NAT with L2TP Client Configuration

The SonicWALL can use L2TP over Ethernet to connect to a L2TP server.

To configure NAT with L2TP Client, complete the following instructions.

1.Select NAT with L2TP Client from the Network Addressing Mode menu.

2.Enter a unique IP address from your LAN address range in the SonicWALL LAN IP Address field. The SonicWALL LAN IP Address is the address assigned to the SonicWALL LAN port and is used for management of the SonicWALL.

3.Enter your network subnet mask in the LAN Subnet Mask field. The LAN Subnet Mask tells your SonicWALL which IP addresses are on your LAN. Use the default value, "255.255.255.0", if there are less than 254 computers on your LAN.

4.If you obtain a WAN IP address from the L2TP server, select Obtain an IP address using DHCP. If you have WAN IP address information, select Use the specified IP address, and enter your WAN information in the WAN Gateway(Router) Address, SonicWALL WAN IP (NAT Public) Address, and WAN Subnet Mask fields.

5.Enter the DNS server IP address in the DNS Server 1 field.

6.Enter the L2TP server host name in the L2TP Host Name field.

7.Enter the IP address of the L2TP server in the L2TP Server IP Address field.

8.Enter your user name and password in the User Name and User Password fields.

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Internet Security Appliances specifications

SonicWALL Internet Security Appliances are pivotal solutions aimed at safeguarding networks from an ever-evolving array of cyber threats. Designed for small to medium-sized businesses, as well as enterprises, these appliances deliver robust security and high-performance capabilities.

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