User Manual

WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router
Wireless Broadband Anywhere
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Security
Password:
Changing the password for the AP Router is as easy as typing the password into the New
Password field. Then, type it again into the Re-enter to confirm.
Click the Apply button to save the setting.
Use the default password when you first open the configuration pages, after you have
configured these settings, you should set a new password for the Router (using the
Password screen). This will increase security, protecting the Router from unauthorized
changes.
VPN Pass-Through : Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is typically used for work-related networking.
For VPN tunnels, the Router supports IPSec Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, and PPTP Pass-
Through.
• IPSec - Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure
exchange of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Router,
IPSec Pass-Through is enabled by default. To disable IPSec Pass-Through, uncheck the
box next to IPSec.
• L2TP - Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is a protocol used to tunnel Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
over the Internet. To allow L2TP tunnels to pass through the Router, L2TP Pass-Through is
enabled by default. To disable L2TP Pass-Through, uncheck the box next to L2TP.