Configure Security

Security > VPN Passthrough

Use this page to configure Virtual Private Network (VPN) support. Enabling the settings on this page allows VPN tunnels using IPsec or PPTP protocols to pass through the gateway's firewall. Select the VPN Passthrough tab to open the Security VPN Passthrough page.

Use the descriptions and instructions in the following table to configure the VPN passthrough for your residential gateway. After you make your selections, click Save Settings to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel.

Section

Field Description

VPN

IPSec Passthrough

Passthrough

Enables/disables Internet Protocol Security (IPsec). IPsec is a suite of

 

 

protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. If

 

you enable IPSec Passthrough, applications that use IPsec (IP Security) can

 

pass through the firewall. To disable IPSec Passthrough select Disable.

 

Select the desired option:

Enable (factory default)

Disable

PPTP Passthrough

Enables/disables Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP). PPTP allows the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. If you enable PPTP passthrough, applications that use Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) can pass through the firewall To disable PPTP Passthrough select Disable.

Select the desired option:

Enable (factory default)

Disable

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