'OpenVPN GUI' (Client Software)
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Set up 'OpenVPN GUI' |
Connecting |
Description
The 'DevicePro SIM-Tunnel' is currently in the testing phase.
These instructions, the linked configuration files, and the specifications listed are subject to change at any time.
If you are interested in testing the 'DevicePro SIM-Tunnel', please send an email to support@mdex.de and provide us with your name and customer number.
The 'OpenVPN GUI' provides a user-friendly way to manage and set up OpenVPN connections. The 'OpenVPN GUI' is particularly suitable if it is already used for other OpenVPN connections. This software is available exclusively for the Windows operating system.
Users with other operating systems must use alternative software solutions such as the 'OpenVPN Connect' app.
Set up 'OpenVPN GUI'
Below is the procedure for the complete setup of the OpenVPN GUI as 'DevicePro SIM-Tunnel'.
- Download the required *.ovpn configuration file for import.
- Download the current Windows 32/64-bit MSI installer from https://openvpn.net/community-downloads/ and run the installation.
- Start the installed app OpenVPN GUI as an administrator, then right-click on the OpenVPN GUI icon and select Import -> Import file:
- Select the previously downloaded *.ovpn configuration file and import it.
(Alternatively, the *.ovpn configuration file can also be manually copied to the folder C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config or C:\Users\<Username>\OpenVPN\config.) - Only if the 'OpenVPN GUI' is to establish multiple OpenVPN connections in parallel, additional network adapters must be added under Start -> OpenVPN with 'Add a new TAP-Windows6 virtual network adapter'.
- The general setup is now complete.
For further customisation of the OpenVPN GUI, see https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/OpenVPN-GUI-New.
Connecting
Procedure for connecting as 'DevicePro SIM-Tunnel' with the OpenVPN GUI:
- Right-click on the OpenVPN GUI icon and click Connect to establish the connection:
If there are other connections in the 'OpenVPN GUI', click on 'Wireless Logic DevicePro SIM-Tunnel...' and then click Connect : -
Enter your username and password for your OpenVPN access for the 'DevicePro SIM-Tunnel' and click 'OK'.
With Save Password, you can save the login data so that you do not have to enter it again for future connections.
- Once the OpenVPN connection is established, the IP addresses or hostnames of your DevicePro SIM cards will be accessible.
For more information on using the OpenVPN GUI, see https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/OpenVPN-GUI-New.