Routers -
General Description
IP ROUTERS INSTALLATION GUIDE 3G OTU
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Safety of
Security
Although the 3G/4G router modem does not handle the STRATOS Outstation to Instation secu-
rity explicitly, it is nevertheless incumbent on the installers to secure the router. Having a se-
cure router may discourage accidental or intentional re-configuration that could end up
providing third parties with access to custom
ers’ internet bandwidth.
The process for securing the 3G/4G router is as follows;
1
Generate a random password. It is recommended that KeePass (
) is
used for such a purpose.
2
Configure the router such that the spare Ethernet port is not active.
3
Confirm and configure the modem such that the WiFi device is in-operable.
4
Update the modem with the password generated above.
5
Export the router configuration
6
Store the password for the router along with router configuration in the STRATOS Outsta-
tion site-log or the ST950 Site Log.
7
Delete local copies of the configuration and password.
2.3.2.
VPN Connection
This type of connection relies on the router to become the VPN client. Product applications
such as RMS over IP (Gemini Mk2), OMU, Saphire JTM will use this methodology.
Safety of
Security
It should be noted that this method of connection is not considered as secure as the ‘Transpar-
ent’ connection method.
