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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.
Linux
Install, configure, and use the SafeLinx Client component of Windows HCL SafeLinx on Linux x86_64 systems.
Using the SafeLinx Client on Linux
You can use the SafeLinx Client to create connections, change passwords, export and import files, roam between networks, manage connection properties, and more.
Starting a connection when the operating system starts
Specific connections can be configured to start automatically when the operating system starts. Log in as root and use the properties notebook to configure the service.

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.
  - 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, apply maintenance, and start the client.
  - Using the SafeLinx Client on Linux
    You can use the SafeLinx Client to create connections, change passwords, export and import files, roam between networks, manage connection properties, and more.
    - Creating a SafeLinx Client connection
      You can use the Create Connection wizard to define new connections for the SafeLinx Client.
    - Connecting to the SafeLinx Server
      You can establish a connection to the SafeLinx Server in just a few steps.
    - Changing your password
      You can easily change the password that you use to connect to the SafeLinx Server.
    - Checking that applications are running before connecting
      You can configure the SafeLinx Client to check that specific programs are running, such as antivirus or personal firewall software, before allowing the connection to start.
    - Starting a connection when the operating system starts
      Specific connections can be configured to start automatically when the operating system starts. Log in as root and use the properties notebook to configure the service.
    - Automatically starting applications after connecting
      The SafeLinx Client can be configured to start applications automatically after a connection is established. The number of applications which you can autostart is restricted to 16. In addition to specifying the application name, you can also configure any parameters with which you want the application started.
    - Importing and exporting configuration files
      You can export the configuration file that controls how a SafeLinx Client connects to the network and then import the file to other clients to reuse those settings.
    - Using trace
      Trace can be set up from the Connections window. This action allows set up of a trace either before starting a connection to the SafeLinx Server or after the connection is already active.
    - Roaming between networks
      In IP-based networks, the SafeLinx Client can dynamically switch the secure connection to the SafeLinx Server from one physical network adapter to another. The switch to the secure connection is completed with little or no user intervention and usually with no interruption to applications.
    - Viewing connection status
      Various components that relate to the connection status which include status, statistics, roaming, logon status, and advanced settings are all available to be viewed within the Status window.
    - Manually suspending and resuming communications
      Communications to and from the SafeLinx Client can be manually suspended or resumed.
    - Viewing connection properties
      You can view connection properties such as attributes, security, networks, and autostart to understand and customize your connection.
    - Deleting a connection
      Deleting an existing connection can be completed in just a few steps.
    - Disconnecting from the SafeLinx Server
      You can disconnect from an active connection with the Connection Manager.
    - Changing font size and style
      If the default settings are not adequate, you can change the font size and font family. When you change the fonts for the SafeLinx Client, it also affects any application on your system that uses the Qt application framework.
  - Configuring clients with configuration files
    There are several configuration files that provide the parameters used by the SafeLinx Client program to establish a connection with the SafeLinx Server.
- 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.

Starting a connection when the operating system starts

Specific connections can be configured to start automatically when the operating system starts. Log in as root and use the properties notebook to configure the service.

About this task

Only one connection can be configured to start when the operating system starts. If the connection is lost, the SafeLinx Client attempts to restart the connection until it is reestablished. Any applications listed on the Autostart tab of the Connection properties, Applications to start after connecting, will not start until the Connection window (use the command: wcguicfg) is opened.

Procedure

To start a connection automatically when the operating system starts:

Select the Save password check box on the Connect window and click Connect, if you did not connect previously and save the password. The account you want to start automatically must be previously connected to the SafeLinx Server with the password saved.
Select the connection, then click Connection > Properties. The properties notebook is displayed.
Select the Start connection when the operating system starts check box on the Attributes tab, then click OK.

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