Policy Configuration : SSL VPN > Server Settings
Configuring NetExtender Client Settings
NetExtender client settings are configured on the bottom of the SSL VPN > Client Settings page. The following settings to customize the behavior of NetExtender when users connect and disconnect.
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Default Session Timeout (minutes)—The default timeout value for client inactivity, after which the client’s session is terminated.
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Enable Web Management over SSLVPN—Allows NetExtender clients to execute web management tasks over the SSLVPN. This option is available in SonicOS 6.1 and above.
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Enable SSH Management over SSLVPN—Allows NetExtender clients to execute Secure Shell (SSH) management tasks over the SSLVPN. This option is available in SonicOS 6.1 and above.
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Enable NetBIOS Over SSLVPN—Allows NetExtender clients to broadcast NetBIOS to the SSL VPN subnet.
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Enable Client Autoupdate—The NetExtender client checks for updates every time it is launched.
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Exit Client After Disconnect—The NetExtender client exits when it becomes disconnected from the SSL VPN server. To reconnect, users must either return to the SSL VPN portal or launch NetExtender from their Programs menu.
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Uninstall Client After Disconnect—The NetExtender client automatically uninstalls when it becomes disconnected from the SSL VPN server. To reconnect, users must return to the SSL VPN portal.
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Create Client Connection Profile—The NetExtender client creates a connection profile recording the SSL VPN Server name, the Domain name and optionally the username and password.
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Communication Between Clients—Enables NetExtender clients that are connected to the same server to communicate.
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User Name & Password Caching—Provide flexibility in allowing users to cache their usernames and passwords in the NetExtender client. The three options are Allow saving of user name only, Allow saving of user name & password, and Prohibit saving of user name & password. These options enable administrators to balance security needs against ease of use for users.