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This article describes the steps for SSL VPN Client configuration on SonicWave access points (managed via WCM) connecting to an SSLVPN server.
Traditionally SonicWall NetExtender Client or the Mobile Connect client is used to connect to an SSLVPN Server [Firewall or SMA 100 / SMA 1000]. When a SonicWave is managed via WCM, we can configure the access point to connect to the SSLVPN server which will provide wireless clients with secure access to network resources and servers.
NOTE: SonicWave access points only act as SSLVPN client, and not as an SSLVPN Server. SonicWall Firewall appliance or an SMA 100 / SMA 1000 device can be use as SSLVPN servers.
Terms:
WCM- WiFi Cloud Manager
SSLVPN - Secure Socket Layer Virtual Private Network
SMA - Secure Mobile Access
CSC- Capture Security Center
Supported Access Points:
SonicWave 432i/432e/432o
SonicWave 224W/231c/231o
Sonicwave 621/641/681
Step1: Make sure that an SSLVPN server is properly configured.
Step 2: Login into WiFi Cloud Manager:
CAUTION: This article's scope is to help setup SSL VPN client Profile and we assume that the SonicWave is being managed by WiFi Cloud Manger. If it is not please use this KB article: [[How do I register and deploy a SonicWave using Wireless Cloud Manager?|190317011046878]] to configure and manage SonicWaves on WiFi cloud Manager.
Step 3: Configure SSLVPN Client profile:
Step4: Allow SSL-VPN Security Tunnel Access on Specific SSID's:
CAUTION: If you do not Allow SSL-VPN Tunnel on any SSID you will not be able to access the resources that the SSL VPN Server has shared.
Step5: Verify the SSL VPN Connection Status:
Conclusion: We have successfully configured SSLVPN Client profile on the SonicWave via WiFi Cloud Manager.