Linksys RT042 User Guide - Page 30

Broadband Router Advanced Setup Tab - VPN Pass Through The VPN Pass Through screen allows you to enable or disable IPSec Pass Through, PPTP Pass Through, and L2TP Pass Through. IPSec Pass Through: Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. IPSec Pass Through is enabled by default to allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Router. PPTP Pass Through: Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Pass Through is the method used to enable VPN sessions. PPTP Pass Through is enabled by default. L2TP Pass Through: Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) Pass Through is the method used to enable VPN sessions. PPTP Pass Through is enabled by default. Click the Save Settings button when you finish the VPN Pass Through settings, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo the changes. Figure 5-26: Advanced Setup Tab - VPN Pass Through VPN (Virtual Private Network): a security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet. Advanced Setup Tab - Remote Management If you want to manage this Router from a remote location over the Internet, click the Enable button. You can enter any port number from 0 to 65, 535 for remote management. You can also set up remote management for a different number. Click the Save Settings button to save your settings, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo the changes. Figure 5-27: Advanced Setup Tab - Remote Management Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband Router 24 Advanced Setup Tab - VPN Pass Through