User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- 1 Package Contents
- 2 Introduction to the Interface
- 3 Connecting and Configuring the MPC8377EWLAN Wireless Router
- 3.1 Connecting the MPC8377EWLAN Wireless Router (Wired Computing)
- 3.2 Connecting the MPC8377EWLAN Wireless Router (Wireless Computing)
- 3.3 Setting Up the IP Address
- 3.4 Configuring the MCP8377EWLAN Wireless Router
- 3.5 Changing the Operation Mode
- 3.6 Selecting DynDNS Settings
- 3.7 Firewalls
- 4 Selecting or Changing System Items
- 5 Status
- 6 VPN
- 7 Managing Storage, Samba, and File Editing in NAS
- 8 Intrusion Detection Systems
- 9 Intrusion Prevention Systems
- 10 Logout
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Figure 5-12 Diagnostics
6 VPN
Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a security measure that creates a secure connection between two remote
locations. There are two basic ways to create a VPN connection:
• VPN Router to VPN Router
• Computer (using VPN client software) to VPN Router
VPN Router to VPN Router:
For example, at home, a telecommuter uses his VPN router to connect to the Internet. He configures his
router with office VPN settings. When he connects to his office's router, the two routers create a VPN
tunnel, encrypting and decrypting data. As VPN utilize the Internet, distance is not a factor. Using the
VPN, the telecommuter now has a secure connection to the central office's network, as if he is physically
connected.
Computer (using VPN client software) to VPN Router:
For example, a traveling businessperson from her hotel room dials up her ISP. Her notebook computer
has VPN client software, which is configured with her office's IP address. She accesses the VPN client
software and connects to the VPN Router at the central office. Using the VPN, the businessperson now
has a secure connection to the central office's network, as if she is physically connected.
Now, configure following settings to create VPN tunnels.
Click VPN (Figure 6-1) and then proceed with the respective sections.