Chapter 4 PacketiX VPN Client 2.0 Manual

PacketiX VPN Client is VPN client software with a Virtual Network Adapter function that enables connection to a Virtual HUB on PacketiX VPN Server operated at a remote location. The user can use the easy settings on a computer with PacketiX VPN Client installed to connect to a Virtual HUB on PacketiX VPN Server and flexibly connect via a Virtual Network Adapter.

This chapter describes the functions of PacketiX VPN Client 2.0 and how to use the functions.

PacketiX VPN Client is provided as a free software product. To use all of the functions at no cost, you must agree to the end-user license agreement.

4.1 Operating Environment
　
4.1.1 Windows Support
　
4.1.2 Linux Support
　
4.1.3 Support for Other Systems
　
4.1.4 Limitations
4.2 Operating the VPN Client
　
4.2.1 VPN Client Manager
　
4.2.2. Command Line Management Utility (vpncmd)
　
4.2.3 Task Tray Icon
4.3 Virtual Network Adapter
　
4.3.1 Support for Multiple Virtual Network Adapters
　
4.3.2 Virtual Network Adapter Creation and Setup
　
4.3.3 Managing the Version of the Virtual Network Adapter Device Driver
　
4.3.4 Bridge Connection Between a Virtual Network Adapter and Physical Network Adapter
4.4 VPN Server Connection Method
　
4.4.1 Selecting the Proper Connection Method
　
4.4.2 Direct TCP/IP Connection
　
4.4.3 Connection Via HTTP Proxy Server
　
4.4.4 Connection Via SOCKS Proxy Server
　
4.4.5 Server-Certificate Verification
　
4.4.6 Selecting a Virtual Network Adapter
　
4.4.7 User Authentication Setting
　
4.4.８ Use of the Smart Card Authentication
　
4.4.9 Automatic Reconnection Function
　
4.4.10 Connection Status and Error Message Displays
　
4.4.11 Advanced Communication Settings
　
4.4.12 Number of TCP/IP Connections for VPN Session Communications
　
4.4.13 Interval Between TCP Connections and Length of TCP Connection
　
4.4.14 Half-Duplex Mode Option
　
4.4.15 SSL Encryption Option
　
4.4.16 Data Compression Option
　
4.4.17 Selecting the Connection Mode
　
4.4.18 Routing Table Rewrite Process
　
4.4.19 Startup Connection
　
4.4.20 Exporting and Importing Connection Settings
　
4.4.21 Creating a Shortcut for a Connection Setting
　
4.4.22 VPN Server and VPN Bridge Cascade Connection Setting
4.5 Connecting to VPN Server
　
4.5.1 Starting a VPN Connection
　
4.5.2 Checking the Connection Status
　
4.5.3 Terminating a VPN Connection
　
4.5.4 Operations When an Error Occurs
4.6 Using and Managing Smart Cards
　
4.6.1 Smart Card Device Driver
　
4.6.1 Selecting a Smart Card
　
4.6.3 Listing and Obtaining Smart Card Objects
　
4.6.4 Deleting Smart Card Objects
　
4.6.5 Changing a PIN Code
　
4.6.6 Using Smart Card Authentication to Connect to VPN Server
　
4.6.8 Limitations
4.7 Management in a Large-Scale Environment
　
4.7.1 Remote Management of VPN Client
　
4.7.2 Distributing Configuration Files
　
4.7.3 Distributing a Connection Setting File to Users
4.8 Measuring Effective Throughput
　
4.8.1 Using the Communication Throughput Measurement Tool
　
4.8.2 Configuring the Communication Throughput Measurement Tool
　
4.8.3 Communication Throughput Measurement Precautions
4.9 Other Functions
　
4.9.1 Changing the User Password Registered to VPN Server
　
4.9.2 Internet Connection Maintenance Function
　
4.9.3 Voice Guide Function
　
4.9.4 Translucent Window Function
　
4.9.5 Setting Lock Function
　
4.9.6 Simple Mode and Normal Mode

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