General VPN Settings section:

Direct Access

The VPN client can be configured so that it automatically reconnects to different gateways, if available. Upon an unwanted disconnection, reconnecting to the same gateway will be tried for three times. If this fails, a so-called "path finder connection" will be initiated, trying a variety of pre-defined gateways and finding the fastest one. This gives mobile users seamless access to corporate networks wherever they have Internet access. The reconnection process can be configured to happen in the background without any user interaction. The advanced reconnection mode can be activated by setting this to Yes.

Direct Access VPN Profile

The name of the VPN profile that is used for establishing Direct Access connections.

Barracuda NG VPN Adapter Settings section:

Disable Windows IP Auto Configuration

Disable Windows XP’s built-in automatic IP address configuration of the adapter.

Automatically reorder adapters

Place the VPN client's virtual adapter within the Windows adapter bindings right at the position that is configurable through Order VPN Adapter.

Order VPN Adapter

The position of the VPN client's virtual adapter within the Windows adapter bindings. The sequence affects e.g. the DNS resolution of short DNS names or the function of Windows Remote Assistance.

Virtual Adapter ON/OFF Handling

Disables the virtual adapter as long as there is no active VPN connection. The adapter will be re-enabled as soon as a VPN connection is established.

Virtual Adapter max start time period (def 60sec)

Waiting period in seconds for an enabled adapter. You may increase this value on slow systems. Default and recommended value is 60.

Miscallenous Settings section:

Notify me when connection is established

Display a notifying popup as soon as a VPN connection has successfully been established.

Show icon in notification area

Display a status icon for the connection within the notification area of the task bar.

Allow automatic Service Recovery

Restart the service automatically in case of service termination.

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Barracuda Networks VERSION SP4 manual General VPN Settings section Direct Access