Netgear FVS318Gv2 – ProSAFE VPN Firewall Series User Manual
VPN Client Software Setup and Network Deployment
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NETGEAR ProSAFE VPN Client
This example locks the VPN Client in the Connection Panel, while access to the
Configuration Panel is protected with a password.
Configuration Panel is protected with a password.
When access control is enabled, the end user is asked for the password under the following
circumstances:
circumstances:
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When the user clicks (or double-clicks) the VPN Client icon in the system tray.
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When the user switches from the Connection Panel to the Configuration Panel.
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When the user starts a software upgrade.
In all of these circumstances, the Access Control page displays.
Figure 11. Access Control page
Limit Usage to the System Tray Menu and Require a
Password to Access Other Screens
Password to Access Other Screens
To limit usage of the VPN Client to the system tray menu and protect access to both the
Connection Panel and Configuration Panel with a password, use the --guidefs=hidden
--password=[password]
Connection Panel and Configuration Panel with a password, use the --guidefs=hidden
--password=[password]
software setup command.
The following is an example of the syntax for this software setup command, in which
28!Grp2YO is the password:
28!Grp2YO is the password:
NETGEARVPNClientPro_Setup.exe /S --guidefs=hidden --password=
28!Grp2YO /D=C:\Program Files\NETGEAR\NETGEAR VPN Client
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Configure Which Items of the System Tray Menu Are Visible
To configure the items that are visible to the end user in the system tray menu, use the
--menuitem=[0
--menuitem=[0
...31] software setup command.
The value is a bit field:
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1
. Quit menu item displays.
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2
. Connection Panel menu item displays.
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4
. Console menu item displays.