Firebox SSL VPN Gateway Settings

Features

•Date and time configuration

•Certificate generation and installation

•Restarting and shutting down the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway

•Saving and reinstalling configuration settings

Note

If the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway is upgraded to Version 5.5 from an earlier version, you must uninstall and then reinstall the latest Administration Tool. You can uninstall the earlier version of the Administration Tool using Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel.

User Groups, Local Users, and Resources

User groups, local users, and policies are configured on the Access Policy Manager tab. On this tab, you can configure the following:

•Network resources

•Application policies

•File sharing

•Kiosk resources

•End point resources and policies

•Local users

Authentication and Authorization

Authentication and authorization are configured on the Authentication tab.

Double-source authentication (also known as two-factor authentication) is new for this release of the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway.

The following table maps the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway settings.

Note

To configure group settings on the Access Policy Manager tab, right-click a group and then click

Properties.

Feature	FireboxSSL VPN Gateway

General Networking	VPN Gateway Cluster > General Networking

DNS/WINS	VPN Gateway Cluster > Name Service Providers

Dynamic and Static Routing	VPN Gateway Cluster > Routes

Firebox SSL VPN Gateway Failover Servers (includes internal	VPN Gateway Cluster > Failover Servers
failover)

Logging Information	VPN Gateway Cluster > Logging/Settings

Certificate Requests	VPN Gateway Cluster > Generate CSR

Certificate Installation	VPN Gateway Cluster > Administration

14	Firebox SSL VPN Gateway

SSL VPN specifications

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Moreover, WatchGuard Technologies includes multiple authentication options, adding another layer of security. The solution supports multi-factor authentication (MFA), requiring users to provide additional verification beyond just a password. This could involve mobile device verification or biometric authentication, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

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WatchGuard Technologies Firebox SSL VPN Gateway Settings, Authentication and Authorization

Models: SSL VPN

User Groups, Local Users, and Resources

Authentication and Authorization