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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