Barracuda Networks SSL VPN Quick Start Manual
SSL VPN
Barracuda SSL VPN - Quick Start Guide
The Barracuda SSL VPN is a secure remote access appliance that allows you to access
your internal network resources such as files, intranet Web sites and client/server
applications using just a standard Web browser. It is common for the Barracuda SSL
VPN to be installed directly inside your LAN or in a more advanced DMZ configuration.
Getting Started
This guide provides you with setup instructions for the Barracuda SSL VPN. We
recommend reading these instructions fully before starting the setup. To begin
setting up your Barracuda SSL VPN, you will need the following:
Barracuda SSL VPN
AC Power Cord
Ethernet
Cables
VGA
Monitor
(recommended)
PS2 Keyboard (recommended)
Physical Installation
To install the Barracuda SSL VPN:
1. Fasten the Barracuda SSL VPN to a 19-inch rack or place it in a stable
location.
2. Connect an Ethernet Cable from your network switch to the Ethernet port on
the back of the Barracuda SSL VPN.
3. Connect a Standard VGA Monitor, PS2 Keyboard, and AC power cord to the
Barracuda SSL VPN. Note: Immediately after connecting an AC Power Cord
to the Barracuda SSL VPN, it may power ON for a few seconds and then
power OFF. This is because the Barracuda SSL VPN is designed to
automatically return to a powered ON state in the event of a power outage.
4. Press the POWER button on the front panel to turn it on.
Configure IP Address and Network Settings
If you have a monitor connected, the Barracuda SSL VPN will display the Boot
Menu initially, and the Administrative Console login prompt once fully booted.
To begin the configuration:
1. Login to the Administrative Console using the admin login:
Login:
admin
Password: admin
2. Configure
the
IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Primary DNS
Server and Secondary DNS Server as appropriate for your network.
3. Save
your
changes.
If you do not have a monitor and keyboard and want to set the IP address using
the RESET button on the front panel, press and hold the RESET button per the
following table:
IP address
Press and hold RESET for…
192.168.200.200
5
seconds
192.168.1.200 8
seconds
10.1.1.200
12
seconds
Opening Firewall Ports
If your Barracuda SSL VPN is located behind a corporate firewall, ensure that
the following ports on your firewall are open to ensure proper operation.
Port Direction TCP UDP
Usage
25
Out
Yes
No
Email alerts + One-time passwords
53
Out
Yes
Yes
Domain Name Service (DNS)
80
Out
Yes
No
Virus, firmware and updates
123
Out
No
Yes
Network Time Protocol (NTP)
443
In/Out
Yes
No
HTTPS/SSL port for SSL VPN access
8000
In/Out
Yes
No
Appliance administrator interface port (HTTP)
8443
In/Out
Yes
No
Appliance Administrator interface port (HTTPS)
Note: The Appliance Administrator interface ports on 8000/8443 should only be
opened if you intend to manage the appliance from the Internet.
Barracuda SSL VPN Configuration
Use a computer with a Web browser that is connected to the same network as
the Barracuda SSL VPN and follow these steps:
1. In your Web browser’s address bar, enter http:// followed by the IP address
of the Barracuda SSL VPN, followed by the default Appliance Administrator
Web interface HTTP port (:8000). For example, if you configured the
Barracuda SSL VPN with an IP address of 192.168.200.200, you would type:
http://192.168.200.200:8000
2. Log in to the Appliance Administrator Web interface as the administrator:
Username
:
admin
Password
:
admin
3. Go to the Basic
IP Configuration page and perform the following:
Verify the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.
Verify the Primary and Secondary DNS Server.
If you are using a proxy server on your network, you should also verify the
Proxy Server Configuration settings.
4. Click any one of the Save Changes buttons to save all of the information.