Virtual Private Networks (VPN) OpenVPN
IX14 User Guide
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Required configuration items
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A valid OpenVPN client configuration. See Configure an OpenVPN client by using an .ovpn file
or Configure an OpenVPN client without using an .ovpn file for configuration instructions.
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Enable OpenVPN active recovery.
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The behavior of the IX14 device upon OpenVPN failure: either
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Restart the OpenVPN interface
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Reboot the device.
Additional configuration items
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The interval between connectivity tests.
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Whether the interface should be considered to have failed if one of the test targets fails, or all
of the test targets fail.
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The number of probe attempts before the OpenVPN connection is considered to have failed.
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The amount of time that the device should wait for a response to a probe attempt before
considering it to have failed.
To configure the IX14 device to regularly probe the OpenVPN connection:
WebUI
1. Log into the IX14 WebUI as a user with full Admin access rights.
2. On the menu, click System. Under Configuration, click Device Configuration.
The Configuration window is displayed.
3. Click VPN > OpenVPN > Clients.
4. Create a new OpenVPN client or select an existing one: