Linksys WRT54GP2A-AT manual Security Tab VPN, VPN Passthrough

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Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

The Security Tab - VPN

The VPN screen allows you to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router.

VPN Passthrough

IPSec Passthrough. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec Passthrough, click the Enable button. To disable IPSec Passthrough, click the Disable button.

PPTP Passthrough. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) Passthrough allows the Point-to-Point (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP Passthrough, click the Enable button. To disable PPTP Passthrough, click the Disable button.

L2TP Passthrough. Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol Passthrough is the method used to enable Point-to-Point (PPP) sessions via the Internet on the Layer 2 level. To allow L2TP Passthrough, click the Enable button. To disable L2TP Passthrough, click the Disable button.

When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. For help information, click Help.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Router

Figure 5-20: Security Tab - VPN

vpn: a security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet

ipsec: a VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer

pptp: a VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Word definition How to Use this GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Signing up for AT&T CallVantagesm Service Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Appendix C Windows HelpList of Figures Back Panel18 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeSsid your wireless network’s name Network TopologyNetwork Layout Getting to Know the Router Phone2Wlan Overview Connecting the RouterConnecting the Router to Your Broadband Modem Connecting One Router to Another Wired RouterConnect the Other Router Wireless Configuring the RouterSetup Access Restrictions AdministrationSecurity Applications & GamingHow to Access the Web-based Utility Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup StatusStatic IP PPPoEOptional Settings Packet a unit of data sent over a networkRouter IP Network SetupNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Time Setting TZO.com Setup Tab DdnsDynDNS.org Setup Tab MAC Address Clone MAC CloneWireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 10 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Tab Wireless Security WPA RadiusRadius Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter 15 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Security Tab Firewall FirewallAdditional Filters Block WAN RequestsSecurity Tab VPN VPN PassthroughTo create an Internet Access Policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessInternet Access 23 List of PCs Port Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardPort Range Forward Applications & Gaming Tab Port Trigger Port TriggerTriggered Range Forwarded RangeApplications & Gaming Tab UPnP Forward UPnP ForwardBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Applications & Gaming Tab DMZ DMZAdministration Tab Management Router PasswordLocal Router Access Remote Router AccessSnmp UPnPAdministration Tab Log LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics Ping TestTraceroute Test Ping ParametersAdministration Tab Factory Defaults Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Backup and Restore Administration Tab RebootBackup and Restore RebootConfiguration Type Status Tab RouterRouter Information InternetStatus Tab Local Network Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless 39 Status Tab WirelessAuto Config Status Status Tab VoiceUser1 Status User2 StatusSigning up for AT&T CallVantagesm Service InstructionsAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFor Windows 98 and Millennium Need to set a static IP address on a PCFor Windows For Windows XPFor Windows 98 and Millennium Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup Need to set up a server behind my RouterApplication Start and End Protocol IP Address Enable TCPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingFor Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher For Netscape 4.7 or higherNeed to use port triggering Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet? Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Where is the Router installed on the network?Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What is DMZ Hosting? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?Is the Router cross-platform compatible? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is WEP? What is WPA?What is a MAC Address? How do I reset the Router?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Windows HelpShared Resources Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Figure D-3 MAC Address/Physical AddressAppendix E Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix F Specifications Button Reset Cabling TypeModel StandardsDimensions 32 x 2.48 x H x D Unit Weight 19.29 oz .55 kg Power 12 V, 1 a CertificationsRinger Equivalence Number Operating Temp 0ºC to 40ºC 32ºF to 104ºF Storage TempAppendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementSafety Notices Appendix I Contact Information LinksysAfter you log in, click Help. 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