
Metacom MC601 Router
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User Manual
3.4.5 VPN settings
A virtual private network (VPN)
establishes a private or secure network connection within a public network
which is in this case the GPRS network. Only devices on the same VPN can communicate with this router. A
username and password combination is used to authenticate the router. The device must be configured on a VPN
server to which it connects. The VPN tunnel is implemented by the Layer 2 Transport Protocol (L2TP). Future
versions will provide IPSEC functionality as well.
VPN Active
Enable or disable the VPN. At least one VPN server must have been configured.
Primary VPN Server
This router normally connects to this VPN server.
Primary VPN User Name
Username to connect to the primary VPN server.
Primary VPN User Password
Password to connect to the primary VPN server.
Backup VPN Server
Only if the primary server fails or is unreachable does the router connect to this VPN server.
Backup VPN User Name
Username to connect to the backup VPN server.
Backup VPN User Password
Password to connect to the backup VPN server.
Restart the service
Restart the VPN service
Save
Stores the settings on the device and restarts the VPN service if selected.
Reset
Reverts the settings back to their original values.
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