PPTP supports on-demand, multi-protocol and virtual private networking over public networks,
such as the Internet.
The screen shown next is for PPTP encapsulation.
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
LABEL
ISP Parameters for Internet Access
Encapsulation
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a network protocol that enables
secure transfer of data from a remote client to a private server, creating a Virtual
Private Network (VPN) using TCP/IP-based networks. PPTP supports on-
demand, multi-protocol, and virtual private networking over public networks, such
as the Internet. The HomeSafe supports only one PPTP server connection at any
given time.
To configure a PPTP client, you must configure the User Name and Password
fields for a PPP connection and the PPTP parameters for a PPTP connection.
User Name
Type the user name given to you by your ISP.
Password
Type the password associated with the User Name above.
Retype to Confirm
Type your password again to make sure that you have entered is correctly.
Nailed-up
Select Nailed-Up Connection if you do not want the connection to time out.
Connection
Idle Timeout
This value specifies the time in seconds that elapses before the HomeSafe
automatically disconnects from the PPTP server.
PPTP Configuration
My IP Address
Type the (static) IP address assigned to you by your ISP.
WAN
Figure 8-4 WAN ISP : PPTP Encapsulation
Table 8-4 WAN ISP : PPTP Encapsulation
HomeSafe User's Guide
DESCRIPTION
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