Requirements, Procedure | Planet Technology VRT-401 manual

Chapter 2

Installation

This Chapter covers the physical installation of VRT-401.

Requirements

∙Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.

∙TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.

∙For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSL or Cable modem (for WAN port usage)

Procedure

Figure 4: Installation Diagram

1. Choose an Installation Site

Select a suitable place on the network to install VRT-401.

Ensure VRT-401 and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF.

2. Connect LAN Cables

∙Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on VRT-401. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.

∙If required, you can connect any LAN port to another Hub. Any LAN port on VRT- 401 will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required. Just connect any LAN port to a normal port on the other hub, using a standard LAN cable.

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Contents

Broadband VPN Router Copyright Table of Contents 106 Using Certificates 101Remote Administration 111 107 VRT-401 Features Internet Access Features Security Features LAN FeaturesConfiguration & Management Advanced Internet Functions Package Contents Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values Rear Panel Requirements ProcedureChoose an Installation Site Connect LAN Cables Connect WAN Cable Using the DMZ PortPower Up Check the LEDs Overview To Do this Refer to Using your Web Browser Configuration ProgramUsing UPnP Preparation Password Dialog If you cant connect Cable Modems Config WizardCommon Connection Types DSL Modems Big Pond Cable Australia Other Modems e.g. Broadband WirelessSingTel RAS Home Screen Navigation & Data Input LAN Screen Data LAN Screen To Configure your PCs to use Dhcp Using VRT-401’s Dhcp ServerUsing another Dhcp Server What Dhcp Does TCP/IP Settings Overview Windows Clients Using Dhcp Checking TCP/IP Settings Windows 9x/MEUsing Specify an IP Address Gateway Tab Win 95/98 Checking TCP/IP Settings Windows NT4.0 Windows NT4.0 TCP/IP Obtain an IP address from a Dhcp Server Specify an IP Address Windows NT4.0 Add Gateway Windows NT4.0 DNS Checking TCP/IP Settings Windows Network Configuration Win Using a fixed IP Address Use the following IP Address TCP/IP Properties Win Checking TCP/IP Settings Windows XP Network Configuration Windows XP TCP/IP Properties Windows XP For Windows 9x/ME/2000 Internet AccessAccessing AOL For Windows XP Other Unix Systems Macintosh ClientsLinux Clients Fixed IP Address Operation Status Screen Data Status Screen Connection Physical Address Connection Status PPPoEData PPPoE Screen PPPoE Link Status Connection Log Messages Operation and Status Connection Physical Ad Connection Status PptpData Pptp Screen Dress Connection Status Telstra Big Pond Data Telstra Big Pond Screen Connection Details SingTel RAS Connection Status Data SingTel RAS Screen Data Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen Connection Details Fixed/Dynamic IP AddressInternet Physical Ad Buttons Release/Renew Advanced Internet Screen Internet Screen Special Applications Communication ApplicationsSpecial Applications Screen Data Special Applications Screen Using a Special ApplicationCheckbox Name Incoming Ports Outgoing Ports DMZ URL Filter URL Filter Screen Data URL Filter Screen Dynamic DNS Domain Name Server Service works as followsDynamic DNS Screen Data Dynamic DNS Screen Ddns ServicePassword Domain Name Ddns Data User Name Virtual Servers IP Address seen by Internet Users Virtual Servers Screen Using the DMZ port for Virtual ServersData Virtual Servers Screen Options Connecting to the Virtual ServersBackup DNS IP Address Defining your own Virtual Servers MTU MTU size Admin Login Admin Login Screen Password Dialog Access Control Screen Access ControlTo use this feature Data Access Control Screen View Log Access Control Log Group Members Screen Security Configuration Firewall Rules This feature is for advanced administrators onlyFirewall Rules Screen Data Firewall Rules Screen Type Define Firewall RuleData Define Firewall Rule Screen Source IP Action Dest IPLog Data Logs Screen Enable Logs DoS AttacksLogs Internet Connec Firewall Rules Access ControlSyslog Server Enable Syslog Timezone Include Data Security Options Screen SPI Firewall Enable DoSSecurity Options Firewall Allow Pptp Options Respond toAllow IPsec Allow L2TP Define Schedule Screen SchedulingData Define Schedule Screen Services Data Services Screen Buttons Delete VRT-401 always uses Tunnel Mode VRT-401 does not support Transport ModeIPSec VPN Configuration Policies VPN Pass-through Common VPN SituationsClient PC to VPN Gateway Connecting 2 LANs via VPN Connecting 2 VPN Gateways VPN Policies Screen VPN ConfigurationData VPN Policies Screen Adding a New Policy Able/Disable CopyOperations Add Endpoint General SettingsEnable Policy Keys VPN Wizard Traffic Selector Local IP addresses Type Remote IP addresses Type Manual Key Exchange ESP Encryption Tication is enabledManually assigned Keys ESP Authentica Local Identity IKE PhaseRemote Identity IKE Exchange AuthenticationEncryption Mode Time IKE Phase 2 IPsec SA IPsec SA LifeAH Authentication IPSec PFS Setting LAN a Gateway LAN B Gateway Example 1 Connecting 2 VRT-401sConfiguration Settings Examples DES IPSec SA Parameters Setting Value VRT-401 ConfigurationExample 2 Windows 2000/XP Client to LAN Windows Client Configuration Windows 2000/XP Local Security Settings Windows 2000/XP Policy Properties Filter Properties Addressing New Rule Properties Filter Action VPN Setting Windows Setting Modify Security Method Tunnel Setting Windows 2000/XP Client to VRT-401 Filter List Filter Action Modify Security Method DUT to Win2K Properties Properties General Tab Key Exchange Security Methods IKE Security Algorithms Setting Single Client Server/Gateway Example 3 Windows 2000 Server to VPN Gateway Windows 2000 Server Configuration Windows 2000 Server Addressing Using Certificates Adding a Trusted Certificate Adding a Self Certificate Signature Key Hash AlgorithmSignature Algorithm Length CRLs To add a New CRL Upload CRL PC Database Administra Tion RoutingUpgrade Remote PC Database PC Database Screen Data PC Database Screen Data PC Database Admin Screen PC Database AdminPC Properties Name Buttons Add as New Update Se∙ Dchp Client Reserved IP Address Select this if the PC Entry Data Remote Administration Screen Remote AdministrationTo connect from a remote PC via the Internet Overview Using this ScreenRouting Routing Screen Data Routing Screen Enable RIPStatic Routing Static Routing Table Entries Configuring Other Routers on your LAN Local Router Other Routers on the Local LAN For Router As Default RouteStatic Routing Example For VRT-401’s Routing Table For Router Bs Default Route Firmware UpgradeTo perform the Firmware Upgrade Data Upnp Screen Internet Access General ProblemsProblem 1 Cant connect to VRT-401 to configure it 119 VRT-401 FCC Statement CE Marking Warning FCC Radiation Exposure Statement