How do I use Smoothwall VPN?
On the NETWORK menu, under the VPN submenu, click SSL road warriors. To turn the SSL VPN on or off for a user group: Under the Select group section, from the Select group list, select the group that you want to turn the SSL VPN on or off for, and then click Select. The Smoothwall displays SSL VPN group settings.
How do I connect to a VPN using IP address?
Step 1 Click the Start button. In the search bar, type vpn and then select Set up a virtual private network (VPN) connection. Step 2 Enter the IP address or domain name of the server to which you want to connect. If you’re connecting to a work network, your IT administrator can provide the best address.
How do I get a VPN address?
How to get a US IP address
- Sign up for a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
- Register for the service and download the VPN software or app.
- Clear your cookies and restart your device to remove old location identifiers.
- Log in to your VPN provider and connect to a server in the US.
- Access your US site like you normally would.
What is smoothwall client?
Smoothwall (formerly styled as SmoothWall) is a Linux distribution designed to be used as an open source firewall. Smoothwall is configured via a web-based GUI and requires little or no knowledge of Linux to install or use.
How do you get past smoothwall?
Bypassing the proxy can be done in two ways.
- Adding the target domains/IP Addresses to proxy bypass settings on the client.
- Adding IP addresses to the transparent proxy bypass settings on the Smoothwall.
How do I download Smoothwall?
To download a copy of the Smoothwall Filter Firewall software that you purchased, you can use your serial number to download an ISO file from https://customer.smoothwall.net/download/.
What does VPN do to IP address?
A VPN connection establishes a secure connection between you and the internet. Via the VPN, all your data traffic is routed through an encrypted virtual tunnel. This disguises your IP address when you use the internet, making its location invisible to everyone. A VPN connection is also secure against external attacks.
Can I connect to VPN using WIFI?
VPN connections let you take your office network with you. If you use a VPN in conjunction with your Wi-Fi wireless internet router, it can give you the same benefits of a wired network connection without the restrictions of being tethered to a central router.
Can you be tracked on a VPN?
Can I be tracked using a VPN? Since a VPN will assign you a new IP address and run your data through different servers, that makes tracking you very, very difficult. Even if someone was somehow able to get to your IP address, it wouldn’t actually be yours, but one that’s hidden behind the VPN’s server.
Does VPN have IP address?
Since a VPN uses an IP address that’s not your own, it allows you to maintain your online privacy and search the web anonymously.
Is smoothwall secure?
Smoothwall Firewall also features anti-malware protection, HTTPS inspection, anonymous proxy detection & blocking, and intrusion detection & prevention, to provide you with a complete all-in-one protection package designed with your organisation’s security needs in mind.
What is Smoothwall UTM?
Smoothwall UTM is a Unified Threat Management suite designed for educational environments. It provides a next-generation firewall, as well as intrusion detection and prevention, VPN support, web filtering, email security, and load balancing.
What should I do when I set up my Smoothwall?
When you set up your Smoothwall for the first time, you can add various types of interface connections with various roles to your Smoothwall and allocate them IP addresses. During installation of your Smoothwall you can specify the Domain Name System (DNS).
Is there a way to use my iPad through Smoothwall?
I want to use my iPad / iPhone or other iOS device through Smoothwall. iPad and iPod devices can be challenging to get working through a proxy. There are however, a couple of things you can do though to get your iOS device to work through the filter and give users a safe, filtered, web experience.
Do you need a DHCP server for Smoothwall?
(If you connect your Smoothwall to an Active Directory, they can use their AD usernames and passwords). This is filtering by IP address. You will need a DHCP server which allows you to specify static IPs based on MAC address and a subnet or IP range which you will assign your iOS devices on.
How to filter by username on Smoothwall?
Redirect users to SSL login page (with session cookie) This is filtering by username. This will require your users to enter in their usernames and passwords, allowing them to be filtered according to your filtering rules as normal. (If you connect your Smoothwall to an Active Directory, they can use their AD usernames and passwords).