Citrix Systems 9000 Series manual Configuring the SSL VPN Client, Configuring Login Settings

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Chapter 4

Configuring the SSL VPN Client

The client supports a minimal set of configuration tasks, based on the policies configured on the gateway. The following chapter covers all the tasks that you can perform on the client.

4.1Configuring Login Settings

You can configure several login-related settings such as the login mode, gate- way, proxy server, etc. Some of these configurations are possible only on the agent. This section covers all the login-related settings that can be configured on the client.

4.1.1Using Native Login

Once installed on your computer, you can use the agent to directly log on to the SSL VPN gateway. This is also known as Native Login. To use this function- ality, you first need to initialize the agent and then access it from the Windows system tray. The following procedure lists the steps to activate the client and then use it to log on to the SSL VPN gateway.

Note This mode is restricted to the agent and is not available via the plug-in.

1.Check the Windows system tray for the icon. This indicates that the agent is idle and that you are currently logged out. If the icon is absent, click Start > Programs > Citrix Access Gateway Enterprise Edition > Launch SSL VPN client. The icon is displayed in the system tray.

2.Right-click the icon and select Login from the short-cut menu. The Citrix Access Gateway Enterprise Edition dialog box is displayed as shown in the following figure.

SSL VPN User’s Guide

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Contents SSL VPN User’s Guide for the Windows Platform Page Page Page Contents Troubleshooting the SSL VPN Client SSL VPN Architecture SSL VPN OverviewSSL VPN Overview System Requirements Using the SSL VPN Browser Plug-inGetting Started 1Security Alert window 2SSL VPN Login 5Browser plug-in being loaded 6Session window with the portal page in the background 7Download prompt Using the SSL VPN Agent8The Security Alert window 9SSL VPN Login 10Download 12 Portal Terminating the SSL VPN Session13Confirmation message box Terminating the Session for the Agent16 Exit message Understanding the Data Sets Understanding the Cleanup ProcessTerminating the Session for the Browser Plug-in 18 List pane NetScaler agent and activex browser plug-in Client authentication certificateApplications that have accessed Sslvpn services Passwords and autocomplete data stored by browserBrowser cache cookies and temporary files Cleanup LevelCleanup Logs Portal Using the SSL VPN PortalBookmarks Pane Using Portal ToolsHome Ping Pane3Add Bookmark Remove a bookmark4Remove bookmark File Transfer5File Transfer Top PanelLeft panel Right Panel Left PanelRight panel To download a file from a remote server To log on to a file serverTo remove a folder, subfolder, or file ThemesTo upload a file to the remote server Customizing your theme Selecting a theme for the SSL VPN session9Customize your theme Using Native Login Configuring the SSL VPN ClientConfiguring Login Settings 1Gateway Enterprise Edition dialog box 3Configuration dialog box Configuring Native LoginClick the Options tab. The Options pane is displayed 6Citrix Access Gateway Options dialog box Setting the SSL VPN GatewayConfiguring Security Settings Configuring Proxy SettingsConfiguring a Secondary Password Configuring Split Tunneling Configuring Interception Settings8List of IP addresses, ports, and applications Configuring Split DNS Managing Domain Conflicts 9Domain conflicts caused by identical domains 10List of networks on the remote intranet Managing Network Conflicts11Incorrect routing of traffic due to network conflicts Local LAN Access When Split Tunneling is DisabledConfiguring the SSL VPN Client Configuring the SSL VPN Client Debugging the SSL VPN Client Troubleshooting the SSL VPN ClientTrace Tab SSL VPN Session Error CodesCodes Message Explanation Action Permissions in the Windows Login failed SSL Accounts, the plug-in must Incorrect OS Version VPN Compression Statistics 2Compression Tab Connection Logs3Connection log Does SSL VPN use a client side IP address? FAQsWhy does SSL VPN not work with MS Windows 9x? Why does NetBios not access data on my computer? What should the client do when Windows crashes?Uninstalling the Browser Plug-in Uninstalling the SSL VPN ClientsFigure A-2Settings dialog box Figure A-3Downloaded Program Files folder Uninstalling the Agent

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