SMC Networks BLW-54MF manual L2TP

L2TP

Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a tunneling protocol used to support virtual private network. L2TP is original from Cisico s Layer 2 Forwarding (L2F) and Microsoft s Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP). L2TP provides additional security features other than PPTP. L2TP acts as data link layer protocaol for tunneling network traffic between clients and VPN server over an Internet. It builds up Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) sessions within an L2TP tunnel.

WAN IP Address Please choose the service provided by your ISP. IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.

Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask address provided by your ISP. GateWay Enter the default Gateway address provided by your ISP. DNS 1~3 You may enter the first, second, and third DNS Server provided by your ISP.

Server IP/Name Please enter the VPN Server IP and its Name. L2TP Account Please enter your L2TP Account number.

L2TP Password Please enter the Password collocated with your L2TP

Account.

Verify Password Enter your Password again for verification.

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