Specifications

Application Note #231 – Using a VPN Connection to Remotely Access Lutron® Systems

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Using a VPN Connection to Remotely Access Lutron® Systems

Once you have the VPN router configured and a VPN client connection setup within Microsoft Windows®, you can use the

VPN along with the HomeWorks

® QS, HomeWorks® IlluminationTM, and RadioRA® 2 Inclusive software to connect to the

client’s system remotely. The software will work just as if you were plugged into the processor through the network at the

client’s site.

1. HomeWorks

® QS

a. Connect to the client VPN by using the connection that you set up in the previous steps. Enter your username

and password when you are prompted for them.

b. Once you are connected to the VPN, launch the HomeWorks

® QS software.

c. Within the activate tab, activate processors task in the loaded project file, select a Processor.

d. Check to enable the Use VPN or Remote Access option.

e. Input that Processor’s static IP address (set in section “Configuring the Router”, step 4.a.ii.2.a.ii) into the

Address field.

f. Ensure that the port matches the HomeWorks

® QS processor settings. In most situations, this will be set to Port

51023.

g. Press the Save & Apply button and use the software like you normally would if you were at the client’s site.

2. HomeWorks

® IlluminationTM

a. Connect to the client VPN by using the connection that you set up in the previous steps. Enter your username

and password when you are prompted for them.

b. Once you are connected to the VPN, launch the HomeWorks

® IlluminationTM software and use it like you normally

would if you were at the client’s site.

3. RadioRA

® 2 Inclusive (requires version 5.0.1 or later)

a. Connect to the client VPN by using the connection that you set up in the previous steps. Enter your username

and password when you are prompted for them.

b. Once you are connected to the VPN, launch the RadioRA

® 2 Inclusive software.

c. In the Design tab, select the room that has the Main Repeater, and press the Find Main Repeater button.

d. In the Find Main Repeater screen, ensure the Main Repeater’s static IP address (set in section “Configuring the

Router”, step 4.c.i.3) is accurate.

e. Ensure that the port matches the RadioRA

® 2 Main Repeater settings. In most situations, this will be set to Port

51023.

f. Press the Save Settings button and use the software like you normally would if you were at the client’s site.