User`s guide

AT&T Global Network Client for Windows Administrator’s Guide
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Your Network Service
AT&T enterprise mobility consists of a portfolio of managed services for remote access, VPN, and
endpoint security. AT&T provides the service and the support for your managed network service;
however, account administration and user configuration is controlled by you, the Customer Account
Administrator, for all users associated with your account. AT&T provides you with central tools to
manage and configure your individual account and user experience, storing the settings in the AT&T
administration server. The AT&T Global Network Client interfaces with the AT&T administration server to
receive configuration information.
Your administration of the AT&T Global Network Client requires basic knowledge of the features of your
network service.
Remote Access Service
Remote Access Service (RAS) provides a remote computer with basic IP connectivity to the Internet.
Managed Virtual Private Network Services
Managed Virtual Private Network (VPN) Services provide a remote computer with connectivity to a
private Intranet.
AT&T IP-VPN Services use the AT&T Global Network Client to perform all aspects of the network service,
including establishing and maintaining the VPN connection.
Supplementary Service Options
Extended Access
Extended Access is an AT&T service feature that allows remote users to access the network through local
points of presence that are owned and managed by another Internet Service Provider (ISP). Extended
Access provides local access in countries where AT&T does not have points of presence. There is an
hourly access charge for the use of Extended Access – the amount of which is based on the region in
which the Extended Access takes place.
AT&T Global Network Client Firewall
The AT&T Global Network Client Firewall is a component of the AT&T Global Network Client which
provides basic firewall capabilities. The AT&T Global Network Client Firewall uses the Windows firewall
engine for the firewall and fencing.