
Chapter 3 - Network Installation
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Chapter 3 - Network Installation
Figure 8. IntraPort Enterprise-2 VPN Access Server
Figure 9. Detail of Front Panel
Connecting the Server to the Ethernet
Because slot 1 is IPSec-only (meaning it will only handle IPSec packets and will drop all other
traffic), you need to pay special attention to your Ethernet connection setup.
The IPSec-only slot should only be used if you are planning to set the IntraPort Enterprise-2 to
operate in parallel with your existing firewall. This is the recommended setup. In this scenario,
the Ethernet interface on slot 1 should be connected to the same Ethernet segment as your
Internet gateway router while the Ethernet interface on slot 0 will serve as an IP, IPX and
AppleTalk router port for your internal networks.
The other option is to set up the server behind your firewall using the Ethernet interface on slot
0 only. In this scenario, slot 1 is not used and should not be plugged in to anything. You will
also have to set up your firewall to allow IPSec traffic through.
The 10/100 Ethernet interfaces directly support 100BaseTx or 10BaseT twisted-pair Ethernet.
The actual hardware is not numbered by slot. To connect one of the IntraPort Enterprise-2’s
Ethernet interfaces to twisted-pair Ethernet cabling, you will need an unshielded twisted-pair
station cable that is connected to a 10BaseT-compatible twisted-pair hub (for a transmit speed
of 10 Mbps) or a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet hub (for a transmit speed of 100 Mbps).
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Note:
Ethernet cables and cable connectors are not supplied with the IntraPort Enter-
prise-2. Category 5 cabling is required for 100 BaseT operation. Please contact your reseller
or your Compatible Systems representative for information on obtaining the correct Ethernet
cabling supplies.