Set up a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
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Set Up a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Learn about and set up virtual private network (VPN) client-to-gateway and site-to-site tunnels.
A VPN is a network that uses primarily public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the
Internet, to provide remote offices or traveling users an access to a central organizational
network. You need networking knowledge to implement these features.
VPN Overview
Learn about VPN client-to-gateway VPN tunnels and site-to-site VPN tunnels, which use IPSec
IKEv1 (PSK/XAuth).
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Remote-client to gateway VPN
. The gateway must be connected to the public network
either through DSL or a WAN uplink. Remote users on the Internet can create an IPSec
tunnel from their computers to the gateway using the WAN IP address of the gateway.
Once connected, the remote users can access the LAN-side resources of the gateway.
The gateway supports the following clients:
NETGEAR ProSAFE VPN Client VPNG01L/VPNG05L Professional Software
Version 5.14.003, available here:
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20316
IPSecuritas VPN client Version 3.4 for MAC OS platforms from Lobotomo Software,
available here:
http://www.lobotomo.com/products/IPSecuritas/
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Site-to-site VPN
. You can establish an IPSec tunnel between two gateways. The LAN-
side users from either gateway can access the other through the site-to-site tunnel.
When you are configuring the site-to-site tunnel, each gateway must have a unique IP
address range for its LAN side.
Set Up a Remote Client-to-Gateway VPN
To set up a remote client-to-gateway VPN, you must complete the following tasks:
1. Add the VPN users (the remote client users).
2. Specify the VPN connection information.
3. Enable the VPN.
4. Use VPN client software to configure the remote clients.
Add VPN Users
The VPN users are the remote users for client-to-gateway VPN tunnels.
