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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.

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