Using the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway24 Firebox SSL VPN GatewayFor information about the relationship between the Default Gateway and dynamic or static routing,see “Dynamic and Static Routing” on page 51.After you configure your network settings on the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway, you need to restart theappliance.NoteNote: You do not need to restart the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway until you complete all configurationsteps.These include configuring network access for the appliance and installing certificates and licenses.For more information about configuring additional network settings, see“Configuring Firebox SSL VPNGateway Network Connections” on page 47.Redirecting Connections on Port 80 to a Secure PortBy default, the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway does not accept unsecure connections on port 80. If a userattempts to connect to the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway using HTTP on port 80, the connection attemptfails.You can configure the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway to automatically redirect HTTP connection attempts onport 80 to be secure connections on port 443 (or other secure port).If a user attempts an unsecure connection on port 80, the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway automatically con-verts this connection attempt into a secure (SSL-encrypted) connection on port 443.To redirect unsecure connections1 Click the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway Cluster tab and open the window for the Firebox SSL VPNGateway.2 Click the General Networking tab.3 Click the Advanced button.4 Click Redirect any requests for port 80 to a secure port.5 Click OK.NoteNote: If you use the default setting of Do not accept connections on port 80, all user connectionattempts on port 80 fail and there is no attempt to redirect them to port 443.Using the Firebox SSL VPN GatewayThe Firebox SSL VPN Gateway performs the following functions:• Authentication• Termination of encrypted sessions• Access control (based on permissions)• Data traffic relay (when the first three functions are met)The Firebox SSL VPN Gateway operates as follows:• A remote user downloads the Secure Access Client by connecting to a secure Web address andproviding authentication credentials.
