Setup
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• | PPTP Server in the Broadband VPN Gateway. | Microsoft VPN |
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• Checking VPN connection Status. |
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Configure or use any of the following: | Chapter 9: | |
• | Configuration File backup and restore. | Other Features and Settings |
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• | Network Diagnostic |
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• | PC Database |
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• | Remote Administration |
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• | Routing |
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• | Upgrade Firmware |
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Where use of a certain feature requires that PCs or other LAN devices be configured, this is also explained in the relevant chapter.
Configuration Program
The Broadband VPN Gateway contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers:
•Netscape V4.08 or later
•Internet Explorer V4 or later
Preparation
Before attempting to configure the Broadband VPN Gateway, please ensure that:
•Your PC can establish a physical connection to the Broadband VPN Gateway. The PC and the Broadband VPN Gateway must be directly connected (using the Hub ports on the Broadband VPN Gateway) or on the same LAN segment.
•The Broadband VPN Gateway must be installed and powered ON.
•If the Broadband VPN Gateway 's default IP Address (192.168.0.1) is already used by another device, the other device must be turned OFF until the Broadband VPN Gateway is allocated a new IP Address during configuration.
Using UPnP
If your Windows system supports UPnP, an icon for the Broadband VPN Gateway will appear in the system tray, notifying you that a new network device has been found, and offering to create a new desktop shortcut to the
•Unless you intend to change the IP Address of the Broadband VPN Gateway, you can accept the desktop shortcut.
•Whether you accept the desktop shortcut or not, you can always find UPnP devices in My Network Places (previously called Network Neighborhood).
•Double - click the icon for the Broadband VPN Gateway (either on the Desktop, or in My Network Places) to start the configura- tion.
Using your Web Browser
To establish a connection from your PC to the Broadband VPN Gateway:
1.After installing the Broadband VPN Gateway in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it.
2.Start your WEB browser.
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