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Chapter 18
Virtual Intranet Access
Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) is part of the Dell remote networks solution targeted for teleworkers and mobile
users. VIA detects the users network environment (trusted and un-trusted) and automatically connects the user
to their enterprise network. Trusted networks typically refers to a protected office network that allows users to
directly access corporate intranet. Un-trusted networks are public Wi-Fi hotspots like airports, cafes, or home
network. The VIA solution comes in two parts—VIA connection manager and the controller configuration.
 VIA connection manager—Teleworkers and mobile users can easily install a light weight application on their
Microsoft Windows or Apple MacBook computers to connect to their enterprise network from remote
locations (see “VIA Connection Manager” on page415).
 Controller configuration—To set up virtual intranet access for remote users, you must configure your
controller to include setting up user roles, authentication, and connection profiles. You can use either WebUI
or CLI to configure your controller (see “Configuring the VIA Controller” on page417).
Topics in this Document
 “VIA Connection Manager” on page415
 “Installing the VIA Connection Manager” on page416
 “Upgrade Workflow” on page417
 “VIA Compatibility” on page417
 “Supported Authentication Mechanisms” on page417
 “Suite B Cryptography Support” on page418
 “Configuring the VIA Controller” on page417
VIA Connection Manager
If a user is connected from a remote location that is outside of the enterprise network, VIA automatically detects
the environment as un-trusted and creates a secure IPSec connection between the user and the enterprise
network. When the user moves into the trusted network, VIA detects the network type and moves to idle state.
How it Works
VIA provides a seamless connectivity experience to users when accessing an enterprise network resource from an
un-trusted or trusted network environment. You can securely connect to your enterprise network from an un-
trusted network environment. By default VIA will auto-launch at system start and establish a remote connection.
The following table explains the typical behavior:
NOTE: The sequence of events described in Table 73 does not necessarily mean that the events always happen in the order shown
in the table.
Table 73 VIA Connectivity Behavior
User action / environment VIA’s behavior
The client / user moves from a trusted to un-trusted
environment. Example: From office to a public hot-spot.
Auto-launches and establishes connection to remote network.