D-Link DI-707PD manual Introduction to Virtual Private Networking

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Introduction to Virtual Private Networking

Virtual Private Networking (VPN) uses a publicly wired network (the Internet) to se- curely connect two different networks as if they were the same network. For example, an employee can access the corporate network from home using VPN, allowing the employee to access files and printers. Here are several different implementations of VPN that can be used.

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)

PPTP uses proprietary means of connecting two private networks over the Internet. PPTP is a way of securing the information that is communicated between networks. PPTP secures information by encrypting the data inside of a packet.

IP Security (IPSec)

IPSec provides a more secure network-to-network connection across the Internet or a Wide Area Network (WAN). IPSec encrypts all communication between the client and server whereas PPTP only encrypts the data packets.

Both of these VPN implementations are used because there is not a standard for VPN server software. Because of this, each ISP or business can implement its own VPN network making interoperability a challenge.

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Contents Link DI-707P Page Contents Package Contents Introduction Connections Introduction to Broadband Router Technology Introduction to Firewalls Introduction to Virtual Private Networking Leds Getting Started Using the Configuration Menu Dynamic IP Address Home WAN Choose WAN TypePPP over Ethernet OthersHost Name Home WAN Dynamic IP AddressRenew IP Forever MAC AddressHome WAN Static IP Address Home WAN PPPoE PPPoE Account PPPoE Password Primary DNSHome WAN Pptp Login Server PasswordHome WAN BigPond Cable AccountSubnet Mask Home LANDomain Name Dhcp ServerService Ports EnableServices Service IPAdvanced Application TriggerIncoming Ports Advanced MAC Filters Advanced IP Filter Enabled or DisabledAdvanced Domain Filter Advanced Snmp Enable SNMP- Local Remote Get CommunityPassword/Key Advanced DdnsProvider Advanced DMZ Advanced Routing Password Remote Management IP Address Tools AdminSet Device Date Time Tools TimeTools System Browse Tools FirmwareTools Misc Status Device Info Status Log Status Log Settings Help Installing the Print Server Software Click OK Configuring on Windows 98SE/ME Platforms Configuring on Windows XP/2000/NT Platforms Networking Basics Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Network Setup Wizard Right-click on My Computer Naming your ComputerComputer name Checking the IP Address in Windows XPAssigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Network Connections Click on Internet Protocol TCP/IP Click Properties Assigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000Select Built-in Ethernet Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSXSelecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX Other Networking Tasks Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XPStart Printers Faxes Click on Add a printer Select Local printer attached to this computer Adding a local printerNetworking Basics Adding a local printer Adding a local printer Go to Start Printers and Faxes Sharing a network printerNetworking Basics Sharing a network printer Select Browse for a printer Go to Start Printers and Faxes Sharing an LPR printer Select Create a new port Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printerCustom Click Have Disk This screen will display information about your printer Resetting the DI-707P to the Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications Contacting Technical Support Warranty and Registration Page 11/27/2002