The Security Tab - Vpn Passthrough; Figure 5-31: Security Tab - Vpn Passthrough - Linksys WRTSL54GS User Manual

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The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough

Use the settings on this tab to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols to pass through the
Router's firewall.
VPN Passthrough
IPSec Passthrough. 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, click Enable. IPSec Passthrough is
enabled by default.

Figure 5-31: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough

PPTP Passthrough. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to be
tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, click Enable. PPTP
Passthrough is enabled by default.
L2TP Passthrough. Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable Point-to-Point sessions via the
Internet on the Layer 2 level. To allow L2TP tunnels to pass through the Router, click Enable. L2TP Passthrough is
enabled by default.
After you have made your changes, click the Save Settings button to apply your changes, or click the Cancel
Changes button to cancel your changes.
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