PLANET ADSL VPN / Firewall Router

Netmask: Enter the subnet mask of peer network based on above Peer Network IP setting.

Username: If you are a Dial-Out user (client), enter the username provided by your Host. If you are a Dial-In user (server), enter your own username.

Password: If you are a Dial-Out user (client), enter the password provided by your Host. If you are a Dial-In user (server), enter your own password.

PPP Authentication Type: Default is Auto.

Data Encryption: The data can be encrypted by MPPE algorithm. Default is Auto, it is negotiated when establishing a connection.

Key Length: The data can be encrypted by MPPE algorithm with 40 bits or 128 bits. Default is Auto, it is negotiated when establish a connection.

Mode: You may select Stateful or Stateless mode. The key will be changed in each 256 packets when you select Stateful mode. If you select Stateless mode, the key will be changed in each packet.

Idle Time: Auto-disconnect the ADSL router when there is no activity on the line for a predetermined period of time. 0 means this connection is always on.

Click Apply after setting.

3.6.3.5.1.3 An Example of Configuring a Remote Access PPTP VPN Dial-in Connection

Background of the Example

A remote worker establishes a PPTP VPN connection with the head office using Microsoft's VPN Adapter, a piece of software included with Windows 2000/ME, etc. The router is installed in the head office, connected to a couple of PCs and Servers.

Application Diagram

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