Secure Lobby Setup Guide

This article will walk you through how to set up the necessary tools for accessing the Byos Management Console and using its Secure Lobby Functionality

Jump Ahead

• Download OVPN

• Setting up Authenticator App

• Logging into the Byos Management Console

• Download Secure Lobby OVPN File

• Establishing the Secure Lobby Connection

Download OVPN

Download and Install OpenVPN Connect on your computer - openvpn.net/download-open-vpn/

Setting Up Authenticator App

1. On your mobile device, download and install your authenticator app of choice:
1. Google Authenticator
2. Microsoft Authenticator
3. LastPass Authenticator
4. Authy
5. Yubico Authenticator

2. Once the authenticator app is installed, proceed to log into the Byos Management Console.

Logging into the Byos Management Console

1. Visit the Byos Management Console URL provided to you (e.g. https://XXXXXXX.byos.network).

2. Login to the Management Console with the credentials provided by Byos.

3. Scan the QR code with your mobile device using the authenticator app.

4. Enter the 2nd factor code (6-digits) from your authenticator app.

You are now logged into the Management Console and will see the Home Dashboard.

Download Secure Lobby OVPN File

From your Byos Management Console (e.g. https://XXXXXXX.byos.network), click the Settings cog in the top right corner and click Edit Account.

Once here, click the green Secure Lobby button in the top right - this will download the Secure Lobby OVPN file. Save this file to a memorable location.

Load the previously downloaded OVPN file into OpenVPN Connect by clicking File > Browse and select desired file.

Sign in using the same Username/Password combo as for the Management Console login.

Click the slider to connect.

Establishing the Secure Lobby Connection

Ensure your OVPN connection is active in the OpenVPN Connect app

To launch the Secure Lobby connection from the Management Console, the selected µGateway device must be “Last Seen: Now”.

4. Click the Secure Lobby slider button to enable Secure Lobby.

Secure Lobby is now enabled and you are able to access your equipment remotely, using the protocol of your choice (RDP, SSH, VNC, etc.).

The Private IP address is the location of your remote machine while inside of the Secure Lobby.

For more info, please visit the Secure Lobby User Guide.