Send DTLS#

This action sends messages securely using Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS). Use it when the receiving system expects DTLS transport for forwarded messages.

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  • Action - Send DTLS Configuration*

DTLS Servername#

File Configuration field:

szDTLSServer

Description:

The hostname or IP address of the DTLS server to which messages should be sent. You can use an IPv4, IPv6 address, or a hostname resolving to one of these.

DTLS Port#

File Configuration field:

nDTLSSendPort

Description:

The port number on the DTLS server where messages are sent. Typically, this port is 4433.

Send/Receive Timeout#

File Configuration field:

nSendTimeOut

Description:

Specifies the time in seconds to wait for a response from the DTLS server before timing out. For instance, set this value to “5 seconds” for a 5-second timeout.

Message Format#

File Configuration field:

szMessage

Description:

Defines the format of the message being sent. Use placeholders like “%msg%” to define the dynamic content of the message. Multi-line messages are supported.

TLS Options#

TLS Mode#

File Configuration field:

nTLSMode

Description:

Specifies the authentication method used. Options include “Anonymous authentication” or other modes requiring certificates.

Select common CA PEM#

File Configuration field:

szTLSCAFile

Description:

Path to the CA certificate file (e.g., tls-ca.pem).

Select Certificate PEM#

File Configuration field:

szTLSCertFile

Description:

Path to the client certificate file (e.g., tls-client-cert.pem).

Select Key PEM#

File Configuration field:

szTLSKeyFile

Description:

Path to the private key file for the client (e.g., tls-client-key.pem).