Compatible Systems A00-1869 manual Introduction to the IntraPort Enterprise-8

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Introduction to the IntraPort Enterprise-8

Congratulations on your purchase of the IntraPort Enterprise-8 VPN Access Server. The IntraPort Enterprise-8 supports up to 512 LAN-to-LAN tunnels and up to 40,000 simultaneous remote client connections.

In addition, it offers DES and 3DES encryption using built-in hardware coprocessors.

A Note About Remote Client Connections

In order to create a tunnel to a network over the Internet, remote users must run VPN Client software on a Windows95/98 PC, Windows NT PC, Mac OS, Linux, or Sun Solaris computer which is connected to the Internet via PPP or Ethernet.

The IntraPort VPN Clients are applications which set up the remote access VPN tunnels to the IntraPort Enterprise-8 VPN Access Server and make sure that appropriate data gets sent.

The clients work in conjunction with your communications software. Connections can be made to the Internet via PPP software or over a local intranet via a workstation’s LAN adapter. Together, these components provide cost-effective on-demand connections to your corporate network.

IntraPort Enterprise-8 Installation Overview

This manual will help you mount the IntraPort Enterprise-8 VPN Access Server in a rack and install it on your Local Area Network. It also includes general maintenance information and some technical specifications. For the most up-to-date information available on the IntraPort Enterprise-8 VPN Access Server, please visit the Technical Support section of our Web site at: http://www.compatible.com.

In short, the installation steps are:

1.Mount the IntraPort Enterprise-8 in a rack or other appropriate setting.

2.Install the IntraPort Enterprise-8 hardware on your Ethernet LAN and connect the 10/100 twisted-pair Ethernet interfaces to Fast Ethernet or Ethernet hubs.

3.Select the management tool you wish to use with the server. If you want to use the CompatiView management software, you must install the software on a Windows PC computer which is connected to your network.

4.Configure the IntraPort Enterprise-8 LAN and tunnel parameters using the manage- ment tool you have chosen.

5.Install and Configure the VPN Client software for remote users. (See the VPN Cli- ent Reference Guide.)