Configuring the SSL VPN Client

5. Enter the login credentials for the new gateway and click Connect.

4.1.4Configuring Proxy Settings

You can configure the client to connect to the SSL VPN gateway via a proxy server. The following procedure lists the steps to configure the proxy server settings on the client.

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 Figure 4-1.

3.Right-clickRight-click for advanced options and select Advanced Options from the short-cut menu. The Citrix Access Gateway Options dialog box is displayed as shown in Figure 4-6.

4.Select the Use Proxy Host option and enter the IP address and Port details of the proxy server in the Proxy Address: and Proxy Port fields respec- tively.

5.Click OK. The Gateway Enterprise Edition dialog box is displayed.

6.Enter your login credentials and click Connect. The client now connects to the remote network through the forward proxy.

Often, administrators might choose to implement authentication on the for- ward proxy. When the client connects to the forward proxy, it displays an authentication dialog box where you can enter your credentials.

4.1.5Configuring Security Settings

If the SSL VPN administrator has not configured a trusted SSL certificate that identifies the server, the browser will prompt you with a security alert asking your permission to access the login page. The security alert indicates that there might be discrepancies in the certificate. The possible issues are:

The certificate has expired.

The domain name in the certificate does not match the domain name of the server.

The certificate is not trusted.

You can configure the client to hide this alert.

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