Watchguard Firebox SSL Series Manuals

Table of Contents

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CHAPTER 1 Getting Started with Firebox SSL VPN Gateway

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Audience
11
Operating System Requirements
11
Document Conventions
12
Livesecurity Service Solutions
12
Livesecurity Service Broadcasts
13
- Activating Livesecurity Service
  14
Livesecurity Service Self Help Tools
14
Watchguard Users Forum
15
Online Help
16
Product Documentation
16
Technical Support
16
Training and Certification
17

CHAPTER 2 Introduction to Firebox SSL VPN Gateway

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CHAPTER 3 Configuring Basic Settings

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Firebox SSL VPN Gateway Administration Desktop
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- To Open the Administration Portal and Administrative Desktop
  42
Using the Administration Portal
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- Downloads Tab
  42
- Admin Users Tab
  43
- Logging Tab
  43
- Maintenance Tab
  43
Using the Serial Console
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- To Open the Serial Console
  44
Using the Administration Tool
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- To Download and Install the Administration Tool
  44
Publishing Settings to Multiple Firebox SSL VPN Gateways
45
- To Publish Firebox SSL VPN Gateway Settings
  45
Product Activation and Licensing
45
- Upgrading the Tunnel and Tunnel Upgrade License
  45
- Upgrading the Livesecurity Renewal and Tunnel Renewal License
  46
Managing Licenses
46
Blocking External Access to the Administration Portal
48
- To Block External Access to the Administration Portal
  48
Using Portal Pages
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- Using the Default Portal Page
  48
Downloading and Working with Portal Page Templates
49
Enabling Portal Page Authentication
51
- To Enable Portal Page Authentication
  51
Linking to Clients from Your Web Site
51
Connecting Using a Web Address
53
Connecting Using Secure Access Client
53
Saving and Restoring the Configuration
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- To Save the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway Configuration
  54
- To Restore a Saved Configuration
  54
Upgrading the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway Software
54
- To Upgrade the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway
  54
Restarting the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway
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- To Restart the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway
  55
Shutting down the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway
55
- To Shut down the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway
  55
Firebox SSL VPN Gateway System Date and Time
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- To Change the System Date and Time
  56
- Network Time Protocol
  56
Allowing ICMP Traffic
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- To Enable ICMP Traffic
  56

CHAPTER 4 Configuring Firebox SSL VPN Gateway Network Connections

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CHAPTER 5 Configuring Authentication and Authorization

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CHAPTER 6 Adding and Configuring Local Users and User Groups

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Adding Local Users
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- To Create a User on the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway
  97
- To Delete a User from the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway
  98
User Group Overview
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Creating User Groups
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- To Create a Local User Group
  99
- To Remove a User Group
  99
Configuring Properties for a User Group
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- Default Group Properties
  100
- Forcing Users to Log on Again
  100
- Configuring Secure Access Client for Single Sign-On
  101
- Enabling Domain Logon Scripts
  101
- Enabling Session Time-Out
  102
- Configuring Web Session Time-Outs
  103
- Disabling Desktop Sharing
  103
- Setting Application Options
  103
- Enabling Split DNS
  104
- Enabling IP Pooling
  104
- Choosing a Portal Page for a Group
  105
- Client Certificate Criteria Configuration
  105
- Global Policies
  106
Configuring Resources for a User Group
106
Setting the Priority of Groups
116
- Configuring Pre-Authentication Policies
  117

CHAPTER 7 Creating and Installing Secure Certificates

119

CHAPTER 8 Working with Client Connections

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System Requirements
127
- Operating Systems
  127
- Web Browsers
  127
Using the Access Portal
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- To Connect Using the Default Portal Page
  128
Connecting from a Private Computer
129
Connecting from a Public Computer
136
Client Applications
139
- To Enable Client Applications
  139
- Firefox Web Browser
  140
- Remote Desktop Client
  140
- SSH Client
  140
- Telnet 3270 Emulator Client
  141
- VNC Client
  141
- Gaim Instant Messenging
  141
Supporting Secure Access Client
142
Managing Client Connections
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APPENDIX A Firebox SSL VPN Gateway Monitoring and Troubleshooting

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APPENDIX B Using Firewalls with Firebox SSL VPN Gateway

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Blackice PC Protection
160
Mcafee Personal Firewall Plus
160
Norton Personal Firewall
161
Sygate Personal Firewall (Free and Pro Versions)
161
Tiny Personal Firewall
161
Zonealarm Pro
162

APPENDIX C Installing Windows Certificates

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APPENDIX D Examples of Configuring Network Access

169

APPENDIX E Legal and Copyright Information

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Watchguard Firebox SSL Series Manuals

Watchguard Firebox SSL Series User Manual (198 pages)

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Getting Started with Firebox SSL VPN Gateway

CHAPTER 2 Introduction to Firebox SSL VPN Gateway

CHAPTER 3 Configuring Basic Settings

CHAPTER 4 Configuring Firebox SSL VPN Gateway Network Connections

CHAPTER 5 Configuring Authentication and Authorization

CHAPTER 6 Adding and Configuring Local Users and User Groups

CHAPTER 7 Creating and Installing Secure Certificates

CHAPTER 8 Working with Client Connections

APPENDIX A Firebox SSL VPN Gateway Monitoring and Troubleshooting

APPENDIX B Using Firewalls with Firebox SSL VPN Gateway

APPENDIX C Installing Windows Certificates

APPENDIX D Examples of Configuring Network Access

APPENDIX E Legal and Copyright Information

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