SnapGear 1.7.8 manual Flash upgrade, Reset button

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Flash upgrade

The SnapGear appliance firmware can be updated with newer versions available from the SnapGear web site (http://www.SnapGear.com/downloads.html). The firmware is in binary image files (.bin) that can be transferred from a PC on the local network directly into the SnapGear appliance’s flash memory. To perform flash upgrades, the SnapGear appliance must be configured on the local network with an IP address.

Flash upgrades can be performed using the configuration web pages. To do this, click Advanced then Flash Upgrade and enter the IP address of the PC with the binary image and the appropriate filename. A TFTP server must be running on the machine hosting the file.

During the upgrade, the front panel LEDs on the SnapGear appliance will flash in an in- and-out pattern. The SnapGear appliance retains its configuration information with the new firmware.

Warning:

If the flash upgrade is interrupted (e.g. power down), the SnapGear appliance will stop functioning and will be unusable until its flash is reprogrammed at the factory. User care is advised.

RESET button

The simplest method to clear the SnapGear appliance’s stored configuration information is by pushing the reset button on the back of the SnapGear appliance box. The reset button is the small hole between the serial ports and Ethernet ports. A bent paper clip is a suitable tool for performing this procedure.

Pushing the reset button clears all stored configuration information, reverts all settings to the factory defaults, and reboots the SnapGear appliance.

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Contents Rev May 2nd Table of contents Virtual Private Networking Introduction Terminology Term MeaningLAN Document conventions TCP/IPInstalling and configuring your SnapGear appliance Step ChapterYour SnapGear appliance LEDsLabel Activity Description SnapGear appliance back panels Network interconnections SnapGear appliance features Software featuresInternet link features LAN link featuresDial-in connection features Environmental features Static IP reset Getting startedNew Networks 10.0.0.0 10.255.255.255 10/8 prefix192.168.0.0 192.168.0.255 192.168.0/24 prefix Configuring the SnapGear appliance on your network Page Set up IP addresses Your SnapGear appliance was found on the network Multiple SnapGear appliances were found on the networkYour SnapGear appliance needs an IP address Administrative password SnapGear Management Console web administration pagesInitial setup using Linux Using linsetipUsing an existing local Dhcp or Bootp server Ping -b subnet broadcast address Arp -aConfiguring a new local Dhcp or Bootp server Edit the /etc/inetd.conf fileSnapGear Quick Setup LAN port quick setup LAN port quick setupISP connection quick setup ISP connection quick setupGetting started Configuring the PCs on your network TCP/IP properties Connecting to the Internet Physically connect modem deviceSelect Internet connection Connect to Internet cable modemConnect to Internet Adsl Connect to Internet direct Connect to Internet modemISP. The Password and Confirm Password fields must Field DescriptionAdvanced configuration option Internet failoverFollowing figure shows the failover configuration screen Failed connection Configure PCs to use SnapGear appliance Internet gateway Establishing the connectionDial-in server configuration Dial-in server configuration Dial-in setup Dial-in setupField Description Dial-in user accounts Dial-in user account creationFollowing figure shows the user maintenance screen Dial-in password error Account listRemote user configuration For Windows 95 and WindowsServer types Windows Connect to dialogue boxClick Next to continue 11 Connection availability 13 Remote access login screen Network configuration IP configurationNetwork configuration Advanced IP configuration Advanced IP configurationNetwork configuration Dhcp server configuration Dhcp serverNetwork configuration Advanced networking Traffic shapingAdditional routes Incoming access FirewallIncoming access administration services Incoming access configurationExternal access to services Configure external access to servicesPort forwarding configuration Port forwardingOutgoing access Security group classes configurationOutgoing access settings Firewall rulesIntrusion detection and blocking configuration Intrusion detection and blockingPage Content filtering Content filtering Filtering levels and reporting Filtering Level Description1VPN tunneling using the Pptp server Virtual Private NetworkingPptp client setup Pptp client configuration Pptp server setup Enable and configure the Pptp VPN server Pptp server setupField Description Configuring user accounts for VPN server 4PPTP VPN server accounts screenVirtual Private Networking Configuring the remote VPN client VPN Pptp IP addressVirtual Private Networking VPN client setup Windows 95 and WindowsYour VPN client is now set up correctly Windows NT Network and dial-up connections This displays the Destination Address window Connecting the remote VPN client IPSec setup 12 IPSec setup13 Add new IPSec connection Virtual Private Networking 14 Automatic keying setup Aggressive mode phase 1 settings Technique DescriptionIPSec interoperability Password SystemTime server Diagnostics AdvancedFlash upgrade Reset buttonTechnical support Technical supportAppendix a LED status patterns LED Pattern Status ActionAccess Logging Appendix B System LogDefault Deny Eth0Eth1 PppCreating Custom Log Rules Forward Iptables -I Forward -j LOG -i eth+ -o eth+ -p tcp Administrative Access Logging Rate LimitingBoot Log Messages