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Preface: About this Guide
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R E F A C E
About this Guide
This guide provides the information needed to set up connections
between remote systems running SafeNet/Soft-PK™ VPN client
software and systems on a network protected by Secure Computing’s
Sidewinder firewall. SafeNet/Soft-PK is a Windows-compatible
program that secures data communications sent from a desktop or
laptop computer across either a public network or an existing
corporate dial-up line.
Note:
The SafeNet/Soft-PK product is referred to as simply "Soft-PK" throughout the
remainder of this document.
IMPORTANT:
This guide describes administration of VPNs between Soft-PK Version 5.1.3
Build 4 and Sidewinder Version 5.1.0.02. If you are working with a later version of either
product, check our Web page at
www.securecomputing.com
for the latest
documentation (select
Downloads & Activations -> Product Documentation
).
W
ho should read
this guide?
This guide is written for the person assigned to administer
Sidewinder-based VPN connections involving a Soft-PK VPN client.
Setting up VPN connections involves procedures done on Sidewinder
and procedures done using Soft-PK to pre-configure the VPN client
security policy for each remote user (road warrior, telecommuter,
etc.).
As a network administrator, you should read and understand all the
procedures in this document. You will then be able to provide all
remote users with the information, files, and software they need to set
up Soft-PK software to communicate with your trusted network(s).
This guide assumes you are familiar with networks and network
terminology. Because Soft-PK will use a security association with a
Sidewinder firewall, you should be familiar with Sidewinder
administration. Knowledge of the Internet and of Windows operating
systems are also key requirements.
