Mako to Mako VPN
This shows VPN access set up so that computers on Lan 1 at Head Office can see those on
Lan 1 at Branch Office, but those at Branch Office cannot see the ones at Head Office.
Considerations
It is important to ensure that the local private network IP address scheme behind the Mako
devices at each location is different. This will occur if you leave the Mako appliances at their
default address as supplied from your Reseller.
For example, the London, LAN 1 may use the address range: 192.168.1.xxx, while Head
Office, LAN 1 would be 192.168.3.xxx (where xxx is the range of addresses used at each
network). The significant element is the highlighted ‘192.168.1.’ and ‘192.168.3.’ — these
must be different at the two ends of the VPN link. Please contact your Reseller if you have
any questions regarding the best choice of private IP addressing schemas for your offices.
The corresponding changes to the secure profile of the Mako unit at the other end of the VPN
link will be made automatically. It is not necessary to update both configurations.
This makes it straight forward to set up a temporary secure link between your Mako devices
and then remove it when the requirement ceases.
The update will take about 2 minutes to propagate out to the Mako devices, or they can be
power cycled for the update to be initiated straight away.
Mako Networks Mako 7550-E Product Handbook v.1.1
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