Connecting Using a Web Address

tication policy check fails, the users receive an error message instructing them to contact their system administrator.

For more information about pre-authentication policies, see “Global policies” on page 96.

Double-source Authentication Portal Page

When the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway is configured to require users to log on using two types of authenti- cation, such as LDAP and RSA SecurID, they are directed automatically to the Web page or Secure Access Client dialog box and users enter their user name and passwords.

Note

When a user logs on using double authentication, the authentication is checked in the opposite order that is configured in the realm.For example, if the primary authentication type is LDAP and the secondary is RSA SecurID, the SecureID credentials are checked first, and then the LDAP credentials. If the user log on fails the first authentication, the second authentication is not checked.

For more information about double-source authentication, see “Configuring Double-Source Authentication” on page 85.

Users can connect to the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway using a Web browser by typing the Web address, such as https://vpn.mycompany.com. When the IP address or FQDN of the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway is entered and double-source authentication is configured, users are routed automatically to the logon portal page as shown below.

Double-source authentication portal page

After entering the user name, the user then enters the passwords for each authentication type. After the credentials are entered, the specified portal page appears and the user completes the connection from this portal page. The connection can be either full access or kiosk mode.

The double-source authentication portal page cannot be customized.

Connecting Using Secure Access Client

Users can connect to the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway using the Secure Access Client that is downloaded and installed on their computer. When double-source authentication is configured, users see a dialog box that requires their user name and passwords for each authentication type. After the users enter the credentials, they click Connect.

Administration Guide

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Double-source Authentication Portal Page