u-link in easyConnect

The Weidmüller u-link Remote Access Service in easyConnect offers an easy way to securely access Ethernet devices in remote networks.
With the u-link VPN Server as the central meeting point server, the VPN clients (service PC, Weidmüller u-link client devices and Third-Party OpenVPN capable devices) always connect outbound and thus conform to typical IT security requirements.
Separate database and server instances are used for each customer account (secure client isolation) to ensure data integrity.
Communication between the u-link VPN server and remote clients (service PCs and u-link client devices) takes place via a certificate-protected OpenVPN connection.
The u-link principle is "configuration instead of programming". The use is intuitive and does not require expert knowledge.

Featureset:

• 1-click VPN remote access for service PCs
• Web Access: web connections to remote hosts fully browser-based for use with tablets or smartphones
• Organization and Group Management
• Topologies including third-party end devices
• Firmware management: display of the firmware status of all Weidmüller devices and the option of time-controlled, automated firmware updates
• Individual access rights: granular configuration of access rights to devices in the target network
• Extensive event log: overview of activities with comprehensive filter and export functions

With u-link Remote Access integrated into easyConnect, Weidmüller offers a scalable licensing concept based on the number and type of connected devices as well as the required number of simultaneous VPN connections.

Weidmüller device licenses:

• Available for up to 50, 100, 250, 500, 750 or 1000 Weidmüller devices
• Provides secure remote access to the corresponding number of Weidmüller devices through easyConnect
• License validity: 1 year

Third-party devices via OpenVPN:

• Available for up to 600, 1200 or 1800 third-party devices
• Enables the integration of devices from other manufacturers that support OpenVPN
• Allows Weidmüller and compatible third-party devices to be centrally accessed through the same easyConnect environment
• License validity: 1 year

Additional simultaneous VPN connections:

• Available for 1, 5 or 10 additional simultaneous connections
• Increases the number of parallel remote access sessions within the easyConnect instance
• Suitable for additional users or parallel service activities
• License validity: 1 year

Remote access to and from China:

• Dedicated license for devices or service PCs located in China
• Uses the dedicated easyConnect infrastructure provided for China
• License validity: 1 year

Trial license:
A 90-day trial license is available for testing u-link Remote Access in easyConnect. The trial license includes up to 50 devices, up to 50 users and 1 simultaneous VPN connection. The trial license is not available as a separate eShop product and can only be activated directly within easyConnect. The modular licensing concept allows u-link Remote Access in easyConnect to be scaled according to the number of connected devices and required parallel remote access sessions.