Overview
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN is an emerging technology that provides remote-access VPN capability. SSL VPN has some unique features when compared with other existing VPN technologies. Most noticeably, SSL VPN uses SSL protocol and its successor, Transport Layer Security (TLS), to provide a secure connection between remote users and internal network resources.
OpenVPN is use to established vpn connection from iPad and iPhone.
OpenVPN is an open-source security protocol that creates secure point-to-point connections in routed and remote access facilities. Here’s how you can setup OpenVPN on your iPad and iPhone:
Scenario
Prerequisite
This configuration consists of two (2) sections.
A. UTM Configuration
B. IPad and IPhone Configuration
A. UTM Configuration
We will have to create four VPN rules for establishing VPN in either inter-zone or custom rule.
1. LAN -VPN
2. VPN-LAN
3. UTM-VPN
4. VPN-UTM
Select services as per your requirement or you can select any services and click on OK
Before establishing SSL VPN connections you need to configure the SSL VPN server on Seqrite UTM. The client will send request to this server and the server will authenticate the client as per the authentication settings. After a successful authentication the connection for communication will be established.
1. Navigate to VPN > SSL > Server Settings. The following screen appears.
2. Select a Certificate Authority for SSL VPN and set it as default using the Set Default button. If there is no Certificate Authority, you can also create a certificate using the ADD(+) button.
3. By default the SSL VPN Server is disabled. Select the Enable option to enable the Server.
4. The following points explains the fields on page, configure as required.
6. After entering all the required information, click Apply .
1. Navigate to VPN > SSL > Remote Access. The SSL VPN Remote access connections list is displayed. The current connections are displayed in the list.
2. Click the + (Add) icon. The Remote Access Add configuration page is displayed.
3. Enter the Connection Name.
4. Enter the Username and Password in the designated text boxes. Retype the Password in Confirm Password text box. These credentials are used for authentication.
5. Select “Local networks” that you want to configure for Remote Access from the networks that are listed.
6. Add “Additional Commands” if any.
7. Click Apply.
8. Once the user is created turn one “Status” and Click on “Download” option.
9. Select “Click here to download a zip containing only keys and configuration” and download the .tar file.
2. IPad / IPhone Configuration
1. To configure OpenVPN on iOS device you need to install OpenVPN Connect App and download the OpenVPN files.
2. Open App Store and search for OpenVPN Connect App from your iOS device to download / install it
3. Perform the following:
6. Now tap on OpenVPN app from your iPad / iPhone
7. Tap on "+" icon to add profiles one by one.
8. Insert Username and Password tap on Save button and turn on VPN.
9. Once VPN will connect, VPN Icon will appear on status
10. Now UTM site, status will automatically turn to Active state and local services of this network can be accessible from iPad / iPhone.
Please contact Seqrite Technical Support for more assistance.