Switch Vpn Off Remotely To Reduce Data Usage; Connect Via A Censored Network (Stealth Mode); Local Router Configuration Through Lan Port - AutomationDirect StrideLinx SE-SL30011 User Manual

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Chapter 2: StrideLinx Cloud 2.0
Update Router Settings (cont'd)

Switch VPN Off Remotely to Reduce Data Usage

Your device's VPN connection (StrideLinx router to StrideLinx Cloud)
is, by default, always enabled. However, you can disable it for moments
you don't need it and then enable it again for moments you do need it. This will reduce the
monthly bandwidth to about 5MB/mo. In order to access the router (by VPN or through the
webserver/VNC server shortcuts), you will have to turn this back on. This is a simple method
to minimize data if data consumption is of concern.
To remotely enable or disable the router's VPN connection, do the following:
1. In the Fleet Manager menu, select Devices
2. Expand the Network
3. Toggle [Use VPN] in the VPN access section
4. This setting is applied immediately, and does not require pushing the configuration change
to the router.

Connect via a censored network (stealth mode)

Stealth mode routes the VPN traffic over port 8443, which is normally used for secure websites
(HTTPS). This may allow your VPN to function in a country that restricts VPN usage, or
when connecting to the internet across a network with restrictive firewall rules.
This may decrease performance, and should only be used when necessary.
The steps below will set up stealth mode for the StrideLinx router's VPN connection. For more
information, including steps to enable stealth mode for your PC's VPN connection, please see
the Online Help article linked at the right.
To enable stealth mode for your router:
1. In the Fleet Manager menu, select Devices
2. Expand the Network
3. Toggle [Use stealth mode] in the Stealth mode section
4. This setting is applied the next time your device connects, and does not require pushing
the configuration change to the router.
5. If the VPN connection is active when changing this setting, then turn the VPN connection
OFF and back ON again as explained at the top of this page to use the new setting.

Local Router Configuration Through LAN Port

All the router network configuration parameters available through Fleet Manager can also be
changed locally.
1. In a web browser, navigate to the router's LAN IP address to see the current settings.
2. Select [Configuration] and enter the router's password, found on the side of the router, to
change any of the network settings.
StrideLinx™ Cloud 2.0 Industrial VPN Routers User Manual
, then click the name of your router.
options and go to [VPN].
, then click the name of your router.
options and go to [VPN].
Online Help
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