Time-restricted (TR) access is not part of the standard functional scope and available on request. A time-restricted access can be set up for each device, in particular the device type PC. This permits to grant a device access for a specified time. Without time-restricted access, each device is able to establish a connection to the VPN network. To do this, only it’s OpenVPN client needs to be configured with the configuration file downloaded from the icom Connectivity Suite for a PC type device. If time-restricted access is activated for a device, connections from this device to the VPN network will only be released for a specified time, if the user acknowledges this using a token sent via e-mail.
Two different releases are possible here:
• Activating the connection for a specified time window
• Activating the connection for a specified duration
The time-restricted access is configured in the device list (Devices tab) in the device settings (Manage () button of the respective device) using the Manage TR access button.
Note regarding the user interface!
The time-restricted access can currently only be configured on the classic user interface. See this note.
The function is activated here using the Activate time-restricted access checkbox. The token will be sent to the specified e-mail address.
Activating the connection for a specified time window
In Time window mode, the time window is specified, in which connections from this device to the VPN network are released upon authentication using the link in the e-mail.
The following diagram shows different examples for the sequence of time-restricted access for a specified time window:
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Activating the connection for a specified duration
In Duration mode, the duration is specified, for which connections from this device to the VPN network are released upon authentication using the link in the e-mail. In addition, a time window is determined, in which the authentication using the link in the e-mail can be made (activation window).
The following diagram shows different examples for the sequence of time-restricted access for a specified duration:
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