Chapter 5: Configuring Vpn; Vpn Tunnel Types - Cisco RV215W Administration Manual

Configuring VPN

VPN Tunnel Types

Cisco RV215W Wireless-N VPN Firewall Administration Guide
Draft Version 1—Cisco Confidential
A VPN provides a secure communication channel ("tunnel") between two gateway
routers or a remote worker and a gateway router. You can create different types of
VPN tunnels, depending on the needs of your business. Several scenarios are
described below. Read these descriptions to understand the options and the
steps required to set up your VPN.
Remote access using PPTP
In this scenario, a remote user with a Microsoft computer connects to a PPTP
server at your site to access network resources. Use this option to simplify VPN
setup. You do not have to configure VPN policies. Remote users can connect by
using the PPTP client from a Microsoft computer. There is no need to install a VPN
client. However, be aware that security vulnerabilities have been found in this
protocol.
Enter the PPTP server settings and add the users on the VPN > VPN Clients page,
in the VPN Client Setting Table. Choose PPTP as the user protocol. See
and Managing PPTP
Remote Access with Cisco QuickVPN
For quick setup with basic VPN security settings, distribute Cisco QuickVPN
software to your users, who can then securely access your network resources.
Use this option if you want to simplify the VPN setup process. You do not have to
configure VPN policies. Remote users can connect securely with the Cisco
QuickVPN client and an Internet connection.
1. Add the users on the VPN > VPN Clients page, in the VPN Client Setting Table.
Choose QuickVPN as the user protocol. See
2. Instruct users to obtain the free Cisco QuickVPN software from Cisco.com, and
install it on their computers.
To enable access via Cisco QuickVPN on this router, you must enable remote
management to open port 443 for SSL. See
Users.
Importing VPN Client
Configuring Basic Firewall
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