u-link Remote Access Service

The Weidmüller u-link remote access service offers an easy possibility to securely access ethernet devices in a remote network.
With the u-link VPN Server as the central meeting point server, the VPN clients (service PC and Weidmüller u-link client devices) always connect outbound and thus conform to the typical IT security requirements.
Separate database and server instances are used for each u-link 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 creed is "configuration instead of programming" the use is intuitive and does not require expert knowledge.

Featureset:

• 1-click VPN remote access for service PC's
• easyAccess: web, rdp or vnc connections to remote hosts fully browser based for use with tablet or smartphone
• Organization and Group Management
• Topologies including 3rd party end-devices
• Firmware management: Display of firmware status of all routers and the option of a time-controlled, automated firmware update
• Individual access rights: granular configuration of access rights to devices in the target network
• Extensive event log: Presentation of all activities in the u-link portal with extensive filter and export functions
• Password policy: Increased security through configurable specification of minimum requirements for password quality and validity period

Weidmüller offers the following usage variations and additional options for the u-link Remote Access Service:

Basic version:

• Automatically assigned by registering at u-link.weidmueller.com
• Free use for 6 months, extended to 365 days when registering a new u-link client device
• Full featureset
• Unlimited users
• Max. 50 u-link capable devices (access points to a remote network)
• 1 simultaneous VPN connection
• No data or speed limitations (subject to normal market usage)

Extensions

• Additional 50/100/250/500/1000 or more u-link capable devices
• Additional simultaneous VPN connections
• China-VPN: secure and reliable VPN connection to and from China