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Chapter 4 Configuring Connection Entries
Authentication Methods
Step 4
Enter a unique connection entry name. You can use any name to identify this connection. This name can
contain spaces, and it is not case-sensitive.
Step 5
Enter a description of this connection. This field is optional, but it helps to further identify this
connection. For example, Connection to Engineering remote server.
Step 6
Enter the Host name or IP address of the remote VPN device that is providing access to the private
network.
Step 7
Use the Authentication tab to select an authentication method. You can connect as part of a group, which
is configured on the VPN device, or by supplying an identity digital certificate. See the
“Authentication
Methods” section on page 4-3
for more information.
Step 8
Use the Transport tab to set transport parameters. See the
“Transport Parameters” section on page 4-6
for more information.
Step 9
Use the Backup Servers tab to view the current list of backup servers or to manually add a backup server.
See the
“Backup Servers” section on page 4-8
for more information.
Step 10
The
Erase User Password
button at the bottom of this dialog box erases the user password that is saved
on the VPN Client workstation, forcing the VPN Client to prompt you for a password each time you
establish a connection.
Step 11
Click
Save
. The Connection Entry dialog box closes and you return to the Connection Entries tab.
Authentication Methods
You can configure a connection entry to authenticate as part of a group, which is configured on the VPN
device, or by supplying an identity digital certificate. The Authentication tab on the Connection Entry
Settings dialog box must be forward to select an authentication method for a connection entry.
Group Authentication
Use this procedure if you plan to use group authentication for this connection entry.
To configure group authentication:
Step 1
From the Authentication tab, click the
Group Authentication
radio button (
Figure 4-3
).
