F5fpc (also known as BIG-IP Edge Client) is a proprietary commercial SSL VPN client developed by F5 Networks. It is used to establish a secure and encrypted connection to a remote network through a VPN (Virtual Private Network) gateway. The client allows users to securely connect to their organization’s network from remote locations, providing access to internal resources such as email, file servers, and applications.
The F5fpc client uses the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) protocol to encrypt all data transmitted between the client and the VPN gateway. This ensures that all data exchanged between the client and the network is kept private and secure, even when transmitted over an insecure public network such as the internet.
The F5fpc client is typically used in enterprise environments and is typically deployed by organizations that use F5 Networks BIG-IP Edge Gateway to manage their VPN connections. It provides a user-friendly interface for establishing VPN connections, and it also provides features such as automatic VPN connection, disconnection and reconnection.
F5fpc client also integrates with F5’s Advanced Access Control (AAC) solution, which allows organizations to apply access control policies to VPN connections based on factors such as the client’s location, device type, and security posture.
f5fpc Command Examples
1. Open a new VPN connection:
$ sudo f5fpc --start
2. Open a new VPN connection to a specific host:
$ sudo f5fpc --start --host {{host.example.com}}
3. Specify a username (user will be prompted for a password):
$ sudo f5fpc --start --host {{host.example.com}} --username {{user}}
4. Show the current VPN status:
$ sudo f5fpc --info
5. Shutdown the VPN connection:
$ sudo f5fpc --stop