ALFA NETWORK R36 - Manual (Page 5)

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protocols – IPsec, PPTP, and L2TP. These protocols allow remote users to establish
a secure connection to another network. If your service provider supports VPNs,
then these protocols can be used to create an authenticated and encrypted tunnel
for passing secure data over the Internet (that is, a traditionally shared data
network).
■ IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) — Encrypts and authenticates entire IP packets
and encapsulates them into new IP packets for secure communications between
networks.
■ PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) — Provides a secure tunnel for remote
client access to a PPTP security gateway. PPTP includes provisions for call origination
and flow control required by ISPs.
■ L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) — Merges the best features of PPTP and the Layer
2 Forwarding (L2F) protocol. Like PPTP, L2TP requires that the ISP’s routers support
the protocol.
H ARDWARE D ESCRIPTION
The 150Mbps Wireless-N 3G Mobile Wireless Router, from herein
refered to as 3G Mobile Wireless Router, connects to the Internet through
its RJ-45 WAN port. It connects directly to your PC or to a local area network using
its RJ-45 Fast Ethernet LAN port.
The 3G Mobile Wireless Router includes an LED display on the front panel for system
power and port indications that simplifies installation and network troubleshooting.