SMC Networks SMC7004WFW manual Virtual Private Network VPN

INTRODUCTION

the incoming traffic is allowed. If no match is found, the incoming traffic is discarded.

•Virtual Private Network (VPN)

The Wireless Barricade Plus supports two of the most commonly used VPN protocols – PPTP and IPSec. These protocols allow remote users to establish a secure connection to their corporate network. If your service provider supports VPNs, then any of these protocols can be used to create an authenticated and encrypted tunnel for passing secure data over the Internet (i.e., a traditionally shared data network). The VPN protocols supported by the Wireless Barricade Plus are briefly described below.

•Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) – Provides a secure tunnel for remote client access to a PPTP security gateway. PPTP includes provisions for call origination and flow control required by ISPs.

•IP Security (IPSec) – Provides IP network-layer encryption. IPSec can support large encryption networks (such as the Internet) by using digital certificates for device authentication.

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