1 Initial Configuration
This chapter explains how to configure the VPN system for the first time.
This chapter contains the following topics.
Accessing the VPN Configuration Module
To access the VPN Configuration module, on the VPN main screen, select Tools, Configuration.
Note: This menu is only visible if you have a permission level of 6 or above.
Announcements
The Announcements tab displays entries within the 'VPN Announcements' announcement set.
A complete set of announcements is installed with the application. You must select each announcement and assign a resource name and ID.
Note: The Resource Name and ID must exist and be configured in the acs.conf file, otherwise the announcements will not play. For more information about acs.conf, see ACS Technical Guide.
Privileges: This tab is available if you are using VPN standalone and have a permission level of 6; levels below this do not have access to this tab.
Configuring announcements
Follow these steps to configure an announcement. Repeat for each announcement required.
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Select the Announcements tab on the VPN Configuration screen.
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Select the announcement in the table and click Edit.
Result: You see the Edit Announcement screen.
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Fill in the fields, as described in Field descriptions - Edit Announcements.
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Click Add to add the language to the Announcement set.
Note: Only one language setting may be added for an announcement in each language.
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To edit the language mappings, select the language in the table, then:
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To modify a language mapping, make the changes to the fields in the Mapping Editor area and click Add.
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To remove a language mapping, click Remove.
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Click Save.
Result: The announcement entry is updated.
Related topic
Field descriptions - Edit Announcements
This table describes the function of each field on the Edit Announcements screen.
| Field | Description |
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| Name |
Displays the name of the Announcement Record within the Announcement Set. This may be up to 50 characters in length and is required. An Announcement Entry Name must be unique within the Announcement Set. |
| Description |
Lets you enter a text description for the Announcement. The description may be up to 250 characters in length and is optional. |
| Language |
Lets you select the language in which the announcement is to be played. At least one instance of this announcement must be in the default language. Once the announcement mapping is added to the system, the selected language for that announcement mapping will be displayed in the Language column of the table. |
| Resource Name |
Lets you enter the Resource Name of the announcement instance. The Resource Name is the name or location of the IP on which the announcement is stored. Once the announcement mapping is added to the system, the resource name for that announcement mapping will be displayed in the Resource Name column of the table. |
| Resource ID |
Lets you enter the Resource ID of the announcement instance. The Resource ID is the identification on the IP that gives the exact location of the announcement. Once the announcement mapping is added to the system, the Resource ID for that announcement mapping will be displayed in the Resource ID column of the table. |
Languages
The Languages tab displays the languages set up for the system.
Ensure that the language you require for the announcements appears in this tab. If not, you must add it before configuring announcements.
Privileges: This tab is available if you are using VPN standalone and have a permission level of 6; levels below this do not have access to this tab.