Chapter 3 Navigating the User Interface

Operating in Simple Mode

Figure 3-3 VPN Client Window—Simple Mode

The main VPN Client window shows only the version information, the default connection entry, the connect button, and the status bar.

Main Menus—Simple Mode

This section describes the abbreviated menu choices available in simple mode. The Certificates and Log menus are only available in advanced mode.

Connection Entries Menu

Figure 3-4shows the Connection Entries menu options for simple mode.

Figure 3-4 Simple Mode Connection Entries Menu

Connect—Establish a VPN connection using the selected connection entry. If the Connections tab is not selected, a submenu, which lists all available connection entries, is displayed.

Disconnect—Disconnect the current VPN session.

Import—Import a connection entry configuration file (a file with a .pcf extension, called a profile).

Set as Default Connection Entry—Use the selected connection entry as the default. The default connection entry is used for this VPN session unless you select an alternate connection entry.

Status Menu

Figure 3-5shows the Status Menu options for simple mode.

Figure 3-5 Simple Mode Status Menu

Statistics—Open the Statistics window to view tunnel details and route details.

Notifications—Open the Notifications window to view notices from the VPN device.

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