Genua genucard Quickstart Guide
The genucard is a mobile security device that enables secure, fast, and easy connections from your laptop/PC via the Internet to your company network. It is equipped with a firewall to handle all connections, as well as a VPN gateway to strongly encrypt data communication. The genucard can be used with a Smartcard to securely store private keys.
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genucard
Quickstart Guide
This Quickstart Guide provides a short overview of the genucard Mobile Security Device's functionality, and how to use it.
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Document version: 14.09.2016
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Content
What is the genucard?
Scope of Delivery
Ports
Installing the Driver
Installing genucard
Web GUI
Internet Connection
VPN Connection genucard Client for Windows
Installation genucard Client for Windows genucard Client Login genucard Client - Icons genucard Client - Menu genucard Client - Connections genucard Client - Hotspot Login genucard Client - Create/Edit Profiles genucard Client - Status genucard Credential Providers
Power Supply
LAN and DSL/PPPoE
Internet Profile LAN
Internet Profile DSL/PPPoE
Using WiFi
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Internet Profile WiFi
Using USB Devices
Internet Profile 3G/USB Modem
USB Update
Using Smartcard
Technical Specifications
LED Signals
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What is the genucard?
The genucard Mobile Security Device enables secure, fast, and easy connections from your laptop/PC via the Internet to your company network.
genucard is equipped with a firewall to handle all connections, as well as a VPN gateway to strongly encrypt data communication.
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Scope of delivery
1 x genucard
2 x USB cable (Micro
USB to Type A)
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Ports
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Reset button
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USB port (modems, Bluetooth sticks, software update and installation)
Network interface
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Micro USB data connection to the laptop
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Micro USB power socket
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3G SIM card port
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Smartcard port
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Attachment for external 3G antenna
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Attachment for external WiFi antenna
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Installing the Driver
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and Windows 10:
The driver already is included in the operating system.
genucard is detected as an RNDIS Internet Sharing Device
Windows XP:
Windows XP also provides RNDIS drivers. However, current version of ActiveSync needs to be installed.
Linux:
Current Linux kernels come with a driver for genucard
Mac OS X:
Presently, no driver is available for Mac OS X.
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Installing genucard
Insert the USB stick with the installation file in USB port on the genucard. (This step is not needed if the system administrator already has performed the installation.)
Connect the genucard USB interface to the laptop with the included USB cable.
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genucard will boot automatically and install.
The installation is done once the System LED turns steady green (see page 42/43 for LED signals).
genucard now can be accessed via the Web GUI.
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Web GUI
To use genucard, log in to the Web GUI by entering the following URL in your Web browser: http://my.genucard
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Enter your Loginname and Password, and click on
Login.
The genucard GUI will now let you establish Internet and VPN connections.
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
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First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
Internet Connection
To establish an Internet connection via genucard, first choose the correct Internet profile in the dropdown menu
Internet,Select Internet connection.
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First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
Click on the button Connect.
A green check mark will be displayed in the status field once the Internet connection has been established.
First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
Click on the button Disconnect to terminate the connection.
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Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
VPN Connection
First check if there is an established Internet connection via the genucard.
To establish a VPN connection via genucard, choose the correct VPN from the dropdown menu VPN,Select VPN
connection.
First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
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Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
Click on the button Connect.
A green check mark will be displayed in the status field once the VPN connection has been established.
First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
Click on the button Disconnect to terminate the VPN connection.
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Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
genucard Client for Windows
In addition to the genucard GUI, the genucard Windows Client
(Windows app) is available for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and Windows 10.
The app can be attached to the task bar, and offers a quick overview of the genucard status and connections.
It also can initialize/terminate Internet and VPN connections for a previously configured genucard.
The genucard Windows Client can be downloaded from the support area on the genua website: https://www.genua.de/support/downloads/release-downloads/genucard.html
First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
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Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
Installing the genucard Client for Windows
First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
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Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
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If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
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Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
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In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
genucard Client Login
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
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First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
genucard Client - Icons
The genucard was not recognized by the system, or is not connected.
Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
The genucard was recognized by the system and is ready.
An Internet connection has been established.
A VPN connection has been established.
A problem was detected.
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Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
genucard Client Menu
Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
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Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
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The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
genucard Client - Connections
Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
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To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
genucard Client - Hotspot Login
To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
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If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
genucard Client - Edit/Modify Profiles
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
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The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
genucard Client - Status
If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
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Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
genucard Credential Provider
If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
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Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
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Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
Now insert the genucard. It will be up and running within 30 seconds, and you can log in with your genucard Loginname and
Password or Smardcard PIN.
First check if the correct installation file for your system type
(32 or 64bit) was downloaded.
To determine the system type:
Click Start
Right click Computer
Properties
System Type
First run the installation file genucard-setup.
This will start the setup wizard and display the intended system type in the title bar (32 bit -> "x86", 64 bit -> "x64").
If the type matches, click on Next.
In the next window, select the installation target and options.
To initialize a connection via genucard before Windows login, select the option genucard Credential Provider.
Deactivate Fast User-Switching to prevent multiple user logins at the same time.
Then click Next.
If machine authentication is required (to restrict a genucard to specific systems), select the respective key file and click Next.
Click the genucard client icon to open the menu:
Webinterface: Opens the default browser with the genucard
Web interface, as described on page 7ff.
Change smartcard PIN: Opens a window to edit the smartcard PIN if a smartcard is used.
Status: Status information about the current connection, and options for establishing/closing Internet and
VPN
Protocol: Displays genucard client protocol information.
Notifications: Opens the genucard client message tab.
Profiles: Displays available profiles and any modification
options.
About: Displays genucard client information.
Close: Closes the genucard client.
The Internet field in the Status tab lists available preconfigured profiles for Internet connections. Select a profile and click
Connect. Once a connection is established, a VPN can be initialized.
To do so, select a VPN from the predefined list and click Connect.
To log in to a hotspot, select the Internet connection option Open
WiFi in the Status tab.
This will open a hotspot login dialog.
If you need an individual profile, and the administrator has activated permission to do so, you can create one in the Profiles tab.
Click on Create Profile to start a wizard for the various connection options.
The icons on the Status tab show the status of machine authentication, connection to the genucard, as well as the Internet and VPN connections.
Hover over over the icons with the mouse for more information.
If a connection is required before Windows login (e.g. for Active
Directory authentication) the Credential Provider must be installed when setting up the genucard.
See Installation genucard Client for Windows.
Subsequently, network authentication can selected at Windows login. (See arrow.)
First log in at the genucard.
Enter your genucard Username (german: Benutzername) and
Password (german: Kennwort)
Click Install to start the setup, then Yes in the user account window.
Finish the installation by clicking Finish.
In the next dialog, select the connection (german: Verbindung) to access the target network.
Once the connection has been established, you can log on
Windows as usual.
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Power Supply
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Important:
Be sure to have adequate power before using WiFi or 3G.
To do so, attach the Data and Power USB connections to your laptop.
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Alternatively, the optional power supply can be plugged into the power connection.
See page 42/43 for LED signals.
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LAN and DSL/PPPoE
The genucard already is attached to your laptop.
Insert the LAN cable into the genucard port.
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Internet Profile LAN
To set up a LAN Internet profile, the following information is necessary (unless DHCP is used): genucard IP address and prefix (e.g. 192.168.0.101/24)
Optionally:
Default IPv4 gateway
DNS server
If specified by the system administrator:
MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)
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Internet Profile DSL/PPPoE
To set up a DSL/PPPoE Internet profile, the following information is necessary:
If required by your Internet provider:
Username
Password
If specified by the system administrator:
MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)
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Using WiFi
To use WiFi, the genucard must be attached to your laptop with both Micro USB cables (Power and Data).
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Internet Profile WiFi
To set up a WiFi Internet profile, the following information is necessary:
If you intend to use encrypted WiFi:
Password
If the WiFi network cannot not be automatically detected:
SSID
If specified by the system administrator:
MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)
If an additional login (WISPr) for a WiFi Hotspot is required, you will be prompted for the username and password when establishing the Internet connection.
