Secure Computing Soft-PK Version 5.1.3 Build 4, SafeNet manual Soft-PK requirements

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Requirements

Soft-PK requirements

Each system on which Soft-PK will be installed must meet the requirements listed in Table 1-2.

IMPORTANT: A remote system must only run one VPN client. If a VPN client program such as SecureClient was previously installed on the remote system, ensure it is properly uninstalled. See Chapter 4, "Installing and Working with Soft-PK" for details.

Table 1-2. System requirements for running Soft-PK

Category	Requirement

Hardware	An IBM PC or compatible computer (portable or desktop)
	with at least a 75 Mhz Pentium microprocessor (or
	equivalent).
	A non-encrypting modem (for use with dial-up
	networking) or an Ethernet interface.
	At least 10 MB of free hard disk space.
	The recommended system RAM size:
		— Windows 95: 16 MB
		— Windows 98, NT: 32 MB
		— Windows 2000, Me: 64 MB

Software	Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, or 2000
	Professional.
	Dial-up Networking component of Microsoft Windows
	and/or Ethernet LAN interface.
	If the remote system uses a modem, the end user must
	have dial-up account with an Internet Service provider
	(ISP) or a private corporate dial-up account.
			TIP: Instruct Soft-PK users to follow the instructions

			provided by Microsoft to install Dial-Up Networking
			on their Windows machine. Also, create a dial-up
	networking profile for the ISP used to gain access to the
	Internet.
	Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later (for using help)

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Contents VPN Administration Guide Page Copyright Notice Printing History B L E O F C O N T E N T S Installing and Working with Soft-PK About this Guide Who should read this guide?How this guide is OrganizedAbout digital certificates About Soft-PKAbout Sidewinder Viewing and printing this document onlineViii Getting Started About this chapterAbout Soft-PK & Sidewinder VPNs Requirements Sidewinder and other network requirementsSoft-PK requirements Roadmap to deploying your VPNs Sidewinder system 4c1 Define remote identities within SidewinderPlan your VPN configuration Satisfy Sidewinder, network, & system requirementsIf using pre-shared keys passwords Create/Request the digital certificatesConfigure the VPN connections on the Sidewinder Troubleshoot any connection problems Planning Your VPN Configuration Identifying basic VPN connection needs Private key file Identifying authentication requirementsUsing digital certificate authentication Certificate file with public keyFor a small number of VPN Closer look at self-signed certificatesNo CA needed ClientsUnderstanding pre-shared key authentication Closer look at CA-based certificatesExtended authentication Determining where you will terminate your VPNs VPN tunnel terminating on trusted burbDefining a virtual burb Select Firewall Administration Burb ConfigurationMore about virtual burbs and VPNs Understanding Sidewinder client address pools SidewinderUnderstanding Sidewinder client address pools Configuring Sidewinder for Soft-PK Clients Enable Enable the cmd, egd, and isakmp serversClick Apply Configure the Isakmp server Select VPN Configuration Isakmp ServerConfiguring ACL & proxies entries for VPN connections Managing Sidewinder self- signed certs Creating & exporting a firewall certificateMail Address Specify the following Firewall Certificate settingsClick OK when done Select the Remote Certificates tab. Click New Select Services Configuration Certificate ManagementCreating & exporting remote certificates Key File Specify the following Remote Certificate settingsClick Add to add the certificate to the Certificates list GeneratedReturn to for each remote client Managing CA- based certificates Defining a CA to use and obtaining the CA root certRequesting a certificate for the firewall Retrieve the key, revoke, etc Specify the firewall certificate informationClick Add to send the enrollment request Determining identifying information for client certificates Defining remote client identities in Sidewinder Certificate Identities defined on the firewallManaging pre- shared keys passwords Configuring the VPN on the Sidewinder New button to specify the IP Address / Hostname Field Setting Local Network/IPEnabled Select Yes Burb Example, if you specify 24 with an IP addressType Firewall to the remote client Value Require Extended Enable this checkbox AuthenticationCertificate VPN from the list provided Firewall Identity This field cannot be editedEdited TypeClient Remote Identity Save your settings!4. Click Add to save the settingsClick Close Page Installing and Working with Soft-PK Soft-PK installation notes Starting Soft-PK Determining Soft-PK status from icon variationsMeans Soft-PK security policy is currently active Right-click the Soft-PK tray icon to access menuActivating/Deactivating Soft-PK Security Policy Editor About the Soft-PK program optionsCertificate Manager Log ViewerSetting up Sidewinder self-signed certificates Managing certificates on Soft-PKSetting up CA-based certificates Select the Generate Exportable Key check box Click Advanced to select a certificate service providerGet your CA administrator to approve your request Importing certificate in Soft-PK Verification window Import Certificate Password Window Importing a personal certificate into Soft-PKCertificate file Configuring a security policy on the Soft-PK Select Options Secure Specified ConnectionsSpecify the interface information If using digital certificatesEnable the Connect using Secure Gateway Tunnel box New connection Named SecureVPNConfiguring a security policy on the Soft-PK Encryption and Data Integrity/Algorithms fields SA Life Select Unspecified to default to Sidewinder settings Optional Click Save to save the policy on this systemPage Deploying Soft-PK to Your End Users Format OverviewWord Cannot modify Soft-PK setup.exe file and supporting filesSecurity policy Specifying dial-up network instructions Specifying installation instructionsCustomizing the user worksheet Specifying certificate import/request instructions Specifying security policy instructions Specifying basic connection informationSoft-PK Log Viewer About this appendixSoft-PK Connection Monitor More about the Connection Monitor To view the detailsSidewinder troubleshooting commands Page Part Number 86-0935037-A