Security Tab VPN, VPN Passthrough | Linksys WRT54GP2A-AT specification

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

The Security Tab - VPN

The VPN screen allows you to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router.

VPN Passthrough

IPSec Passthrough. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) 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.

PPTP Passthrough. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) Passthrough allows the Point-to-Point (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP Passthrough, click the Enable button. To disable PPTP Passthrough, click the Disable button.

L2TP Passthrough. Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol Passthrough is the method used to enable Point-to-Point (PPP) sessions via the Internet on the Layer 2 level. To allow L2TP Passthrough, click the Enable button. To disable L2TP Passthrough, click the Disable button.

When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. For help information, click Help.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Router

Figure 5-20: Security Tab - VPN

vpn: a security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet

ipsec: a VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer

pptp: a VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe

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Linksys WRT54GP2A-AT manual Security Tab VPN, VPN Passthrough

Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Word definition How to Use this GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Signing up for AT&T CallVantagesm Service Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Appendix C Windows Help List of Figures Back Panel 18 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeSsid your wireless network’s name Network Topology Network Layout Getting to Know the Router Phone2 Wlan Overview Connecting the RouterConnecting the Router to Your Broadband Modem Connecting One Router to Another Wired Router Connect the Other Router Wireless Configuring the RouterSetup Access Restrictions AdministrationSecurity Applications & Gaming How to Access the Web-based Utility Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup Status Static IP PPPoE Optional Settings Packet a unit of data sent over a network Router IP Network SetupNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Time Setting TZO.com Setup Tab DdnsDynDNS.org Setup Tab MAC Address Clone MAC Clone Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 10 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Radius Radius Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter 15 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Security Tab Firewall FirewallAdditional Filters Block WAN Requests Security Tab VPN VPN Passthrough To create an Internet Access Policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessInternet Access 23 List of PCs Port Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardPort Range Forward Applications & Gaming Tab Port Trigger Port TriggerTriggered Range Forwarded Range Applications & Gaming Tab UPnP Forward UPnP Forward Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Applications & Gaming Tab DMZ DMZ Administration Tab Management Router PasswordLocal Router Access Remote Router Access Snmp UPnP Administration Tab Log Log Administration Tab Diagnostics Ping TestTraceroute Test Ping Parameters Administration Tab Factory Defaults Factory Defaults Administration Tab Backup and Restore Administration Tab RebootBackup and Restore Reboot Configuration Type Status Tab RouterRouter Information Internet Status Tab Local Network Local Network Status Tab Wireless 39 Status Tab Wireless Auto Config Status Status Tab VoiceUser1 Status User2 Status Signing up for AT&T CallVantagesm Service Instructions Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions For Windows 98 and Millennium Need to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows For Windows XP For Windows 98 and Millennium Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup Need to set up a server behind my Router Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enable TCP Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingFor Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher For Netscape 4.7 or higher Need to use port triggering Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet? Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Where is the Router installed on the network?Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What is DMZ Hosting? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?Is the Router cross-platform compatible? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is WEP? What is WPA?What is a MAC Address? How do I reset the Router? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Windows HelpShared Resources Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based Utility Figure D-3 MAC Address/Physical Address Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix F Specifications Button Reset Cabling TypeModel Standards Dimensions 32 x 2.48 x H x D Unit Weight 19.29 oz .55 kg Power 12 V, 1 a CertificationsRinger Equivalence Number Operating Temp 0ºC to 40ºC 32ºF to 104ºF Storage Temp Appendix G Warranty Information Limited Warranty Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC Statement Safety Notices Appendix I Contact Information LinksysAfter you log in, click Help. 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