Linksys RT042 - Manual (Page 30)

24 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband Router
Advanced Setup Tab - VPN Pass Through
Broadband Router
Advanced Setup Tab - VPN Pass Through
The VPN Pass Through screen allows you to enable or disable IPSec Pass Through, PPTP Pass Through, and L2TP
Pass Through.
IPSec Pass Through: Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure
exchange of packets at the IP layer. IPSec Pass Through is enabled by default to allow IPSec tunnels to pass
through the Router.
PPTP Pass Through: Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Pass Through is the method used to enable VPN
sessions. PPTP Pass Through is enabled by default.
L2TP Pass Through: Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) Pass Through is the method used to enable VPN sessions.
PPTP Pass Through is enabled by default.
Click the Save Settings button when you finish the VPN Pass Through settings, or click the Cancel Changes
button to undo the changes.
Advanced Setup Tab - Remote Management
If you want to manage this Router from a remote location over the Internet, click the Enable button. You can
enter any port number from 0 to 65, 535 for remote management. You can also set up remote management for a
different number.
Click the Save Settings button to save your settings, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo the changes.
Figure 5-26: Advanced Setup Tab - VPN Pass Through
Figure 5-27: Advanced Setup Tab - Remote Management
VPN (Virtual Private Network): a security
measure to protect data as it leaves one
network and goes to another over the Internet.