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Cisco ASA Series CLI Configuration Guide
Chapter 1 Configuring Clientless SSL VPN
Translating the Language of User Messages
Using Smart Tunnel
Administration privileges are not required to use Smart Tunnel.
Note Java is not automatically downloaded for you as in port forwarder.
Prerequisites
• Smart tunnel requires either ActiveX or JRE (1.4x and 1.5x) on Windows and Java Web Start on Mac
OS X.
• You must ensure cookies enabled on the browser.
• You must ensure JavaScript is enabled on the browser.
Restrictions
• Mac OS X does not support a front-side proxy.
• Supports only the operating systems and browsers specified in “Configuring Smart Tunnel Log
OffConfiguring Smart Tunnel Access” section on page 1-51.
• Only TCP socket-based applications are supported.
Translating the Language of User Messages
The ASA provides language translation for the entire clientless SSL VPN session. This includes login,
logout banners, and portal pages displayed after authentication such as plugins and AnyConnect.
This section describes how to configure the ASA to translate these user messages and includes the
following sections:
• Understanding Language Translation, page 1-113
• Creating Translation Tables, page 1-114
• Referencing the Language in a Customization Object, page 1-116
• Changing a Group Policy or User Attributes to Use the Customization Object, page 1-118
Understanding Language Translation
Functional areas and their messages that are visible to remote users are organized into translation
domains. Table 1-11 shows the translation domains and the functional areas translated.
Table 1-11 Translation Domains and Functional Areas Affected
Translation Domain Functional Areas Translated
AnyConnect Messages displayed on the user interface of the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client.
CSD Messages for Cisco Secure Desktop.
customization Messages on the logon and logout pages, portal page, and all the messages
customizable by the user.
banners Banners displayed to remote users and messages when VPN access is denied.