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SafeLinx Clients can establish virtual private network (VPN) connections with mobile access services across various wireless and wireline network. SafeLinx Clients use these optimized, secure IP tunnels to communicate with resources on the internal network.
Windows
Install, configure, and use the SafeLinx Client component of HCL SafeLinx on Microsoft Windows systems.
Getting started
To get started with the SafeLinx Client, review the software and hardware requirements, and then read the instructions on how to install the client.
Running a preconfigured installation
A preconfigured installation creates client connections for the user and sets up the appropriate SafeLinx Client configuration settings in advance. This feature is important especially if some SafeLinx Client configuration parameters need to be set to values other than the defaults.

SafeLinx Clients
SafeLinx Clients can establish virtual private network (VPN) connections with mobile access services across various wireless and wireline network. SafeLinx Clients use these optimized, secure IP tunnels to communicate with resources on the internal network.
- Android
  Install, configure, and use the SafeLinx Client component of HCL SafeLinx for use on Android mobile devices.
- Linux
  Install, configure, and use the SafeLinx Client component of Windows HCL SafeLinx on Linux x86_64 systems.
- OS X
  Install, configure, and use the SafeLinx Client component of HCL SafeLinx for use on Mac OS X systems.
- Windows
  Install, configure, and use the SafeLinx Client component of HCL SafeLinx on Microsoft Windows systems.
  - Getting started
    To get started with the SafeLinx Client, review the software and hardware requirements, and then read the instructions on how to install the client.
    - Before upgrading the operating system
      When upgrading Windows operating system, first remove the SafeLinx Client. Then, upgrade the operating system and install the SafeLinx Client. When upgrading to the latest version of the SafeLinx Client, existing connections are preserved.
    - Types of installations
      On Windows platforms, you can choose a typical or custom installation for the SafeLinx Client.
    - Installing the SafeLinx Client on Windows
      Install the SafeLinx Client on a Windows system.
    - Running a preconfigured installation
      A preconfigured installation creates client connections for the user and sets up the appropriate SafeLinx Client configuration settings in advance. This feature is important especially if some SafeLinx Client configuration parameters need to be set to values other than the defaults.
    - Running a silent installation
      The SafeLinx Client for Windows is packaged as an installation program and a basic MSI setup package named Windows_Client_<version>.exe. The package can accept a number of command-line parameters to control the installation.
  - Using the SafeLinx Client on Windows
    This section describes the use of the SafeLinx Client on Windows.
  - Configuring clients with a configuration file
    The artour.ini file contains configuration information about your client and each connection you define. This file is modified when you create connections or modify their properties. It controls which fields and buttons are presented on the Connect window for each connection.

Running a preconfigured installation

A preconfigured installation creates client connections for the user and sets up the appropriate SafeLinx Client configuration settings in advance. This feature is important especially if some SafeLinx Client configuration parameters need to be set to values other than the defaults.

Procedure

To run a preconfigured installation, follow these steps:

Follow the installation instructions for the operating system on which you are working (probably on another computer). When prompted, select a Typical or Custom installation.
Configure the SafeLinx Client to capture the configuration parameters in the artour.ini file (in the program installation directory).
Transfer the artour.ini file to the computer where you are going to run a preconfigured installation.
On the computer where you are going to run a preconfigured installation, type Windows_Client_<version>.exe /v"SAFELINX_INI=C:\artour.ini" and follow the setup wizard through the installation process.
Complete the installation wizard. All of the configured options you captured in step 2 are set on this new installation.

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