Can I use the Anybus defender as an OpenVPN Server for my Ewon Flexy devices ?

06 Dec 2024

The Anybus defender products the advanced industrial security appliances of HMS.  These devices features numerous security features including the OpenVPN server and client. 

The Ewon Flexy devices can obviously connect to the Talk2m cloud but are also open to any kind of OpenVPN Server.

 

APPLICABLE PRODUCTS (Mandatory)

  • Anybus defender (any models except Compact 1004)
  • Ewon Flexy

 

QUESTION

Can we use the Anybus defender to create a private OpenVPN network with my Flexy (like we used to do it with Efive) ?
 

ANSWER

Yes, the Anybus Defender includes a standard and customizable OpenVPN server compatible with the Ewon Flexy. Its firmware is built on the "pfSense" software, making our pfSense documentation a helpful resource for configuring the Anybus Defender : https://techforum.ewon.biz/thread-1109.html

Also if you want to know how to use a custom OpenVPN configuration on the Ewon Flexy (Ex : use the authentication via client certificates, use custom OpenVPN options); follow this article : https://support.hms-networks.com/hc/en-us/articles/9267054753682-How-to-connect-your-Ewon-to-Third-Party-OpenVPN-Servers