User guide

EtherFast Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide? 2
Chapter 2: Your Virtual Private Network (VPN) 4
Why do I need a VPN? 4
What is a Virtual Private Network? 5
Computer (using VPN client software that supports IPSec) to VPN Router 6
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router 7
The Back Panel 7
The Front Panel 8
Chapter 4: Connecting the Router 9
Overview 9
Connection Instructions 10
Chapter 5: Configuring the Router 11
Obtain an IP Automatically - DHCP 13
Static IP 13
PPPoE 14
RAS 14
PPTP 14
Heart Beat Signal 15
Chapter 6: Using The Router’s Web-based Utility 16
Overview 16
Navigating the Utility 16
Accessing the Utility 18
The Setup tab 18
The Security tab 28
The Access Restrictions tab 33
The Applications & Gaming tab 34
Port Triggering 35
UPnP Forwarding 36
DMZ 38
The Administration tab 39