Introduction

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Untangle Server User's Guide

Contents

About Untangle Server's User Interface

Navigation Pane

The Administrative Interface has a Navigation Pane to the left which contains three tabs:

  • Library
  • My Apps
  • Config

The Library tab shows Software Products available for download. After Software Products have been downloaded, they will appear in the My Apps tab, and from here they can be installed. The Config tab contains administrative settings for the Untangle Server.

Rack

To the right of the Navigation Pane is a virtual rack. The metaphor presented by the interface is similar to the physical network rack, a cabinet with a collection of hardware. All Untangle Servers will have a Default Rack, and you can create additional virtual racks as needed.

Figure, User Interface
Figure, User Interface

Software Products

The Software Products are divided into two sections as shown in Figure, Software Product Panes:

  • Services: All the Software Products below the Services pane have a configuration that applies to all virtual racks. As such, if you remove any service from any rack, you will remove that service from all racks.
  • Virtual Rack Products: All the Software Products above the Services pane can have unique configurations, which you can apply to specific racks.
Figure, Software Product Panes
Figure, Software Product Panes

Supported Configurations

To set up your Untangle Server use the Untangle Server Quick Start Guide. Your Untangle Server will fit into many network configurations. There are two basic configurations:

Untangle Server as a Router

If you do not have an existing router or you want to replace your existing router, use the Untangle Server as a router and firewall.

Basic

Figure, Untangle Server as a Router
Figure, Untangle Server as a Router

Advanced

Figure, Untangle Server as a Router
Figure, Untangle Server as a Router

Untangle Server as a Bridge

If you already have a router/firewall and want to keep it installed, simply install the Untangle Server between the firewall and the main internal switch. In this scenario, the Untangle Server will function as a bridge. You do not need to change your default route (gateway) on any computers behind the firewall, nor change the routes on your router.

You can also install the Untangle Server as a bridge between the firewall and the Internet device. This configuration is not recommended because Denial-of-Service protection within the Untangle Server will not be able to differentiate between internal machines behind your firewall. Also, Untangle Reports will not be able to differentiate between internal machines behind your firewall.

Basic

Figure, Untangle Server as a Bridge
Figure, Untangle Server as a Bridge

Advanced

Figure, Untangle Server as a Bridge
Figure, Untangle Server as a Bridge

OpenVPN

Go to Supported VPN Configurations.

Active Directory

Go to Supported Active Directory Integration Configurations.

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