602191
28
Zoom out
Zoom in
Previous page
1/80
Next page
23
Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway
The Security Tab
ADSL2 Gateway with 4-Port Switch
Block WAN requests
Block Anonymous Internet Requests. This keeps your network from being “pinged” or detected and
reinforces your network security by hiding your network ports, so it is more difficult for intruders to discover
your network. Select Block Anonymous Internet Requests to block anonymous Internet requests or de-
select it to allow anonymous Internet requests.
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click
the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.
VPN
Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is a security measure that basically creates a secure connection between two
remote locations. The VPN screen allows you to configure your VPN settings to make your network more secure.
VPN Passthrough
IPSec Passthrough. Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure
exchange of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec Passthrough, click the Enable button. To disable IPSec
Passthrough, click the Disable button.
PPTP Passthrough. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol Passthrough is the method used to enable VPN sessions
to a Windows NT 4.0 or 2000 server. To allow PPTP Passthrough, click the Enable button. To disable PPTP
Passthrough, click the Disable button.
L2TP Passthrough. Layering 2 Tunneling Protocol Passthrough is an extension of the Point-to-Point Tunneling
Protocol (PPTP) used to enable the operation of a VPN over the Internet.To allow L2TP Passthrough, click the
Enable button. To disable L2TP Passthrough, click the Disable button.
IPSec VPN Tunnel
The VPN Gateway creates a tunnel or channel between two endpoints, so that the data or information between
these endpoints is secure.
To establish this tunnel, select the tunnel you wish to create in the Select Tunnel Entry drop-down box. It is
possible to create up to five simultaneous tunnels. Then click Enabled to enable the IPSec VPN tunnel. Once
the tunnel is enabled, enter the name of the tunnel in the Tunnel Name field. This is to allow you to identify
Figure 5-14: Firewall
28


Need help? Post your question in this forum.

Forumrules


Report abuse

Libble takes abuse of its services very seriously. We're committed to dealing with such abuse according to the laws in your country of residence. When you submit a report, we'll investigate it and take the appropriate action. We'll get back to you only if we require additional details or have more information to share.

Product:

For example, Anti-Semitic content, racist content, or material that could result in a violent physical act.

For example, a credit card number, a personal identification number, or an unlisted home address. Note that email addresses and full names are not considered private information.

Forumrules

To achieve meaningful questions, we apply the following rules:

Register

Register getting emails for Linksys AG241 at:


You will receive an email to register for one or both of the options.


Get your user manual by e-mail

Enter your email address to receive the manual of Linksys AG241 in the language / languages: English as an attachment in your email.

The manual is 2,32 mb in size.

 

You will receive the manual in your email within minutes. If you have not received an email, then probably have entered the wrong email address or your mailbox is too full. In addition, it may be that your ISP may have a maximum size for emails to receive.

The manual is sent by email. Check your email

If you have not received an email with the manual within fifteen minutes, it may be that you have a entered a wrong email address or that your ISP has set a maximum size to receive email that is smaller than the size of the manual.

The email address you have provided is not correct.

Please check the email address and correct it.

Your question is posted on this page

Would you like to receive an email when new answers and questions are posted? Please enter your email address.



Info