BlackICE PC Protection

To view Secure Access Client status properties

Double-click the Secure Access Client connection icon in the notification area. Alternatively, right-click the icon and choose Properties from the menu.

The Secure Access Client dialog box appears.

The properties of the connection provide information that is helpful for troubleshooting. The proper- ties include:

•The General tab displays connection information.

•The Details tab displays server information and a list of the secured networks clients are allowed to access.

•The Access Lists tab displays the access control lists (ACLs) that are configured for the user connection. This tab does not appear for users who are not in a group or if an ACL is not configured for a group.

The following are suggestions for using some popular firewalls with the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway.

BlackICE PC Protection

The following BlackICE settings enable the Secure Access Client to reach the Internet and the resources allowed by the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway. To configure the settings, open the BlackICE window and choose the following commands.

Tools > Edit

BlackICE

Settings

On the Firewall tab, make sure that the Protection Level is lower than “Paranoid,” which prevents you from running applications, such as email, over the connection.

On the Intrusion Detection tab, add the IP address of the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway as a trusted zone. Also add the IP address or range of allowed resources as trusted zones. When you add an IP address, be sure to select the Add Firewall Entry check box.

McAfee Personal Firewall Plus

The following McAfee Personal Firewall Plus settings enable the Secure Access Client to reach the Inter- net and the resources allowed by the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway. To configure the settings, open the McAfee Security Center window, click the Personal Firewall+ tab, and choose the following commands. The following settings assume that you are using the Standard security level. To check your security level, go to the Personal Firewall+ tab, click Utilities, and then click Security Settings.

Note

By default, when the Secure Access Client is installed, Personal Firewall Plus prompts you to grant or block access for the application. Select Grant Access.

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