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Netgear FVS336g - SSL VPN and Small Business Server
Setting up a Netgear fvs336g in front of a Small Business Server. SBS allow https to Outlook Web Access and Remote Web Workplace, but if I turn off the remote admin to the router, which usses https (port443), I get a message that SSL VPN will no longer work. Are SSL VPN, OWA,RWW and this router mutually exclusive.
Note-according to Netgear FAQ, remote admin HTTPS port cannot be changed.
Note-according to Netgear FAQ, remote admin HTTPS port cannot be changed.
I have the same setup at one of my clients. Remote admin on https is enabled and we are able to access everything on the SBS server without issues.
Understand that "SSL VPN" is a specific type of VPN that would use the FVS336g as the VPN endpoint. Since SBS provides a pre-configured PPTP VPN instead, you don't need to use the SSL VPN provided by the router, and in fact, you probably don't want to use it.
SSL VPN has nothing at all to do with the functionality of OWA or RWW.
Jeff
TechSoEasy
SSL VPN has nothing at all to do with the functionality of OWA or RWW.
Jeff
TechSoEasy
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rycul_01
OK How did you do that. When I attempt to configure port forwarding for HTTPS to the SBS server, the router complains that the port is already forwarded.
OK How did you do that. When I attempt to configure port forwarding for HTTPS to the SBS server, the router complains that the port is already forwarded.
ASKER
Techsoeasy,
"SSL VPN has nothing at all to do with the functionality of OWA or RWW."
I understand that, I'm just looking to explore all the options of this router and give the client options for remote users. I would like to have the option of OWA for some RWW for others and VPN for some. Just trying to see what this router offers and to see if the SSLVPN (because its supposed to be clientless and easy) will really be that easy.
make sense?
"SSL VPN has nothing at all to do with the functionality of OWA or RWW."
I understand that, I'm just looking to explore all the options of this router and give the client options for remote users. I would like to have the option of OWA for some RWW for others and VPN for some. Just trying to see what this router offers and to see if the SSLVPN (because its supposed to be clientless and easy) will really be that easy.
make sense?
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While your information was correct, my question still remains unanswered. I realize that what I was asking might not be the 'best practice' , but I am trying to learn the features of the router. While you may not deem it desirable to use the features, that's not really the issue. The questions remains, will SSl VPN work with an HTTPS server forwarded through it. rycul_01 says yes, but doesn't say how and you say don't do it.
If your question remained unanswered, then why did you close out the question?
Jeff
TechSoEasy
Jeff
TechSoEasy
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I asked, got two answers, one with no explanation, one telling me I shouldn't be doing what I wanted to see could be done.
If there is a solution, why was it not already offered? If you have one, let me know. If not. I'll move on. You already have the points.
If there is a solution, why was it not already offered? If you have one, let me know. If not. I'll move on. You already have the points.
I'm obviously not that concerned about the points if I asked why you closed the question to begin with.
You stated, "to see if the SSLVPN (because its supposed to be clientless and easy) will really be that easy."
And I responded, "Not really."
So you did, in fact, get a response with an explanation.
I would point out that your grading comments can only be seen by me... thus your comment to rycul_01 can't even be seen by him. Therefore, I will post those comments below for others to see:
Grading Comments:
While your information was correct, my question still remains unanswered. I realize that what I was asking might not be the 'best practice' , but I am trying to learn the features of the router. While you may not deem it desirable to use the features, that's not really the issue. The questions remains, will SSl VPN work with an HTTPS server forwarded through it. rycul_01 says yes, but doesn't say how and you say don't do it.
Now, if you want further explanation about why you can't use SSL VPN with an SBS? That's because OWA uses port 443 and you can't change this on an SBS. That's why I gave you information about how to properly use a clientless VPN with SBS. Even though you have a router that has this feature doesn't mean it will work in your specific situation.
Jeff
TechSoEasy
You stated, "to see if the SSLVPN (because its supposed to be clientless and easy) will really be that easy."
And I responded, "Not really."
So you did, in fact, get a response with an explanation.
I would point out that your grading comments can only be seen by me... thus your comment to rycul_01 can't even be seen by him. Therefore, I will post those comments below for others to see:
Grading Comments:
While your information was correct, my question still remains unanswered. I realize that what I was asking might not be the 'best practice' , but I am trying to learn the features of the router. While you may not deem it desirable to use the features, that's not really the issue. The questions remains, will SSl VPN work with an HTTPS server forwarded through it. rycul_01 says yes, but doesn't say how and you say don't do it.
Now, if you want further explanation about why you can't use SSL VPN with an SBS? That's because OWA uses port 443 and you can't change this on an SBS. That's why I gave you information about how to properly use a clientless VPN with SBS. Even though you have a router that has this feature doesn't mean it will work in your specific situation.
Jeff
TechSoEasy
ASKER
Jeff,
The response with no explanation was not from you.
rycul_01 said "I have the same setup at one of my clients. Remote admin on https is enabled and we are able to access everything on the SBS server without issues. " - no details... .. .
Given what you have explained, (conflicts with OWA) I suspect that it could be accomplished with multiple WAN IPs.
I apologize for a somewhat snippy remark. In my defense, I am new to the SBS world (and not dealing too well at the moment)and it certainly is a unique and different world than the "corporate" world I was in. I have already seen more router brands/models in one week that I have seen in 10 years!
Thanks
Gerry
The response with no explanation was not from you.
rycul_01 said "I have the same setup at one of my clients. Remote admin on https is enabled and we are able to access everything on the SBS server without issues. " - no details... .. .
Given what you have explained, (conflicts with OWA) I suspect that it could be accomplished with multiple WAN IPs.
I apologize for a somewhat snippy remark. In my defense, I am new to the SBS world (and not dealing too well at the moment)and it certainly is a unique and different world than the "corporate" world I was in. I have already seen more router brands/models in one week that I have seen in 10 years!
Thanks
Gerry
No problem. I certainly do realize that it can be frustrating to work with SBS when you come from a strong enterprise background. If you haven't reviewed my EE Profile (http:M_3383094.html) I encourage you to do so to read about why SBS is different, as well as to check out a few links that can help you get a better understanding of the SBS-way of doing things. Taking a bit of time to understand why it is the way it is will do a lot to reduce your frustration level. :-)
Thanks so much!
Jeff
TechSoEasy
Thanks so much!
Jeff
TechSoEasy