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FortiOS v3.0 MR7 SSL VPN User Guide

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About this document

Introduction

Whether to use web-only or tunnel mode depends on the number and type of
applications installed on the remote computer. Access to any application not
supported through web-only mode can be supported through tunnel mode. For
more information about these modes of operation, see

“Configuring a FortiGate

SSL VPN” on page 13

.

About this document

This document explains how to configure SSL VPN operation using the web-
based manager and contains the following chapters:

•

Configuring a FortiGate SSL VPN

describes the two modes of operation,

recommends a deployment topology, and provides an overview of the
associated infrastructure dependencies. The high-level steps for configuring
each mode of operation are also included with cross-references to underlying
procedures. This chapter also details the basic administrative tasks needed to
support the two modes of operation, and describes the additional step-by-step
procedures needed to configure each mode.

•

Working with the web portal

introduces the web portal applications and

explains how to work with them. The chapter also explains how to install the
ActiveX plugin and initiate a VPN tunnel when tunnel mode is enabled.

Document conventions

The following document conventions are used in this guide:

•

In the examples, private IP addresses are used for both private and public IP
addresses.

•

Notes and Cautions are used to provide important information:

Note: Highlights useful additional information.

!

Caution: Warns you about commands or procedures that could have unexpected or
undesirable results including loss of data or damage to equipment.

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