec Configuration Phases Property of HotBrick Advanced configuration Advanced Button Settings descriptionNat port Aggressive ModeLocal ID Remote IDIPSec Configuration or Phase ESP mode ESP authenticationAuto open when Client Boot of the computerCertificate management How configuring IPSec VPN Client with certificates?Global Parameters Tunnel management Connections Configuration managementHow to Import or Export an IPSec VPN configuration Stopping IPSec VPN Client option /stop Configuration toolsIPSec VPN Client Startup mode Vpnstart Console Hiding IPSec VPN Client configuration user interface VpnhideSoftware uninstall UninstallTroubleshooting Contacts

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