Planet Technology VRT-401G - Manual (Page 67)

2.8 VPN
Virtual Private Network (VPN) provides a secure, private communication tunnel between two or
more devices across the Internet. These VPN devices can be either a computer running VPN
software or a special device like a VPN enabled router. It allows your home computer to be
connected to your office network or can allow two home computers in different locations to
connect to each over the Internet.
Note: To enable the VPN settings select Enable and click Apply
Parameters
Description
2.8.1 IPSec Server
IPSec Server allows you to set up a server that enables secure
data transfer between two devices or private networks.
2.8.2 L2TP Server
L2TP Server allows you to set up a server that allows users
connect with L2TP over IPSec protocol.
2.8.3 PPTP Server
PPTP Server allows you to set up a server that allows users
connect with PPTP protocol.
Click on one of the VPN selections and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section
2.8.1 IPSec Server
IPsec (IP Security Protocol) is an extended IP protocol which enables secure data transfer. It
provides services similar to SSL/TLS, however, these services are provided on a network layer.
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