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SafeLinx Clients
SafeLinx Clients can establish virtual private network (VPN) connections with mobile access services across various wireless and wireline network. SafeLinx Clients use these optimized, secure IP tunnels to communicate with resources on the internal network.
Windows
Install, configure, and use the SafeLinx Client component of HCL SafeLinx on Microsoft Windows systems.
Getting started
To get started with the SafeLinx Client, review the software and hardware requirements, and then read the instructions on how to install the client.
Types of installations
On Windows platforms, you can choose a typical or custom installation for the SafeLinx Client.

SafeLinx Clients
SafeLinx Clients can establish virtual private network (VPN) connections with mobile access services across various wireless and wireline network. SafeLinx Clients use these optimized, secure IP tunnels to communicate with resources on the internal network.
- Android
  Install, configure, and use the SafeLinx Client component of HCL SafeLinx for use on Android mobile devices.
- Linux
  Install, configure, and use the SafeLinx Client component of Windows HCL SafeLinx on Linux x86_64 systems.
- OS X
  Install, configure, and use the SafeLinx Client component of HCL SafeLinx for use on Mac OS X systems.
- Windows
  Install, configure, and use the SafeLinx Client component of HCL SafeLinx on Microsoft Windows systems.
  - Getting started
    To get started with the SafeLinx Client, review the software and hardware requirements, and then read the instructions on how to install the client.
    - Before upgrading the operating system
      When upgrading Windows operating system, first remove the SafeLinx Client. Then, upgrade the operating system and install the SafeLinx Client. When upgrading to the latest version of the SafeLinx Client, existing connections are preserved.
    - Types of installations
      On Windows platforms, you can choose a typical or custom installation for the SafeLinx Client.
    - Installing the SafeLinx Client on Windows
      Install the SafeLinx Client on a Windows system.
    - Running a preconfigured installation
      A preconfigured installation creates client connections for the user and sets up the appropriate SafeLinx Client configuration settings in advance. This feature is important especially if some SafeLinx Client configuration parameters need to be set to values other than the defaults.
    - Running a silent installation
      The SafeLinx Client for Windows is packaged as an installation program and a basic MSI setup package named Windows_Client_<version>.exe. The package can accept a number of command-line parameters to control the installation.
  - Using the SafeLinx Client on Windows
    This section describes the use of the SafeLinx Client on Windows.
  - Configuring clients with a configuration file
    The artour.ini file contains configuration information about your client and each connection you define. This file is modified when you create connections or modify their properties. It controls which fields and buttons are presented on the Connect window for each connection.

Types of installations

On Windows platforms, you can choose a typical or custom installation for the SafeLinx Client.

Typical: Installs support for Internet Protocol networks and enables users to create, modify, and delete connections.

Custom: Includes support for specialized networks such as Mobitex, DATARADIO, Dial, and Private Mobile Radio.; Selecting this type also enables a choice whether to install support for the Windows integrated login when using Windows XP.

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