14.2  Time Intervals

Time ranges in WinRoute are closely related to traffic policy rules (see chapter 7  Traffic Policy). WinRoute allows the administrator to set a time period where each rule will be applied. These time ranges are actually groups that can consist of any number of various intervals and single actions.

Using time ranges you can also set dial-up parameters — see chapter 5  Network interfaces.

To define time ranges go to Configuration → Definitions → Time Ranges.

WinRoute's time intervals

Figure 14.3. WinRoute's time intervals


Time range types

When defining a time interval three types of time ranges (subintervals) can be used:

Absolute

The time interval is defined with the initial and expiration date and it is not repeated

Weekly

This interval is repeated weekly (according to the day schedule)

Daily

It is repeated daily (according to the hour schedule)

Defining Time Intervals

Time ranges can created, edited and removed in Configuration → Definitions → Time Ranges.

Clicking on the Add button will display the following dialog window:

Time range definition

Figure 14.4. Time range definition


Name

Name (identification) of the time interval. Insert a new name to create a new time range. Insert the name of an existent time range to add a new item to this range.

Description

Time ranges description, for the administrator only

Time Interval Type

Time range type: Daily, Weekly or Absolute. The last type refers to the user defined initial and terminal date.

From, To

The beginning and the end of the time range. Beginning and end hours, days or dates can be defined according to the selected time range type

Valid at days

Defines days when the interval will be valid. You can either select particular weekdays (Selected days) or use one of the predefined options (All Days, Weekday — from Monday to Friday, Weekend — Saturday and Sunday).

Note:

  1. each time range must contain at least one item. Time ranges with no item will be removed automatically.

  2. Time intervals cannot be cascaded.