Virtual Private Networks (VPN) OpenVPN
IX30 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 IX30 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 IX30 device to regularly probe the OpenVPN connection:
Web
1. Log into Digi Remote Manager, or log into the local Web UI as a user with full Admin access
rights.
2. Access the device configuration:
Remote Manager:
a. Locate your device as described in Use Digi Remote Manager to view and manage your
device.
b. Click the Device ID.
c. Click Settings.
d. Click to expand Config.
Local Web UI:
a. On the menu, click System. Under Configuration, click Device Configuration.
The Configuration window is displayed.