Linksys WRK54G (EU/LA) manual Security Tab VPN Passthrough

Wireless-G Broadband Router

The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough

Use the settings on this tab to allow VPN tunnels in either IPSec or PPTP protocols to pass through the Router’s firewall.

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 tunnels to pass through the Router, click the radio button beside Enabled. IPSec Passthrough is enabled by default. Click Disabled to disable the function.

PPPoE Passthrough. Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet allows your PC(s) to use the PPPoE client software provided by your ISP. Some ISPs may request that you use this feature.To allow allow PPPoE Passthrough, click the radio button beside Enabled. PPPoE Passthrough is enabled by default. Click Disabled to disable the function.

PPTP Passthrough. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable VPN sessions to a Windows NT 4.0 or 2000 server. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, click the radio button beside Enabled. PPTP Passthrough is enabled by default. Click Disabled to disable the function.

Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router

Figure 6-26: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough

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The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough