Client VPN
Introduction
Client VPN refers to a virtual private network configuration that allows remote workers using individual devices, such as laptops or smartphones, to securely connect to corporate or personal networks over the internet. This connection extends the network's security boundary to include remote users as if they were directly connected to the network's main hub(ESG) in the company. This setup is essential for enabling remote access to corporate resources, maintaining privacy, and ensuring data security over public and private networks.
EnGenius Client VPN supports two types:
IPSec Client VPN: This method uses the IPSec protocol to secure communications across the internet.
SecuPoint Client VPN: EnGenius offers a proprietary Client VPN solution leveraging the SSL VPN protocol to ensure secure, encrypted connections in an easy way.
Client VPN connections can only be established on the primary active WAN.
Client VPN traffic can be routed through Site-to-Site VPN, including both AutoVPN and other Non-EnGenius VPN.
Key Benefits of Client VPNs
Secure Remote Access: Client VPNs are essential for providing secure access to corporate or personal networks from any location, without requiring physical changes to the network infrastructure. This ensures that remote work or access to sensitive information can be securely conducted, significantly reducing the risk of data breaches.
Data Encryption: This setup encrypts data being transmitted over the internet, safeguarding sensitive information from potential interceptors and ensuring that private conversations and data exchanges remain confidential.
Privacy Enhancement: By masking IP addresses and location details, Client VPNs enhance user privacy, making it challenging for third parties to track online activities or determine a user's physical location.
Network Scalability: They enable networks to scale securely by seamlessly integrating remote users into the network's ecosystem, alleviating the need for cumbersome physical network expansions.
The Mechanism Behind EnGenius Client VPNs
When a user(remote worker) enables a Client VPN, such as SecuPoint client VPN Tool or IPSec Client VPN, on their device, the VPN creates a virtual encrypted SSL VPN or IPSec tunnel through the internet to the main hub/Gateway (ESG.) This tunnel serves as a secure conduit for data transmission, protected from external threats and surveillance. The user(VPN client) on the device manages connection protocols, such as SSLVPN or IPSec, and encryption, ensuring a robust security perimeter is maintained regardless of the user's remote location or the nature of the public network being used for internet access.
Applications and Use Cases
Remote Work: Employees working from home or while traveling can access their company's network securely as if they were in the office, complete with access to shared files, applications, and internal systems.
Data Protection on Public Wi-Fi: Users connecting to public Wi-Fi networks, known for their security vulnerabilities, can shield their activities and data from other users on the same network.
Global Connectivity: For businesses with international teams or individuals in regions with internet restrictions, Client VPNs provide a means to access the internet and company resources freely and securely.
Conclusion
The rise of Client VPNs is a big step forward for safe, flexible, and scalable network access, especially important today with more remote work and a focus on digital privacy. They bring a strong security layer to digital communication and network connections, emphasizing the importance of keeping data safe and private. With Client VPNs, users can connect securely, from anywhere at any time.
Configuring ESG for Client VPN
On the CONFIGURE > Gateway > Client VPN page, users can configure two types of Client VPN on the ESG:
SecuPoint SSLVPN.
For detailed configuration, please refer to the link.
IPSec VPN.
For detailed configuration, please refer to the link.
Client VPN Connections
After configuring/enabling the client VPN and users starting to connect, it may be useful to see how many and which client devices are connected to your network. To see connected all client VPN devices, navigate to MANAGE > Clients> VPN Client page.
Navigate to MANAGE > Gateway page and then select a gateway to click the "Detail" button to view the IPSec or SecuPoint VPN client connection status.
Go to MANAGE > Gateway, where you can monitor the current number of SecuPoint VPN user connections in the SecuPoint Users field for each gateway.
Additional Resources
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