Secure Connector WAN Connections

Barracuda Secure Connectors can connect to the Internet using DHCP client, static, or Wi-Fi client connections. The connections can be configured through the Secure Connector Editor or, for troubleshooting purposes, directly on the web interface of the Secure Connector.

The Secure Connector receives a public IP address from the DHCP client of the ISP. All traffic is automatically sent out through the WAN interface.

1. Go to your cluster > Cluster Settings > Secure Connector Editor.

2. Click Lock.

3. Double-click to edit the device or Secure Connector template.

4. In the left menu, click WAN Settings. 

5. (Template only) Enable WAN Interface Settings.

6. From the WAN Network Mode drop-down list, select DHCP-Client.

7. Click OK and Activate.

Use the web interface override to temporarily restore connectivity. Correct any misconfigurations on the Control Center beforehand because the configuration on the Secure Connector will be overridden immediately after the configuration lock in the web interface has been released.

1. Log into the web interface.

2. Click the Network tab.

3. Click Retrieve Lock.

4. In the WAN Interface section, set DHCP Client to Yes.

5. Click Save.

6. On the top of the page, click Activate Configs.

7. To return to using the configuration stored on the Control Center, click Release Lock.

You can configure a static IP address and route if you use a static IP address to connect to the Internet. Static IP addresses are unique to the device and, as such, cannot be configured via Secure Connector template.

1. Go to your cluster > Cluster Settings > Secure Connector Editor.

2. Click Lock

3. Double-click to edit the Secure Connector.

4. In the left menu, click WAN Settings.

5. From the WAN Network Mode drop-down list, select Manual.

6. Enter the IP Address.

7. Select the Subnet Mask.

8. In the left menu, click Routing Settings.

9. Click + to add a route to the System Routes table.

10. Enter a Name and click OK. The System Routes window opens.

11. From the Interface Name drop-down list, select WAN.

12. Enter the Gateway IP address.

13. Enter 0.0.0.0/0 as the Target Network Address.

14. From the Type drop-down list, select gateway.

15. Click OK and Activate.

Use the web interface override to temporarily restore connectivity. Correct any misconfigurations on the Control Center beforehand because the configuration on the Secure Connector will be overridden immediately after the configuration lock in the web interface has been released.

1. Log into the web interface.

2. Click the Network tab.

3. Click Retrieve Lock.

4. In the WAN Interface section, set DHCP Client to No.

5. Enter the WAN IP Address.

6. From the Subnet Mask drop-down list, select the subnet mask.

7. Click Save. 

8. In the Network Routes section, click + Add Route. The Add Network Route page opens.

9. From the Device drop-down list, select WAN.

10. Enter the Gateway IP address.

11. Enter 0.0.0.0/0 as the Target Network.

12. Click Add Route.

13. On the top of the page, click Activate Configs.

14. To return to using the configuration stored on the Control Center, click Release Lock.

When used in Wi-Fi client mode, the Secure Connector can connect to wireless networks to connect to the Internet.

1. Go to your cluster > Cluster Settings > Secure Connector Editor.

2. Click Lock

3. Double-click to edit the device or template.

4. In the left menu, click Wi-Fi Settings.

5. From the Wi-Fi Mode drop-down list, select Client-Mode.

6. Click + in the SSID to add a wireless network.

7. Enter a Name and click OK. The SSID window opens.

8. Configure the following settings for the wireless network:

   • SSID – Enter the SSID for your network.

   • Security Mode – Select the security protocol used by the wireless network: None, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK.

   • Passphrase –  Enter the passphrase of the wireless network.

     The passphrase can consist of small and capital characters, numbers, and non-alpha-numeric symbols, except the hash sign (#).

   • SSID valid for Wi-Fi Mode – Select Client.

9. Click OK.

10. Select the Network Mode. The Barracuda Secure Connector supports 802.11b and 802.11g.

11. Click OK and Activate.