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VPN
Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is a security measure that basically creates a secure connection between two remote locations. The VPN screen allows you to configure your VPN settings to make your network more secure.
VPN Passthrough
IPSec Passthrough. Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) 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.
PPPoE Passthrough. The PPPoE
PPTP Passthrough.
L2TP Passthrough. Layering 2 Tunneling Protocol Passthrough is an extension of the
IPSec VPN Tunnel
The VPN Gateway creates a tunnel or channel between two endpoints, so that the data or information between these endpoints is secure.
To establish this tunnel, select the tunnel you wish to create in the Select Tunnel Entry
Local Secure Group and Remote Secure Group. The Local Secure Group is the computer(s) on your network that can access the tunnel. The Remote Secure Group is the computer(s) on the remote end of the tunnel that can access the tunnel. These computers can be specified by a Subnet, specific IP address, or range.
Local Security Gateway. This
Chapter 4: Configuring the Gateway
Figure 4-24: Security Tab - VPN
Figure 4-25: VPN Settings Summary
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The Security Tab