Chapter 5 – Configuring the RF550VPN

5 – Configuring the RF550VPN

About the Browser Interface

Initial configuration is required in order for you to begin operation. The browser- based interface eases VPN configuration and management.

About IPSec

The VPN functionality is based on the IPSec protocol and uses 168-bit Triple DES (3DES) encryption to ensure that your information remains private.

Start the RF550VPN Configuration

1. Connect your workstation.

Be sure your workstation is connected to one of the RF550VPN’s LAN ports.

2. Apply power.

Apply power to the RF550VPN RouteFinder and allow the LEDs to stabilize on the unit.

3. Set the workstation IP address.

The directions for setting your workstation IP address are covered in Chapter 3.

4.Open a Web browser.

￿At the Web browser’s address line, type the RF550VPN IP address (http://192.168.2.1 (This is the default address of your RouteFinder).

￿Press Enter.

Note: Make sure your PC’s address is on the same network as the router’s address.

WINIPCONFIG and IPCONFIG are tools for finding out a PC’s IP configuration: the default gateway and the MAC address. In Windows 95/98/Me, type WINIPCONFIG. In Windows 2000/NT, type IPCONFIG.

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