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Advanced Console Server & RIM Gateway User Manual
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In Tunnel Mode, nominate whether this is the Client or Server end of the tunnel. When running as a server, the
advanced console server supports multiple clients connecting to the VPN server over the same port.
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In Configuration Method , select the authentication method to be used. To authenticate using certificates select
PKI (X.509 Certificates) or select Custom Configuration to upload custom configuration files. Custom
configurations must be stored in /etc/config.
Note: If you select PKI (public key infrastructure) you will need to establish:
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Separate certificate (also known as a public key). This Certificate File will be a *.crt file type
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Private Key for the server and each client. This Private Key File will be a *.key file type
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Master Certificate Authority (CA) certificate and key which is used to sign each of the server and client
certificates. This
Root CA Certificate will be a *.crt file type
For a server you may also need dh1024.pem ( Diffie Hellman parameters). Refer http://openvpn.net/easyrsa.html for a
guide to basic RSA key management. For alternative authentication methods see
http://openvpn.net/index.php/documentation/howto.html#auth. For more information also see
http://openvpn.net/howto.html
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Check or uncheck the Compression button to enable or disable compression, respectively
4.10.2 Configure as Server or Client
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Complete the Client Details or Server Details depending on the Tunnel Mode selected.
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If Client has been selected, the Primary Server Address will be the address of the OpenVPN Server.
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If Server has been selected , enter the IP Pool Network address and the IP Pool Network mask for the IP
Pool. The network defined by the IP Pool Network address/mask is used to provide the addresses for
connecting clients.
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Click Apply to save changes