Setting up the network

Associated IP Groups area. - This area lists the names of the IP groups associated with this security gateway. You can select an IP group from the list and click Go to go to the IP Group tab to view the group information.

For VSUs running VPNos 4.0 or earlier, the following additional information is shown.

Export Type. - Export type indicates the level of encryption used.

Serial Number - A unique number assigned during manufacturing for each security gateway. The serial number can be viewed from the security gateway and modified through the VPNmanager. When replacing a security gateway in an existing VPN configuration, use the serial number edit button in the VPNmanager to modify the replacement security gateway’s serial number. Modifying the security gateway’s serial number allows the flexibility to replace devices while maintaining the configuration.

Flash Version. - Version of the currently executing NOS from one of two possible flash chips.

FIPS Mode. - Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) mode indicates if the security gateway is running in the normal or FIPS Level 2 mode. It is recommended that this mode be used only if an organization’s policy requires FIPS 140-1 Level 2 certification for cryptographic devices.

The following are not supported in FIPS mode:

SKIP VPNs

VPNremote Clients

Any algorithm other than DES or 3DES,

Any authentication algorithm other than SHA-1.

RAS. - For VSU-100R only. This option is used when dial-in VPNremote users are going to access a security gateway-100R. When enabled, this feature allows the security gateway-100R to support remote clients using VPNremote remote access client software as shipped from the factory. The feature is either enabled or disabled.

Memo tab

The Memo tab is used to record notes about the security gateway, such as change history, physical location, firmware version, etc. This information is stored only in the database and is not downloaded to the security gateway.

To create a memo:

1.From the Contents column, select the security gateway you want to configure.

2.Click the Memo tab to bring it to the front.

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Avaya 3.7 manual Memo tab, To create a memo

3.7 specifications

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