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Digi Wi-Point 3G Application Guide 

How to Create a VPN between a Wi-Point 3G and Linksys 

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2/20/2009 

Digi International 

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Scenario 

Digi Wi-Point 3G is used for primary internet connectivity at a remote site.  The remote 
site needs a way to get data to and from an office location. 

Theory of Operation 

A remote site needs to be able to retrieve and send data to an office location from its 
Ethernet and Wi-Fi enabled devices.  The way to do this will be to setup a VPN tunnel 
between the Wi-Point 3G and the Linksys VPN appliance at the office location, to 
provide a secure tunnel to the office location. 

Sample Diagram 

Internet Cloud

PCs, PLCs, etc.

Servers, PCs, PLCs, etc.

Digi Wi-Point 

3G

Linksys VPN Appliance

WAN IP:  5.6.7.8

LAN IP:  192.168.1.1

WAN IP:  1.2.3.4

LAN IP:  10.1.254.1

 

 

Carrier Plan and PC / VPN Appliance Requirements 

Digi Wi-Point 3G Requirements:  

Firmware version 1.1.34-8 or later is installed.  To 

download the latest firmware, go to 

http://www.digi.com/support

. 

GSM GPRS/EDGE APN Type needed

: VPN and GRE end-points usually require static 

(persistent) IP addresses and must support mobile terminated data connections.  If mobile 
termination is not an option with your current APN, you will need to acquire a new one 
that does support mobile termination. 

CDMA networks

 may also require special plans to provide static IP addresses and 

support mobile terminated data connections.  

Check with your wireless provider on the available plan types. 

 

Summary of Contents for Wi-Point 3G

Page 1: ...to the office location Sample Diagram Internet Cloud PCs PLCs etc Servers PCs PLCs etc Digi Wi Point 3G Linksys VPN Appliance WAN IP 5 6 7 8 LAN IP 192 168 1 1 WAN IP 1 2 3 4 LAN IP 10 1 254 1 Carrier Plan and PC VPN Appliance Requirements Digi Wi Point 3G Requirements Firmware version 1 1 34 8 or later is installed To download the latest firmware go to http www digi com support GSM GPRS EDGE APN ...

Page 2: ...168 1 1 Note the default gateway may show or change to an address such as 10 6 6 6 This is normal as it is the cellular provider s network default gateway 3 Configure the Digi Wi Point 3G settings a Navigate to Configuration Network Virtual Private Network VPN Settings in the web interface of the unit b Ensure that button for Enabled is checked If not enable this feature and Apply the setting c Cl...

Page 3: ...Digi Wi Point 3G Application Guide Linksys VPN Connection 2 20 2009 Digi International 3 of 6 iii Click Apply to save the settings ...

Page 4: ...to the VPN setup of the device i For example in the device used for this example Linksys RV042 the VPN setup is located on the toolbar at the top of the screen b Click Add New Tunnel to add a new tunnel for configuration c Choose the option for Gateway to Gateway for the type of tunnel to be built Click Add Now to start the tunnel configuration d Fill in the appropriate information shown in the fo...

Page 5: ...Digi Wi Point 3G Application Guide Linksys VPN Connection 2 20 2009 Digi International 5 of 6 e Click Save Settings to save the settings ...

Page 6: ...connection work 2 This configuration will work with other VPN parameters than what is listed in the screenshots i e 3DES Where to Get More Information Refer to the Digi Connect router user documentation and Digi technical support website at www digi com support for more information Technical assistance is available at http www digi com support eservice eservicelogin jsp For sales and product infor...

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