

For WINS, you must make sure that network resources do not have more than one IP address assigned to a single network interface.

Your Firebox must be the default gateway of the WINS and DNS servers.The WINS server must be configured to be a client of itself.

When you configure your WINS or DNS server, note that: The best resource to help you learn how to configure a WINS server is the documentation for your server, such as the documentation found on the Microsoft website. Configure DNS or WINS for Name ResolutionĮach network is unique in terms of the resources available and the skills of the administrators. Also, the resource name/IP address pairs in the LMHOSTS file are applied to all network connections, not only the Mobile VPN with SSL connection. Unfortunately, it is a static file and you must edit it manually any time there is a change. If you do not already have a WINS server, the LMHOSTS file is a fast way to provide name resolution to Mobile VPN with SSL clients. When the client tries to get access to a resource by name, a request is sent to the WINS/DNS servers and the most current information is given. If the IP address of a resource changes, or a new resource is added, you do not have to change any settings on the SSL client. The WINS server constantly listens to the local network and updates its information. Select the Best Method for Your Networkīecause of the limited administration requirements and current information it provides, WINS/DNS is the preferred solution for name resolution through a Mobile VPN tunnel. The file contains a list of resource names and their associated IP addresses. The LMHOSTS file is a manually created file that you install on all computers with Mobile VPN with SSL. If your domain uses only Active Directory, you must use DNS for name resolution. WINS/DNS (Windows Internet Name Service/Domain Name System)Ī WINS server keeps a database of NetBIOS name resolution for the local network. You must choose one of these two methods for name resolution: Methods of Name Resolution Through a Mobile VPN with SSL Connection

Because NetBIOS relies on broadcast traffic to operate correctly, you must use an alternate method for name resolution. However, mobile VPN tunnels cannot pass broadcast traffic. It is not necessary to know the IP address of each network device. With a local network connection, NetBIOS traffic on the network enables you to use the device name to connect to your devices. The goal of a mobile VPN connection is to allow users to connect to network resources as if they were connected locally.
