User`s guide

AT&T Global Network Client for Windows Administrator’s Guide
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Connection Features
The AT&T Global Network Client accommodates common transitions in network connectivity when users
roam between networks or locations.
Persistent Connections
When enabled, the Persistent Connections feature will automatically connect or reconnect the AT&T
Global Network Client with little or no user interaction. Persistent Connections can be used with all AT&T
services as well as credential-less connections. For AT&T services, it must be configured both in the AT&T
Global Network Client and the AT&T administration server. For Credential-less internet connections, the
setting can be controlled with just the AT&T Global Network Client.
One example of the Persistent Connection advantage is a user with an active AT&T Global Network Client
connection whose machine enters hibernation state, automatically disconnecting the AT&T Global
Network Client connection. When the user returns and resumes their work, the AT&T Global Network
Client enabled with Persistent Connections is designed to automatically initiate a connection attempt to
establish connectivity, without action from the user. If the Save Password option is enabled, no user
interaction is required to establish the new connection.
Persistent Connections does not maintain the current connection; when enabled, a new connection is
established when necessary.
Configuration for AT&T Services (AT&T VPN or Business Internet Services)
The Persistent Connections feature requires:
• The Persistent Connection option must be enabled in the AT&T administration server. See
Appendix A Central Configuration for additional information.
• The “Persistent connection mode” must be checked in the Login Properties of the AT&T Global
Network Client.
User Preference
The user can be given the option to disable the use of Persistent Connections for one or more profiles
using the Allow Persistent Connections property on the Preferences tab of the Login Properties dialog.