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SSL VPN User’s Guide 2-1
Chapter 2
Getting Started
The preceding chapter covered the architectural details of the SSL VPN client.
In this chapter you will learn to use both versions of the SSL VPN client and log
on to the gateway and access intranet resources.
2.1 System Requirements
The system requirements for the SSL VPN client are:
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Win-
dows XP, or Windows 2003 Server.
Web browser: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Mozilla, NetScape, and Opera.
Note When accessing the SSL VPN on Linux or Mac OS, your computer will automati-
cally download and install the multi-platform version of the plug-in. For details on
accessing the SSL VPN on these platforms, refer to the SSL VPN Users Guide for
Windows, LINUX, Mac OS, and UNIX Platforms.
2.2 Using the SSL VPN Browser Plug-in
SSL VPN allows you to access authorized resources, on a remote intranet, over
a secure connection. To establish the secure connection, you must first log on
to the SSL VPN via the login page. Contact your SSL VPN administrator for the
URL and the login credentials. The typical format of such a URL is as follows:
https://companyname.com. The following procedure lists the steps to initiate
an SSL VPN session via the browser plug-in.
1. Type the URL of the SSL VPN login page in the browser window. If the SSL
VPN administrator has not configured a trusted SSL certificate that identi-
fies the server, the browser will prompt you with a security alert asking
your permission to access the login page.