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Predefined bookmarks

Predefined bookmarks

Bookmarks are used as links to specific resources on the network. When a bookmark is selected from a bookmark list, a window opens with the requested web page. Telnet, RDP, and VNC open a window that requires a browser plug-in. FTP replaces the bookmark page with an HTML file-browser.

A web bookmark can include log in credentials to automatically log the SSL VPN user into the web site. When the administrator configures bookmarks, the web site credentials must be the same as the user’s SSL VPN credentials. Users configuring their own bookmarks can specify alternative credentials for the web site.

Predefined bookmarks can be added to portal profiles when creating or editing a profile.

To create a predefined bookmark:
  1. Go to VPN Manager > SSL-VPN and select Portal Profiles in the tree menu.
  2. Edit an existing profile, or create a new profile. See Editing portal profiles or Creating SSL VPN portal profiles.
  3. Click Create New in the Pre-Defined Bookmark field. Enable Web Mode must be selected for this field to be available. The Create New Bookmark dialog box opens. The available options will vary depending on the selected type.

  4. Configure the following settings, then select OK to create the bookmark.

    Name

    Enter a name for the bookmark.

    Type

    Select the bookmark type: CITRIX, FTP, HTTP/HTTPS, Port Forward, RDP, SMB, SSH, Telnet, or VNC.

    URL

    Enter the bookmark URL. This option is only available when Type is Citrix, or HTTP/HTTPS.

    Folder

    Enter the bookmark folder.

    This option is only available when Type is FTP or SMB.

    Host

    Enter the host name.

    This option is only available when Type is Port Forward, RDP, SSH, TELNET, or VNC.

    Remote Port

    Enter the remote port.

    This option is only available when Type is Port Forward.

    Listening Port

    Enter the listening port.

    This option is only available when Type is Port Forward.

    Show Status Window

    Enable to show the status window.

    This option is only available when Type is Port Forward.

    Port

    Enter the port number.

    This option is only available when Type is RDP or VNC.

    Username

    Enter the user name.

    This option is only available when Type is RDP.

    Password

    Enter the password.

    This option is only available when Type is RDP or VNC.

    Keyboard Layout

    Select the keyboard layout: German (QWERTZ), English (US), Unknown, French (AZERTY), Italian, or Swedish.

    This option is only available when Type is RDP.

    Security

    Select the security type: Allow the server to choose the type of security, Network Level Authentication, Standard RDP encryption, or TLS encryption.

    This option is only available when Type is RDP.

    Description

    Optionally, enter a description of the bookmark.

    Single Sign-on

    Select the SSO setting for links that require authentication: Disabled, Automatic, or Static.

    If Static is selected, click the add icon, then enter the Name and Value to add SSO Form Data. Multiple fields can be added. Click Remove to remove a field.

    When including a link using SSO use the entire URL, not just the IP address.

    This option is only available when Type is Citrix, FTP, HTTP/HTTPS, RDP, or SMB.

    The Static option is only available when Type is Citrix, HTTP/HTTPS, or RDP.

To edit a bookmark:
  1. Go to VPN Manager > SSL-VPN and select Portal Profiles in the tree menu.
  2. Edit and existing profile, or create a new profile. See Editing portal profiles or Creating SSL VPN portal profiles.
  3. Click the Edit icon in the bookmark row. The Bookmark dialog box opens.
  4. Edit the bookmark as required, then click OK to apply your changes.
To delete a bookmark:
  1. Go to VPN Manager > SSL-VPN and select Portal Profiles in the tree menu.
  2. Edit and existing profile, or create a new profile. See Editing portal profiles or Creating SSL VPN portal profiles.
  3. Click the Delete icon in the bookmark row.

Predefined bookmarks

Predefined bookmarks

Bookmarks are used as links to specific resources on the network. When a bookmark is selected from a bookmark list, a window opens with the requested web page. Telnet, RDP, and VNC open a window that requires a browser plug-in. FTP replaces the bookmark page with an HTML file-browser.

A web bookmark can include log in credentials to automatically log the SSL VPN user into the web site. When the administrator configures bookmarks, the web site credentials must be the same as the user’s SSL VPN credentials. Users configuring their own bookmarks can specify alternative credentials for the web site.

Predefined bookmarks can be added to portal profiles when creating or editing a profile.

To create a predefined bookmark:
  1. Go to VPN Manager > SSL-VPN and select Portal Profiles in the tree menu.
  2. Edit an existing profile, or create a new profile. See Editing portal profiles or Creating SSL VPN portal profiles.
  3. Click Create New in the Pre-Defined Bookmark field. Enable Web Mode must be selected for this field to be available. The Create New Bookmark dialog box opens. The available options will vary depending on the selected type.

  4. Configure the following settings, then select OK to create the bookmark.

    Name

    Enter a name for the bookmark.

    Type

    Select the bookmark type: CITRIX, FTP, HTTP/HTTPS, Port Forward, RDP, SMB, SSH, Telnet, or VNC.

    URL

    Enter the bookmark URL. This option is only available when Type is Citrix, or HTTP/HTTPS.

    Folder

    Enter the bookmark folder.

    This option is only available when Type is FTP or SMB.

    Host

    Enter the host name.

    This option is only available when Type is Port Forward, RDP, SSH, TELNET, or VNC.

    Remote Port

    Enter the remote port.

    This option is only available when Type is Port Forward.

    Listening Port

    Enter the listening port.

    This option is only available when Type is Port Forward.

    Show Status Window

    Enable to show the status window.

    This option is only available when Type is Port Forward.

    Port

    Enter the port number.

    This option is only available when Type is RDP or VNC.

    Username

    Enter the user name.

    This option is only available when Type is RDP.

    Password

    Enter the password.

    This option is only available when Type is RDP or VNC.

    Keyboard Layout

    Select the keyboard layout: German (QWERTZ), English (US), Unknown, French (AZERTY), Italian, or Swedish.

    This option is only available when Type is RDP.

    Security

    Select the security type: Allow the server to choose the type of security, Network Level Authentication, Standard RDP encryption, or TLS encryption.

    This option is only available when Type is RDP.

    Description

    Optionally, enter a description of the bookmark.

    Single Sign-on

    Select the SSO setting for links that require authentication: Disabled, Automatic, or Static.

    If Static is selected, click the add icon, then enter the Name and Value to add SSO Form Data. Multiple fields can be added. Click Remove to remove a field.

    When including a link using SSO use the entire URL, not just the IP address.

    This option is only available when Type is Citrix, FTP, HTTP/HTTPS, RDP, or SMB.

    The Static option is only available when Type is Citrix, HTTP/HTTPS, or RDP.

To edit a bookmark:
  1. Go to VPN Manager > SSL-VPN and select Portal Profiles in the tree menu.
  2. Edit and existing profile, or create a new profile. See Editing portal profiles or Creating SSL VPN portal profiles.
  3. Click the Edit icon in the bookmark row. The Bookmark dialog box opens.
  4. Edit the bookmark as required, then click OK to apply your changes.
To delete a bookmark:
  1. Go to VPN Manager > SSL-VPN and select Portal Profiles in the tree menu.
  2. Edit and existing profile, or create a new profile. See Editing portal profiles or Creating SSL VPN portal profiles.
  3. Click the Delete icon in the bookmark row.