Vasco aXsGUARD Gatekeeper AG-3000 Series Quick Install Manual - 6.4

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Summary of aXsGUARD Gatekeeper AG-3000 Series

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide.

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 legal notice vasco products vasco data security, inc. And/or vasco data security international gmbh are referred to in this document as 'vasco'. Vasco products comprise hardware, software, services and documentation. This document addresses...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 table of contents table of contents 1 introduction............................................................................................................................................... 7 1.1 audience and purpose of this document......

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 table of contents 7.3 axsguard gatekeeper groups......................................................................................................... 30 7.4 creating and modifying groups.....................................................

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 table of contents illustration index image 1: axs guard gatekeeper ag-3xxx................................................................................................................................................................. 7 im...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 table of contents index of tables table 1: system general fields.............................................................................................................................................................25 table 2: network...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 introduction 1 introduction 1.1 audience and purpose of this document this authentication quick install guide explains how to set up the axsguard tm gatekeeper ag-3xxx or ag- 5xxx models (see images below) serving exclusively as an authenti...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 introduction in section 4 we explain how to physically connect the axsguard gatekeeper to your network. Following successful connection, the axsguard gatekeeper's settings can be adjusted by accessing the administrator tool. In section 5 , ...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 introduction 1.2 what is the axsguard gatekeeper? The axsguard gatekeeper is an authentication appliance, intended for small and medium sized enterprises. In addition to strong authentication, the axsguard gatekeeper has the potential to ma...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 safety and environmental information 2 safety and environmental information 2.1 overview in this section we provide details important both for the safe use of the axsguard gatekeeper and also to help maintain the device in a safe environmen...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 safety and environmental information further information on collection, reuse and recycling is available from your local or regional refuse administration center. For further information on the axsguard gatekeeper and the environment, pleas...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 before you begin 3 before you begin collecting the following information before you start will help to speed up your installation: an unused ip address in your network the default gateway setting in your network dns server ip address(es) fo...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 connecting the axsguard gatekeeper to a network 4 connecting the axsguard gatekeeper to a network 4.1 overview in this section we provide step by step instructions to connect the axsguard gatekeeper to your network. Important: please first ...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 connecting the axsguard gatekeeper to a network © 2009 - vasco data security 14 image 5: example stickers labeling interfaces on the axsguard gatekeeper ag-3xx4 image 6: example stickers labeling interfaces on the axsguard gatekeeper ag-5xx...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 connecting the axsguard gatekeeper to a network 2. Connect the axsguard gatekeeper via the power cable to a supply. 3. Power up the axsguard gatekeeper by pressing the power switch once (see image below). A green led lights up. 4. To check ...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 connecting the axsguard gatekeeper to a network windows) or terminal (linux) and run the following command: ping 192.168.250.254 if a reply is received as shown in the image above, everything is ok. If a request timed out or destination hos...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 accessing the administrator tool 5 accessing the administrator tool 5.1 overview accessing the axsguard gatekeeper administrator tool is possible from any workstation in the same network using a standard web browser, providing the browser d...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 accessing the administrator tool 3. Enter the default system administrator's username and password (use lower case only): username: sysadmin password: sysadmin press enter or click on the log in button to proceed (see image 10). © 2009 - va...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 accessing the administrator tool caution the default system administrator (sysadmin) password must be changed as soon as you log on; otherwise the appliance can be accessed by non-authorized users. 4. After a successful login, the status sc...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 axsguard gatekeeper configuration 6 axsguard gatekeeper configuration 6.1 overview this section covers the practical step by step configuration of the axsguard gatekeeper to implement the required network security. 6.2 setting the administr...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 axsguard gatekeeper configuration 3. Enter a user name. 4. Enter the user's full name (optional). 5. Enter and confirm the user's password. The password should consist of at least 6 characters, some of which are digits. For more information...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 axsguard gatekeeper configuration 6.3 entering customer information caution e-mail addresses must be entered accurately, as they are needed to deliver system-critical information. Customer information is sent to vasco back-up servers and au...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 axsguard gatekeeper configuration 6.4 menu structure and navigation the administrator tool interface has three panes (highlighted orange in the image below). The pane across the top is permanently visible; the left pane displays the menu. S...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 axsguard gatekeeper configuration 6.5 entering the system information to enter system information: 1. Navigate to system > general. The screen below is displayed. 2. Configure the fields as explained in the table below. 3. Click on update t...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 axsguard gatekeeper configuration table 1: system general fields field description hostname this is the internal (dns) name of the axsguard gatekeeper appliance. The name axsguard is used by default. Vasco does not recommended changing this...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 axsguard gatekeeper configuration 6.6 network settings: ethernet secure lan device the next step in configuring the axsguard gatekeeper is to configure a network device. The default secure lan device is shown in section 4.2 . To set up the ...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 axsguard gatekeeper configuration table 2: network > devices > eth > eth0 fields field description description (optional) enter the description of your choice for the selected device. Alias names enter additional names for the selected devi...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 axsguard gatekeeper configuration 6.7 general settings 6.7.1 domain name server to configure your domain name server (dns) on the axsguard gatekeeper: 1. Navigate to network > general. The screen shown below appears. 2. Enter the name of th...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 axsguard gatekeeper configuration 7 users and groups 7.1 overview in this section we: define axsguard gatekeeper users and groups. Explain how to create and modify users and groups on the axsguard gatekeeper. Users and groups can be created...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 users and groups 7.4 creating and modifying groups in this section, we explain how to create and modify axsguard gatekeeper groups. Groups are defined in section 7.3 . Groups can be created manually in the administrator tool, or automatical...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 users and groups 7.4.2 automatically via active directory groups can be created automatically by importing and synchronizing with a directory server, such as microsoft active directory (ad: see image below). We explain this procedure in sec...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 users and groups 7.5.1 manually to create a new user: 1. Navigate to users & groups > users. 2. Click on add new. A screen as shown in the image below appears. 3. Enter the information in the user fields as explained in table 3 . 4. Click o...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 users and groups to modify an existing user: 1. Navigate to users & groups > users. 2. Click on the mailbox/user name. 3. Modify the user's settings as explained in table 3 . 4. Click on update. 7.5.2 automatically via active directory we e...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 users and groups © 2009 - vasco data security 34 image 24: directory services configuration image 25: active directory tree.

