Personal aXsGUARD - 7.7.1
© VASCO Data Security 2013
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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1. About his Document
• This document has been written for aXsGUARD Gatekeeper version 7.7.1 and is based on changes and
features that have been implemented since version 7.7.0.
• This document was last updated on 22 Nov 2013.
This guide serves as a reference source for technical personnel and / or system administrators. It explains
how to set up and configure the Personal aXsGUARD VPN client.
In
Chapter 1, Introduction
, we introduce the aXsGUARD Gatekeeper and explain the difference between
licensed and spare units.
In
Chapter 2, Before You Begin
, we cover the product warranty and hardware specifications.
In
Chapter 3, Features and Concepts
, we explain the main features of the Personal aXsGUARD and how its
configuration is managed centrally on a corporate aXsGUARD Gatekeeper. We also provide some important
security-related guidelines.
In
Chapter 4, Server-Side Configuration
, we explain the server-side configuration, such as the initialization of
the CA, the generation of server and client certificates and the Personal aXsGUARD configuration settings,
which are downloaded from the VPN server.
In
Chapter 5, Client-Side Configuration
, we explain how to configure and connect the Personal aXsGUARD
with the corporate aXsGUARD Gatekeeper, starting with the factory default settings.
In
Chapter 6, Status, Logging and Diagnostics
, we explain how to access the Personal aXsGUARD logs and
status information and how to initiate a remote support connection.
In
Chapter 7, Troubleshooting
, we offer some solutions to solve potential difficulties.
In
Chapter 8, Support
, we explain how to request support and how to return hardware for replacement.
1.2. Examples used in this Guide
All setups and configuration examples in this guide are executed as an advanced administrator. Some options
are not available if you log on as a full administrator or a user with lower privileges.
The administrator levels are explained in the system administration guide.
As software development and documentation are ongoing processes, screens shown in this guide may
slightly vary from the software version installed on your appliance.
1.3. Documentation Sources
Other documents in the set of aXsGUARD Gatekeeper documentation include:
• aXsGUARD Gatekeeper Installation Guide, which explains how to set up the aXsGUARD Gatekeeper, and
is intended for technical personnel or system administrators.
• How to guides, which provide detailed information on the configuration of each of the features available as
add-on modules (explained in
Section 1.5.1, “What is it?”
). These guides cover specific features such as:
• aXsGUARD Gatekeeper Authentication
