DIR-842V2
AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
User Manual
Configuring via Web-based Interface
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Parameter
Description
Remote port
A port of the remote host, that is used for IPsec packets exchange
during the First Phase of the connection. If the field is left blank, port
500 is used. If the field is left blank and the network address
translation (NAT) function is used for the connection, port 4500 is
used.
Pre-shared key
A PSK key for mutual authentication of the parties.
Click the
Show
icon ( ) to display the entered key.
Local WAN
A WAN connection through which the tunnel will pass. Select a value
from the drop-down list.
•
Interface
: When this value is selected, the
Interface
drop-
down list is displayed. Select an existing WAN connection
from the list.
•
Default gateway
: When this value is selected, the router uses
the default WAN connection.
Local identifier
A local identifier of the router to establish connection over IPsec with
particular hosts only. To establish connection, DIR-842V2 local
identifier value should correspond to the remote identifier value
specified in the settings of the remote host. Use an IP address,
domain name, or certificate CN.
Optional.
Local port
A port of the router, that is used for IPsec packets exchange during the
First Phase of the connection. If the field is left blank, port 500 is used.
If the field is left blank and the network address translation (NAT)
function is used for the connection, port 4500 is used.
NAT Traversal
The NAT Traversal function allows VPN traffic to pass through
the NAT-enabled device. DIR-842V2 allows to forcibly
encapsulate VPN traffic in UDP packets for passing through a
remote device regardless of whether it supports address translation.
If you need to enable forced encapsulation of VPN traffic, select the
Enabled
value.
If you need to disable forced encapsulation of VPN traffic, select the
Disabled
value
.