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Using USB Devices
genucard also supports other devices provided by genua, such as the Bluetooth stick.
Attach the genucard Data and Power USB interfaces to your laptop using the provided Micro USB cables.
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Insert the USB device in the genucard USB port.
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Internet Profile 3G/USB Modem
To set up a USB Internet profile, the following information is necessary:
If the mobile phone is attached via USB:
No further information needed
To use an attached 3G module:
Username
Password
Phone Number
3G (integrated modem):
SIM PIN
Access Point Name
If specified by the system administrator:
MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)
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USB Update
The genucard is already connected to your laptop and booted.
Insert the USB stick with the update configuration file in the genucard.
The update will start automatically. During update, the
System LED will blink red and green.
!
Do not remove genucard from the laptop during the update! This can cause severe damage.
The update is done once the System LED turns a steady green. genucard will reboot if necessary.
Using Smartcard
genucard can be used with a Smartcard to securely store private keys.
Remove the small chip card (ID-000 format) from the large chip card (ID-1 format) and insert it in the genucard
Smartcard slot:
ID-1 ID-000
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At login, enter your PIN in the GUI field Password. After your first login, you must change the PIN. To do so, click on the key icon in the lower righthand corner of the GUI.
Successively entering an incorrect PIN three times
will lock the genucard! You will need the PUK to unlock it by executing
"# smartcard-change-pin -u PUK PIN"
on the commandline.
The Web GUI will display an error message if an incorrect PIN is entered. The message that the genucard has been locked will be displayed after three or more incorrect attempts, and then entering the correct PIN.
Technical Specifications
CPU:
Memory:
Ethernet:
USB Host:
SIM Slot:
PowerPC: Freescale MPC5121e
256MB SDRAM + 128MB NAND Flash
1x 10/100 MBit (RJ45)
1x Typ A (Flash Firmware, ext. modem)
SIM card adapter ID-000 format
USB Power: 1x Micro B
USB Data:
Smartcard-
Slot:
LED:
1x Micro B
Smartcard (SIM format, Key storage)
8 sets red/orange/green LEDs
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Technical Specifications
Ext. antenna attachments:
Case measurements:
1x 3G, 1x WiFi
11 x 11 x 2 cm
Temperature range: 0-50 ℃ (during operation)
-20-70 ℃ (during storage)
Humidity:
20-80% operation)
10-80% storage)
Altitude above sea level: max. 2000m (during operation)
max.
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LED Signals
Power LED
orange blinking: Power status being checked
orange steady: Power available for basic functions
green steady: Power available for all functions
System LED
green steady:
red blinking: genucard active
Bootloader being loaded
green (slow) blinking: Configuration being loaded
red/green blinking: Configuration/software update being
applied.
Do not remove genucard from laptop while updating!
INTERNET LED
green blinking: Network connection being established
orange blinking: WISPr authentication
green steady: Internet connection established
red blinking: Connection attempt failed
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VPN LED
green blinking: green steady:
Connection being established
VPN connection established
USB
USB LED
green steady: USB connected
UMTS
WLAN, 3G, LAN
green steady: green blinking:
Interface is active
Data is being exchanged
All LEDs
red blinking: genucard is not configured
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Key features
Secure and fast internet connections
Firewall and VPN gateway
Support for LAN, DSL/PPPoE, WiFi and 3G
Smartcard support for secure key storage
Web GUI and Windows client for easy management
Frequently asked questions
The genucard is a mobile security device that enables secure, fast, and easy connections from your laptop/PC via the Internet to your company network.
You can connect to the internet using various connection types, including LAN, DSL/PPPoE, WiFi and 3G. To establish an internet connection, choose the correct internet profile in the Web GUI or the genucard Client for Windows.
The genucard can be used with a Smartcard to securely store private keys, providing an extra layer of security for your connection.
You can update the genucard by inserting a USB stick with the update configuration file into the genucard USB port.
