Compatible Systems 5.4 manual IPX Routing VPN Configuration Dialog Box

64 Chapter 3 - IPX Routing & Bridging

IPX Routing: VPN Configuration Dialog Box

IPX Routing: VPN Configuration Dialog Box

VPN (Virtual Private Network) ports must first be added to the edit area of a device before they can be configured. For more information about adding and deleting VPN ports, see Chapter 6 - VPN Ports and Tunnels.

Once you have created a VPN port, you may access the IPX Routing: VPN Configuration Dialog Box by clicking on IPX Routing under the VPN port’s icon.

A VPN port is a virtual port which handles tunneled traffic. Tunnels are virtual point-to-point connections through a public network such as the Internet. All packets sent through a VPN tunnel are IP-encapsulated packets, including AppleTalk, IPX and even IP packets. This encapsulation is added or removed, depending on the direction, by “Tunnel Partner” devices. Once a packet reaches the remote Tunnel Partner, the TCP/IP encapsulation is stripped off, leaving the original protocol. The unencapsulated packet is then handled according to the VPN port’s protocol configuration settings. Networks connected via a tunnel will communicate as if they are on the same network, even though they are separated by the Internet.

ϖNote: Remember that you must set up both ends of every tunnel. Therefore, you must repeat this setup with the remote device.