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Watson-SHDSL-Router-GUI-Manual.doc
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Watson SHDSL Router
Web-based Management Manual
Revision: 2012-02-29
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9.4.16 Internet Protocol over Internet Protocol (IPIP)
Watson allows you to create an IPIP tunnel to another router, by encapsulating IP
packets in IP. This tunnel can be managed as any other network connection. Sup-
ported by many routers, this protocol enables using multiple network schemes.
Note, however, that IPIP tunnels are not secured.
9.4.16.1 Creation with the Connection Wizard
To create a new IPIP tunnel, perform the following steps:
1. In the 'Network Connections' screen (see Figure 9-11), click the 'New Connec-
tion' link. The 'Connection Wizard' screen appears (see Figure 9-12).
2. Select the 'Advanced Connection' radio button and click 'Next'. The 'Advanced
Connection' screen appears (see Figure 9-15).
3. Select the Internet Protocol over Internet Protocol (IPIP) radio button and click
Next. The 'Internet Protocol over Internet Protocol (IPIP)' screen appears:
Figure 9-135: Internet Protocol over Internet Protocol (IPIP)
4. Enter the tunnel's remote endpoint IP address.
5. Enter the local IP address for the interface.