Perle Systems SCS8C DC Server User Manual


 
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HTTP Tunneling
Configuring HTTP Tunnel
Field Descriptions
The following parameters are available for configuring a HTTP Tunnel.:
Name Provide a name for this tunnel. This name must match the tunnel name on the
tunnel peer IOLAN DS.
Connect to
Provide the Host name or IP address of the listening IOLAN DS.
Proxy Settings
If a proxy server is being used, allows for the configuration of proxy specific pa-
rameters.
Listen for
Connections
Listen for connection requests generated from the connecting IOLAN DS
Restrict to IP
Only accept connection requests from this IP address
Shared Secret
If a secret is defined, then both sides of the tunnel must set the same secret. A
secret is used to ensure that the Tunnel is being established with the correct peer.
HTTPS
When enabled, secure access mode (HTTPS) will be used to establish the tunnel.
Restrict Access to
this IOLAN only
If enabled, tunnel connections will only be allowed to access local devices (serial
ports) on this IOLAN. Connection requests going to external IP hosts on the lo-
cal LAN will be not allowed.
Note:
HTTPS mode requires that the SSL Passphrase is already defined in the IOLAN
configuration and the SSL/TLS certificate/private key and CA list must have already
been downloaded to the IOLAN; see
Keys and Certificates for more information.