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Starting L2TP
Preparing a Configuration File
Before starting L2TP, you must create and save a configuration file with at least one WAN interface, for example, a synchronous or MCT1 port.
Note: L2TP is not compatible with dial services. Do not enable L2TP on the same slot that you enable for a dial service, such as
For information about the Site Manager configuration tool and how to work with configuration files, see Configuring and Managing Routers with Site Manager.
To open the configuration file, complete the following tasks:
Site Manager Procedure
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1. | In the main Site Manager window, choose | The Tools menu opens. |
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2. | Choose Configuration Manager. | The Configuration Manager window |
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3. | Choose Local File, Remote File, or | Site Manager prompts you for the |
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4. | Select the file and click on OK. | The Configuration Manager window |
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From the Configuration Manager window, go to one of the following sections to enable L2TP:
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Enabling L2TP on an Unconfigured WAN Interface | |
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Enabling L2TP on an Existing PPP Interface | |
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Enabling L2TP on an Existing Frame Relay Interface | |
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Enabling L2TP on an Existing ATM Interface | |
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