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 users and groups table 4: directory services > general field group field description enable ds lookups checked / unchecked enables / disables directory service synhronization. Server settings type of directory service set the type to active...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 users and groups notes 1) synchronization may take a while to complete. The synchronization status can be checked by navigating to directory services > status. 2) for more detailed information, consult the axsguard gatekeeper directory serv...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 digipass management 8 digipass management 8.1 overview in this section, we briefly explain axsguard gatekeeper digipass management, including: importing digipass records to the axsguard gatekeeper. Digipass device testing. Assigning, unassi...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 digipass management 8.2.2 manual import a dpx file can also be imported manually through the axsguard gatekeeper administrator tool. This is useful for importing (re-using) digipass devices and records which have been purchased with other v...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 digipass management 8.4 assigning digipass devices caution it is possible to assign a single digipass device to multiple users. Assigning multiple digipass devices to a single user is not supported. To assign a digipass device to a user: 1....

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 digipass management 8.5 unassigning a digipass device a digipass device can be unassigned if a user is no longer authorized to authenticate, but the axsguard gatekeeper user data needs to be preserved. To unassign a digipass device: 1. Foll...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 radius server configuration 9 radius server configuration 9.1 overview this section presents the basic steps to configure and deploy the axsguard gatekeeper radius authentication server in your network. For more information about the radius...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 radius server configuration 9.2.1 adding the radius client to the computer list caution the authenticating users on the radius client must also be registered on the axsguard gatekeeper; otherwise authentication fails (see section 7.5 ). To ...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 radius server configuration table 5: computer settings field description computer name enter a name for the computer. If an invalid name is provided, an error message is displayed. Ip address enter the numeric address which identifies the c...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 radius server configuration 9.2.2 configuring the radius server to configure the axsguard gatekeeper as a radius server: 1. Navigate to authentication > radius > clients. 2. Click on add new. A screen as shown below appears. 3. Enter the se...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 radius server configuration 9.2.3 radius server authentication policy once the axsguard gatekeeper radius server has been configured as explained in section 9.2.2 , the authentication policy to be used needs to be configured. An authenticat...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 what's next 10 what's next this guide provides minimal information to support installation and configuration of the axsguard gatekeeper serving exclusively as an authentication server. The following documents providing further information a...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 support 11 support 11.1 overview in this section we provide instructions on what to do if you have a problem, or experience a hardware failure. 11.2 if you encounter a problem if you encounter a problem with a vasco product, please follow t...

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    Axsguard gatekeeper authentication quick install guide v1.6 index alphabetical index active directory................................................................................... 34 administrator password........................................................... 18, 20, 25 administrator tool....