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Revision History

Version

Date

Description of Changes

1.1

November 2006

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Restructured the contents so that common setup and configuration tasks

are easier to find

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Added new topics

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Added a link to a Microsoft Word template for creating an end-user guide

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter describes some of the key features of the NETGEAR

®

ProSafe™ SSL VPN

Concentrator 25 SSL312. It also includes the minimum prerequisites for installation (

“Web

Browser Requirements” on page 1-2

.), package contents (

“What’s in the Box” on page 1-3

), and a

description of the front and back panels of the SSL312 (

“Hardware Description” on page 1-3

).

About the ProSafe SSL VPN Concentrator 25

The ProSafe SSL VPN Concentrator 25 is a hardware-based SSL VPN solution designed

specifically to provide remote access for mobile users to their corporate resources without

requiring a pre-installed VPN client on their laptops. Using the familiar Secure Sockets Layer

(SSL) protocol, commonly used for e-commerce transactions, the SSL VPN Concentrator can

authenticate itself to an SSL-enabled client, such as a standard web browser. Once the

authentication and negotiation of encryption information is completed, the server and client can

establish an encrypted connection. With support for 25 concurrent sessions, users can easily access

the remote network for a customizable, secure, user portal experience from virtually any available

platform.

Key Features

The ProSafe SSL VPN Concentrator 25 is easy to use and to administer, through a customizable

and intuitive interface. Other key features:

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Uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol to transfer data. SSL is a protocol that is

extensively used in the world of electronic commerce and has gone through years of public

scrutiny.

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Browser based, platform-independent, remote access through a number of popular browsers,

such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Apple Safari.

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Supports 25 concurrent sessions.

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Provides granular access to corporate resources based upon user type or group membership.

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Supports multiple user authentications, including local database, Microsoft Active Directory,

LDAP, NT Domain and RADIUS.

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Provides client-less access with customizable user portals and support for a wide variety of

user repositories. Access includes support for:

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Full network access

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HTTP and HTTPS proxy and reverse proxy

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Remote Desktop and Application Access including File Sharing

Web Browser Requirements

The following web browsers are supported for the SSL VPN Concentrator web management

interface and the SSL VPN portal. Note that Java is only required for the SSL VPN portal, not the

web management interface.

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Microsoft Windows:

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Browsers:

Internet Explorer 5.1.or higher

Mozilla 1.x (administrator only)

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Java:

Sun JRE 1.1 or higher

Microsoft JVM 5 or higher

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Apple MacOS X:

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Browser:

Safari 1.2 or higher

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Java:

Sun JRE 1.1 or higher

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Unix, Linux, or BSD:

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Browser:

Mozilla 1.x (administrator only)

Safari 1.2 or higher

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Java:

Sun JRE 1.1 or higher

To configure the NETGEAR ProSafe SSL VPN Concentrator 25, an administrator must use an

Internet Explorer 5.1 or higher, Apple Safari 1.2 or higher, or Mozilla l.x web browser with

JavaScript

,

cookies

, and

SSL-enabled

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End Users can use IE 5.1 or higher or Apple Safari 1.2 or higher. The browsers should also support

JavaScript, Java, cookies, SSL and ActiveX to take advantage of the full suite of applications.

What’s in the Box

The product package should contain the following items:

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ProSafe SSL VPN Concentrator 25 SSL312

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A power cord specific to your region.

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Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable.

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A serial cable.

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Resource CD

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ProSafe™ SSL VPN Concentrator 25 SSL312 Installation Guide

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Warranty and Support Registration Card

Hardware Description

This section describes the front and rear hardware functions of the SSL312.

Note:

End Users can open and use a Mozilla 1.x browser after an initial connection has

been made using IE or Safari. If the IE or Safari browser is closed, the connection

will be lost.