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Secure Computing Sidewinder Version 5.1.0.02, SafeNet manual Soft-PK installation notes

Models: Soft-PK Version 5.1.3 Build 4 Sidewinder Version 5.1.0.02 SafeNet

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Soft-PK installation notes

Note the following about installing, removing, or upgrading Soft-PK software. You can customize the UserWorksheet.doc file located on the product CD to specify detailed installation instructions to your end users. (See Chapter 5 for details.)

Table 4-1. Soft-PK install/uninstall task summary

Task	Notes

Uninstall any	Prior to installing Soft-PK on any system, uninstall/remove
existing VPN	any other VPN client programs that reside on the system.
client programs	Uninstall using the Control Panel’s Add/Remove program
	Uninstall using the Control Panel’s Add/Remove program
	and reboot your computer before beginning the Soft-PK
	installation or upgrade.
				IMPORTANT: This applies to any previous copies of
				IMPORTANT: This applies to any previous copies of
				SecureClient software.

Installing	To install Soft-PK, run the Autorun program from the Soft-PK
Soft-PK	CD. (If Autorun is disabled, you can also run the setup.exe
	program in the SoftPK directory.)
	For Windows NT or 2000, be sure to log in as Administrator
	or equivalent.
				TIP: When setting up remote installations, you may
				TIP: When setting up remote installations, you may
				elect to provide the installation Autorun/setup.exe
				program to your end users via other means (for
	example, provide a zip distribution or network-based
	installation).
	Note: Soft-PK may warn of an error on install when PPTP is
	already installed on the client system. This is not a concern
	when establishing Soft-PK to Sidewinder VPNs. Bypass the
	warning (press OK) and continue the installation normally
	(press next).

Uninstalling	To remove Soft-PK, follow the standard Windows Uninstall
Soft-PK	program.
				IMPORTANT: When you remove this software and
				IMPORTANT: When you remove this software and
				its components, you have the option to keep your
				security policy, digital certificates, and private keys.
	This is recommended if you are uninstalling before an
	upgrade.

Upgrading	Before upgrading or reinstalling Soft-PK, uninstall any
Soft-PK	previous versions as noted above.

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Installing and Working with Soft-PK

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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 Organized About Soft-PK About SidewinderAbout digital certificates Viewing and printing this document online Viii Getting Started About this chapter About Soft-PK & Sidewinder VPNs Requirements Sidewinder and other network requirements Soft-PK requirements Roadmap to deploying your VPNs Sidewinder system 4c1 Define remote identities within Sidewinder Plan your VPN configuration Satisfy Sidewinder, network, & system requirements If using pre-shared keys passwords Create/Request the digital certificates Configure the VPN connections on the Sidewinder Troubleshoot any connection problems Planning Your VPN Configuration Identifying basic VPN connection needs Identifying authentication requirements Using digital certificate authenticationPrivate key file Certificate file with public key Closer look at self-signed certificates No CA neededFor a small number of VPN Clients Understanding pre-shared key authentication Closer look at CA-based certificates Extended authentication Determining where you will terminate your VPNs VPN tunnel terminating on trusted burb More about virtual burbs and VPNs Select Firewall Administration Burb ConfigurationDefining a virtual burb Understanding Sidewinder client address pools Sidewinder Understanding Sidewinder client address pools Configuring Sidewinder for Soft-PK Clients Enable the cmd, egd, and isakmp servers Click Apply Configure the Isakmp serverEnable Select VPN Configuration Isakmp Server Configuring ACL & proxies entries for VPN connections Managing Sidewinder self- signed certs Creating & exporting a firewall certificate Click OK when done Specify the following Firewall Certificate settingsMail Address Creating & exporting remote certificates Select Services Configuration Certificate ManagementSelect the Remote Certificates tab. Click New Specify the following Remote Certificate settings Click Add to add the certificate to the Certificates listKey File Generated Return to for each remote client Managing CA- based certificates Defining a CA to use and obtaining the CA root cert Requesting a certificate for the firewall Click Add to send the enrollment request Specify the firewall certificate informationRetrieve the key, revoke, etc Determining identifying information for client certificates Defining remote client identities in Sidewinder Certificate Identities defined on the firewall Managing pre- shared keys passwords Configuring the VPN on the Sidewinder Field Setting Local Network/IP Enabled Select Yes BurbNew button to specify the IP Address / Hostname Example, if you specify 24 with an IP address Require Extended Enable this checkbox Authentication Certificate VPN from the list provided Firewall IdentityType Firewall to the remote client Value This field cannot be edited Client TypeEdited Click Close Save your settings!4. Click Add to save the settingsRemote Identity Page Installing and Working with Soft-PK Soft-PK installation notes Starting Soft-PK Determining Soft-PK status from icon variations Activating/Deactivating Soft-PK Right-click the Soft-PK tray icon to access menuMeans Soft-PK security policy is currently active About the Soft-PK program options Certificate ManagerSecurity Policy Editor Log Viewer Setting up Sidewinder self-signed certificates Managing certificates on Soft-PK Setting up CA-based certificates Get your CA administrator to approve your request Click Advanced to select a certificate service providerSelect the Generate Exportable Key check box Importing certificate in Soft-PK Verification window Import Certificate Password Window Importing a personal certificate into Soft-PK Certificate file Configuring a security policy on the Soft-PK Select Options Secure Specified Connections If using digital certificates Enable the Connect using Secure Gateway Tunnel boxSpecify the interface information New connection Named SecureVPN Configuring 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 Word OverviewFormat Security policy Soft-PK setup.exe file and supporting filesCannot modify Customizing the user worksheet Specifying installation instructionsSpecifying dial-up network instructions Specifying certificate import/request instructions Specifying security policy instructions Specifying basic connection information Soft-PK Log Viewer About this appendix Soft-PK Connection Monitor More about the Connection Monitor To view the details Sidewinder troubleshooting commands Page Part Number 86-0935037-A