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4.7.1 Settings description

IKE default lifetime

Default lifetime for IKE rekeying.

IKE minimal lifetime

Minimal lifetime for IKE rekeying.

IKE maximal lifetime

Maximal lifetime for IKE rekeying.

IPSec minimal lifetime

Default lifetime for IPSec rekeying.

IPSec maximal lifetime

Maximal lifetime for IPSec rekeying.

IPSec minimal lifetime

Minimal lifetime for IPSec rekeying.

Retransmissions

How many times a message should be retransmitted before giving up.

Delay between retries

Waiting time in an exchange before giving up a negotiation

Block non-ciphered connec-

When this option is checked, only encrypted traffic is authorized.

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Once the parameters are set, click on “Save & Apply” to save and to take into account the new configuration.

4.8Configuration management

4.8.1How to Import or Export an IPSec VPN configuration

HotBrick VPN Client can import or export a VPN Configuration. With this feature, IT managers can prepare a configuration and deliver it to other users.

•Importing a configuration, select "File > Load configuration".

•Exporting a configuration, select "File > Save configuration". All configuration files will have a ".tgb" extension.

You can open and modify an exported configuration file (extension .tgb) with any word processing e.g. Notepad and re import it again. This is other way for IT managers to customize VPN configurations before dispatching to end users.

4.9 Tunnel management (Connections)

“Connections” screen shows opened VPN tunnels and this interface can be used to close them. To close a tunnel, select one tunnel in the tunnel list and click on "Close tunnel".

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Contents HotBrick VPN Client Table of Content ConfigurationIntroduction InstallSoftware installation Software manipulation Evaluation PeriodColor code is the following System TrayHidden User interface Main window Main menusConfiguration USB ModeStatus bar Window AboutHow to set USB mode on? How to enable the USB Stick?Configuration Wizard Property of HotBrick Tunnel configuration main window How to create a tunnel?Active or Non Active phase Authentication or PhaseSeveral Authentication or IPSec Configuration Phases Property of HotBrick Settings description Advanced configuration Advanced ButtonAggressive Mode Nat portLocal ID Remote IDIPSec Configuration or Phase ESP authentication ESP modeAuto open when Client Boot of the computerHow configuring IPSec VPN Client with certificates? Certificate managementGlobal 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 Hiding IPSec VPN Client configuration user interface Vpnhide ConsoleSoftware uninstall UninstallTroubleshooting Contacts

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