Connecting to an SRX Gateway with Pulse Connect Secure

When you have a network environment that includes both Pulse Connect Secure and Pulse Policy Secure, setting up connections to your SRX Series Services gateway is a crucial step in ensuring secure access. In this article, we will explore how to establish these connections.

Pulse Client Configuration for Mobile Devices

For mobile devices, the Pulse Secure client can only connect to Pulse Connect Secure. However, if you have an SRX Series gateway that cannot deploy the Pulse Secure client software, there are alternative configuration and deployment options available.

Configuring VPN Settings on the SRX Gateway

To create a firewall access environment for Pulse clients, you need to configure the VPN settings on your SRX Series gateway. This involves creating and deploying an SRX connection on the Pulse Secure client. You can find more information about the Junos OS versions that support Pulse deployment in the Pulse Secure Supported Platform Guide.

Deploying SRX Connections from Pulse Policy Secure

Alternatively, you can create and deploy SRX connections directly from Pulse Policy Secure and Pulse Connect Secure. The default installation of Pulse includes a connection to your SRX Series gateway. When an endpoint accesses the SRX Web portal and is authenticated, Pulse is downloaded and installed.

Dynamic VPN Connectivity with Pulse Client for Windows and Mac

The Pulse Secure client for both Windows and Mac supports dynamic VPN connectivity to SRX Series gateways. This feature simplifies remote access by enabling users to establish Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) VPN tunnels without having to manually configure VPN settings on their endpoints.

In summary, setting up connections between your network devices is crucial for secure access. By understanding the configuration options and deployment methods available, you can ensure a seamless connection experience for all users.

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