Chapter 12 Configuring The Muvpn Client - Watchguard Firebox X15 User Manual

Configuring the
CHAPTER 12
MUVPN Client
Mobile User VPN lets remote users connect to your internal network
through a secure, encrypted channel. The MUVPN client is a software
application that is installed on a remote computer. The client makes a
secure connection from the remote computer to your protected net-
work through an unsecured network. The MUVPN client uses Internet
Protocol Security (IPSec) to secure the connection.
This example shows how the MUVPN client is used:
• The MUVPN client software is installed on a remote computer.
• The remote user imports a configuration file (.wgx file) to
configure the client software.
• The user connects to the Internet with the remote computer. The
user starts the MUVPN client by activating the security policy.
• The MUVPN client creates an encrypted tunnel to the Firebox X
Edge.
• The Firebox® X Edge connects the remote computer to the trusted
network. The employee now has secure remote access to the
internal network.
The MUVPN client is available in two different packages. One version
includes ZoneAlarm®, a personal software-based firewall. ZoneAlarm
gives remote computers more security. The other package does not
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