Multitech RFIPSC-10, RFIPSC-50 quick start Introduction, Product Description

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RFIPSC Quick Start Guide

Chapter 1 – Introduction and

Description

Introduction

Welcome to Multi-Tech’s new RouteFinder, model RF650VPN. The RF650VPN is an Internet security appliance that lets you use data encryption and the Internet to securely connect to telecommuters, remote offices, customers or suppliers while avoiding the cost of expensive private leased lines.

The SSH Sentinel IPSec VPN Client software is available in 1-, 5-, 10- and 50-user packages. The RF650VPN provides SSH Sentinel version 1.1.1 client software (30-day trial Internet Pilot version with Static IP support). It allows client computer connection to the RF650VPN using PSK (Pre Shared Keys) in a Host-to-Net connection.

Chapter 2 of this manual describe the SSH IPSec VPN client installation and setup process for the full 1-, 5-, 10- or 50-user Sentinel SSH IPSec VPN client packages with these Multi-Tech model numbers:

Model

Description

RFIPSC-1

SSH IPSec VPN Client 1-User License

RFIPSC-5

SSH IPSec VPN Client 5-User License

RFIPSC-10

SSH IPSec VPN Client 10-User License

RFIPSC-50

SSH IPSec VPN Client 50-User License

Product Description

SSH Sentinel is a software product for securing Internet Protocol (IP) based traffic using the IPSec protocol - as specified by Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) standards. SSH Sentinel is an easy-to-use product designed for end users. It allows you to encrypt and authenticate important network connections, like remote access to corporate networks remote administration, file transfer, sending and receiving email (SMTP, POP) and IP telephony.

SSH Sentinel software currently supports the following Microsoft Windows operating systems: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT4, Windows Me and Windows 2000. SSH Sentinel is designed to be a client type IPSec application. The features are designed for a single user workstation using a single network adapter and the Internet Protocol (IP). SSH Sentinel supports all network connection types, including dial-up. The product is designed to be secure and robust, easy to use, and quick to adapt to the environment at hand.

Key characteristics include intuitive installation and configuration, as well as an easy way to use certificates for authentication.

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Contents Quick Start Guide Page Trademarks Page Contents Figures Product Description IntroductionInternet Protocol Security IPSec Internet Protocol IPAbout this Manual and Related Manuals Ship Kit ContentsPage Introduction Pre-Installation RequirementsStarting the SSH Sentinel Installation Licensing Agreement Authentication Key Generation Generating the Authentication Key Identity Information Sentinel uses Choose the Enrollment MethodCA Certificate C Online Enrollment InformationEnrollment Protocol a CA Server Address BOff-line Certification Request Advanced button DReference Number E Key Identifier Key FEncryption Speed Diagnostics Completing the Installation Host to Net Setup SSH IPSec Client SetupDefine and enable the following Packet Filter rules RouteFinder ConfigurationSentinel Configuration Click Add to create a new Authentication Key Enter the Preshared Key Information and click OK Select VPN Connection and click OK Screen is displayed Rfipsc Quick Start Guide Click on the Advanced tab Click Details Verify the connection details information and click Close Rfipsc Quick Start Guide Page SSH Sentinel v1.2.0.15 Release Notes SSH Sentinel Installation NotesRemoving SSH Sentinel Updating SSH SentinelOn-line Warranty Registration Limited WarrantyContacting Tech Support via E-mail Recording RouteFinder InformationMulti-Tech on the Internet Ordering Accessories ServiceSupplyNet On-line Ordering Instructions Appendix a RFIPSC-5/10/50 Client Software CD Page Rfipsc Quick Start Guide Page Appendix B Multi-User Software License Agreement Licensee also agrees to the following Multi-User Limited Warranty and License Agreement Page Register Your Software Page Register Your Software Page Rfipsc Quick Start Guide 82013151 B