The Barracuda SSL VPN is a secure remote access appliance that allows you to access your internal network resources such as files, intranet Web sites and client/server applications using just a standard Web browser. It is common for the Barracuda SSL VPN to be installed directly inside your LAN or in a more advanced DMZ configuration.
Getting Started
This guide provides you with setup instructions for the Barracuda SSL VPN. We recommend reading these instructions fully before starting the setup. To begin setting up your Barracuda SSL VPN, you will need the following:
∙Barracuda SSL VPN
∙AC Power Cord
∙Ethernet Cables
∙VGA Monitor (recommended)
∙PS2 Keyboard (recommended)
Physical Installation
To install the Barracuda SSL VPN:
1.Fasten the Barracuda SSL VPN to a
2.Connect an Ethernet Cable from your network switch to the Ethernet port on the back of the Barracuda SSL VPN.
3.Connect a Standard VGA Monitor, PS2 Keyboard, and AC power cord to the Barracuda SSL VPN. Note: Immediately after connecting an AC Power Cord to the Barracuda SSL VPN, it may power ON for a few seconds and then power OFF. This is because the Barracuda SSL VPN is designed to automatically return to a powered ON state in the event of a power outage.
4.Press the POWER button on the front panel to turn it on.
Configure IP Address and Network Settings
If you have a monitor connected, the Barracuda SSL VPN will display the Boot Menu initially, and the Administrative Console login prompt once fully booted. To begin the configuration:
1.Login to the Administrative Console using the admin login:
∙Login: admin
∙Password: admin
Barracuda SSL VPN - Quick Start Guide
2.Configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Primary DNS Server and Secondary DNS Server as appropriate for your network.
3.Save your changes.
If you do not have a monitor and keyboard and want to set the IP address using the RESET button on the front panel, press and hold the RESET button per the following table:
IP address | Press and hold RESET for… |
192.168.200.200 | 5 seconds |
192.168.1.200 | 8 seconds |
10.1.1.200 | 12 seconds |
Opening Firewall Ports
If your Barracuda SSL VPN is located behind a corporate firewall, ensure that the following ports on your firewall are open to ensure proper operation.
Port | Direction | TCP | UDP | Usage |
22 | Out | Yes | No | Remote diagnostics and service (recommended)* |
25 | Out | Yes | No | Email alerts + |
53 | Out | Yes | Yes | Domain Name Service (DNS) |
80 | Out | Yes | No | Virus, firmware and updates |
123 | Out | No | Yes | Network Time Protocol (NTP) |
443 | In/Out | Yes | No | HTTPS/SSL port for SSL VPN access |
8000 | In/Out | Yes | No | Appliance administrator interface port (HTTP)** |
8443 | In/Out | Yes | No | Appliance Administrator interface port (HTTPS)** |
* Required for Technical Support requests
**: The Appliance Administrator interface ports on 8000/8443 should only be opened if you intend to manage the appliance from the Internet.
Barracuda SSL VPN Configuration
Use a computer with a Web browser that is connected to the same network as the Barracuda SSL VPN and follow these steps:
1.In your Web browser’s address bar, enter http:// followed by the IP address of the Barracuda SSL VPN, followed by the default Appliance Administrator Web interface HTTP port (:8000). For example, if you configured the Barracuda SSL VPN with an IP address of 192.168.200.200, you would type:
http://192.168.200.200:8000
2.Log in to the Appliance Administrator Web interface as the administrator:
∙Username: admin
∙Password: admin
3.Go to the Basic IP Configuration page and perform the following:
∙Verify the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.
∙Verify the Primary and Secondary DNS Server.
∙If you are using a proxy server on your network, you should also verify the Proxy Server Configuration settings.