Compatible Systems INTRAPORT 2+ - Manual (Page 7)

Chapter 1 - Introduction 1
Chapter 1 - Introduction
About the IntraPort 2/2+ VPN Access
Server
Congratulations on your purchase of the IntraPort 2 or IntraPort 2+
VPN Access Server. These VPN Access Servers provide secure
Internet-based remote access and site-to-site connections.
The IntraPort 2 will support up to 16 simultaneous LAN-to-LAN
connections and up to 64 simultaneous remote client connections. The
IntraPort 2+ will support up to 32 simultaneous LAN-to-LAN connec-
tions and up to 500 simultaneous remote client connections.
A Note About Remote Client Connections
In order to create a tunnel to a network over the Internet, remote users
must run VPN Client software on a Windows95/98 PC, Windows NT
PC, Mac OS, Linux, or Solaris computer which is connected to the
Internet via PPP or Ethernet.
The IntraPort VPN Clients are applications which set up the remote
access VPN tunnels to the IntraPort 2/2+ VPN Access Server and make
sure that appropriate data gets sent.
The clients work in conjunction with your communications software.
Connections can be made to the Internet via PPP software or over a
local intranet via your workstation’s LAN adapter. Together, these
pieces provide cost-effective on-demand connections to your corpo-
rate network.
IntraPort 2/2+ VPN Access Server Installa-
tion Overview
This manual will help you install either the IntraPort 2 or the IntraPort
2+ VPN Access Server on your Local Area Network. For an overview
on installing and running the VPN Client software at remote user loca-
tions, refer to the VPN Client Reference Guide. For the most up-to-date
information available on Compatible Systems products, please visit the
Technical Support section of our Web site at:
http://www.compatible.com.