Lancom Systems 821, 1711, 1621 manual Providing dial-up access, Which information is required?

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LANCOM 821 ADSL/ISDN – LANCOM 1621 ADSL/ISDN – LANCOM 1711 VPN

Chapter 6: Providing dial- up access

6 Providing dial-up access

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Your LANCOM supports dial-up connections to permit individual computers full access to your network. This service is also known as RAS (Remote Access Service). In principle, the RAS access can be realized in two different ways:

VPN: For a RAS access via VPN, the connection between the LAN and the dial-in PC is established over a specially secured connection through the public Internet. The router in the LAN requires VPN support, the dial-in PC an access to the Internet and the LANCOM VPN Client.

ISDN: For a RAS access via ISDN, a direct connection between the LAN and the dial-in PC is established over an ISDN dial-up connection. The router in the LAN requires an ISDN interface, the dial-up PC an ISDN adapter or an ISDN modem. The data transfer protocol is PPP. Therefore, the support of all usual devices and operating systems is ensured.

A setup wizard handles the configuration of the dial-up connection in the usual convenient manner.

Security aspects

You must, of course, protect your LAN against unauthorized access. An LANCOM therefore offers a whole range of security mechanisms that can pro- vide an outstanding level of protection:

VPN: Network couplings via VPN transmit data by IPSec. The data are encrypted by AES, 3-DES, Blowfish or CAST encryption algorithms. ISDN: For network couplings via ISDN, the connection password, the checking of the ISDN number and the callback function ensure the secu- rity of the connection.

The ISDN call back function cannot be configured using the wizard. It can only be set up in the expert configuration. For details, please see the reference manual.

6.1Which information is required?

The wizard will set up dial-up access for only one user. Please run the wizard again for each additional user.

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Contents Lancom 821 ADSL/ISDN Lancom 1621 ADSL/ISDN Lancom 1711 VPN Lancom Systems GmbH, Wuerselen Germany. All rights reserved Security settings PrefaceThank you for placing your trust in this Lancom product Model variants Preface Contents Linking two networks Providing dial-up accessInstallation of the MS Windows fax service Sending a fax Sending faxes with LancapiSecurity checklist TroubleshootingAppendix How does Adsl work? Access to a complete local network LANIntroduction AddressesAll services via a single cable-thanks to the splitter Ideal for Internet surfersADSL-over-ISDN or ADSL-over-POTS? CodeWhich use does VPN offer? Conventional network infrastructure Networking via the Internet Firewall Denial-of-Service Protection Quality-of-Service / Traffic managementWhat does a router do? At least one for WAN connections Bridgehead to the WANAreas of deployment for routers LAN to LAN coupling via VPN or IsdnRemote access to the company network via VPN or Isdn What can your Lancom do?Conventional via Isdn WAN connection Configuration Installation Package contentsSystem preconditions Introducing Lancom Status displaysFront side Top panel Meanings of the LEDsLED remains lit green Flashing Power LED but no connection? Online LED indicates the overall status of all WAN portsData traffic via the Adsl link Connection status of the Adsl linkConnection status of the WAN connection Data traffic via the DSL connectionStatus of the four LAN ports in the integrated switch Separate status display for both Isdn B channelsBack of the unit Hardware installation Adsl connector cable transparent plugs Using the included power adapterSoftware installation Starting Lancom setupWhich software should you install? Basic configuration 1 TCP/IP settingsWhich information is necessary? Information required for manual TCP/IP configuration New LAN-fully automatic configuration possibleConfigure manually nevertheless? IP address and netmask for the LancomSettings for the Isdn connection Configuration protectionSettings for the DSL connection Enable Dhcp server?LANconfig Instructions for LANconfigStart up LANconfig by clicking Start Programs Lancom Connect charge protectionComplete the configuration with Finish Instructions for WEBconfig Network without Dhcp serverStarting the wizards in WEBconfig Network with Dhcp serverOr with a name as discribed above Basic configuration Entering the password in the web browser IP address assignment via a separate Dhcp server TCP/IP settings to workstation PCsIP address assignment via the Lancom default Manual IP address assignmentBasic configuration Setting up Internet access Does the setup wizard know your Internet provider?Additional information for unknown Internet providers Additional connection options User name and passwordProtocol PPPoE, Pptp or Plain Ethernet IPoE Dynamic channel bundling Isdn onlyTools Setup Wizard LANconfig Quick access to the setup wizardsComplete the configuration with Apply Always configure both sides Linking two networksSecurity aspects What information is necessary? General informationIsdn Settings for the TCP/IP router Settings for the IPX router DNS access to the remote LANExtranet VPN Settings for NetBIOS routing Perform the configuration on both routers, one at a time Ping quick testing for TCP/IP connections Providing dial-up access Which information is required?Coupling Entry Settings for TCP/IP Isdn calling line identity CLISettings for IPX WANSettings for the dial-in computer Dial-up via VPNDial-up via Isdn Instructions for LANconfig Instructions for WEBconfig Sending faxes with Lancapi Installation of the Lancom Capi fax modem Lancom CDInstallation of the MS Windows fax service Select the option Printers and Faxes from the control panelSend a fax with the MS Windows fax service Sending a faxSend a fax with any given office application Sending faxes with Lancapi Security settings Security settings wizardWizard for LANconfig Wizard for WEBconfig Firewall wizardSecurity checklist Configuration under WEBconfigRules Have you activated the Firewall? Have you assigned a password for the configuration?Have you permitted remote configuration? Do you make use of a ’Deny All’ Firewall strategy?Is your saved Lancom configuration stored in a safe place? Have you closed critical ports with filters?No WAN connection is established TroubleshootingProblems with the cabling? DSL data transfer is slowIncreasing the TCP/IP window size under Windows Cable testingUnwanted connections under Windows XP LAN statisticsTroubleshooting Performance data and specifications AppendixATM Contact assignment Adsl interfacePin RJ45 socket Ethernet WAN interface Lancom 1711 VPN ISDN-S0interfacePin RJ45 socket, corresponding to ISO 8877, EN Ethernet interfaces 10/100Base-T Configuration interface OutbandCE declaration of conformity Pin mini-DIN socketIndex NumericsInstallation Connection FirmSafe IPX conventions Flat rate IPX router SettingsHardware installation 1TR6 Caller ID Connector cable Configuration port ChannelSecurity aspects Server Setup Specify MSN Power adapter 21, 27NetBIOS LAN to LAN coupling 17, 18, 19, 34Voltage switch WAN data VPN client WAN status Switch Settings Stateful Inspection TelephoneOnline Power System preconditions Connector cable WAN connection
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