IP Address Pools
Overview
On HySecure Gateway, when a user connects to it and tries to access a published application, the source IP which gets used is the Gateway IP. However, for better auditing purpose, a unique IP is expected to be used for connection with the published application. To achieve this, an IP Address Pool can be configured for users of a User Group which get authorized from the Authorization server attached to a HySecure Domain .
As a result, when different users try to access the same published application, they use different virtual IP Address while connecting to the application. The IP address from the pool can also be statically assigned to a user so that whenever s/he tries to connect to the application s/he uses the same IP address across different logins.
IP Address Pool List
To get the list of configured IP Address Pools, perform the following steps:
- Open the Management console and expand RESOURCES
- Select IP Address Pools from the sub menu
- List of configured IP Address Pools will be displayed on this page in a tabular manner with the following information of each pool.
| # | Field | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pool Name | This indicates the identifier for the IP Address Pool Name |
| 2 | Start IP Address | This indicates the start IP Address of the configured IP Address Pool |
| 3 | End IP Address | This indicates the last IP Address of the configured IP Address Pool |
| 4 | Subnet Mask | This indicates the subnet mask of IP Address Pool |
| 5 | Select HySecure Domain | This indicates the HySecure Domain for which the pool is being created. |
| 6 | Select Authorization Server | This indicates the Authorization server through which the users would get authorized and in turn will be assigned IP from the configured pool. |
| 7 | Select User Group | Select the user group from the configured Authorization Server. Users belonging to this group will be assigned the IP Address from the configured pool. |
| 8 | VLAN ID | This displays the VLAN ID of the subnet for which this pool is being created |
| 9 | Reuse IP Address | |
| 10 | Static Assignment | "True" would indicate that the IP assignment to the user will be permanent across different logins |
Search IP Address Pool
In case there are a large number of connected users, the administrator can filter or search a particular user based on any one of the following fields:
- Pool Name
- Start IP Address
- End IP Address
- Subnet Mask
- HySecure Domain
- Authentication Server
- User Group
- VLAN ID
The field on which the list is to be filtered can be selected in the "Search Filter" drop down list. The search values can then be specified in the "Search IP Address Pools" text box. On clicking the "Show" button, the filtered list will get displayed.
Add IP Address Pool
An IP Address Pool can be configured by clicking on the Add button on the IP Address Pool page. Enter the information needed for creating an IP Address Pool. The different fields which need to be filled up are described below
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| IP Address Pool Name | Enter the identifier for the IP Address Pool Name |
| Select IP Address Pool Type | Select "Single IP Address" or "IP Address Range" depending on whether pool of 1 IP address or multi IP addresses are to be created |
| IP Address | Specify the first IP address and the last IP Address in the range |
| Subnet Mask | Specify subnet mask of the range of IP addresses mentioned in the previous field |
| Static Assignment | Check this option if the IP assignment to the user is expected to be permanent. |
| VLAN ID | Enter the VLAN ID of the subnet for which this pool is being created |
| Select HySecure Domain | Select the HySecure Domain for which the pool is being created. |
| Select Authorization Server | Select the Authorization server so that the users getting authorized through this server will be assigned IP from the pool being configured. |
| Select User Group | Select the user group for which the IP Address pool needs to be assigned |
Delete IP Address Pool
To delete a configured IP Address Pool, select the particular IP Address pool on the "IP Address Pools" page and click on the "Delete" button.
Pool Utilization
The Pool Utilization details of an IP Address Pool can be obtained by selecting an IP Address Pool entry on the IP Address Pool page, and clicking on the Pool Utilization button. If an IP from the subnet gets used then it will be appropriately indicated and the user who has utilized it will also get indicated in the display table. The various fields displayed are described below.
| # | Field | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pool Name | This displays the IP Address Pool Name which is selected for displaying the Pool Utilization |
| 2 | IP Address | This displays the utilization information of each of the IP address of the range of IP addresses, which was configured for the Pool |
| 3 | Subnet Mask | This displays the subnet mask of the configured IP Address pool for which the utilization is being displayed |
| 4 | VLAN ID | This displays the VLAN ID of the configured IP Address pool for which the utilization is being displayed |
| 5 | UserName | This displays the name of the user who has been assigned this specifc IP address |
| 6 | HySecure Domain | This displays the HySecure Domain configured in the IP Address Pool, for which Pool utilization is being displayed. |
| 7 | Authentication Server | This displays the Authorization server configured in the IP Address Pool, for which Pool utilization is being displayed. |
| 8 | User Group | This displays the user group configured in the IP Address Pool, for which Pool utilization is being displayed. |
| 9 | Status | This indicates whether the IP address from the configured pool is "Used" by a user or is still "Unused" |
Search IP Address Pool Utilization
In case there are a large set of IP Address range, the administrator can filter or search a particular user entryon any one of the following fields:
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PoolName
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IP Address
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Subnet Mask
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VLAN ID
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Status
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UserName
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HySecure Domain
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Authentication Server
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User Group
The field on which the list is to be filtered can be selected in the "Search Filter" drop down list. The search values can then be specified in the "Search IP Address Pools" text box. On clicking the "Show" button, the filtered list will get displayed.