Chapter 6: Vpn Configuration And Usage; Introduction - Toshiba Magnia SG20 User Manual

Chapter 6
VPN Configuration and
Usage
This chapter contains an introduction to the Virtual Private Network (VPN), how to use
the VPN, and how the VPN interacts with Magnia SG20 features.
The Magnia SG20 provides two types of VPNs. The PPTP VPN is designed to support
roaming or distant client computers connected to the Magnia SG20 through the Internet.
The IPSec VPN is designed to connect two SG20s at different locations together across
the Internet.
VPN enables you to create a secure connection through the Internet to the private
network created by the Magnia SG20 Server. The VPN offers access to Magnia SG20
features when you:
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Work at home. VPN enables you to use your home Internet connection to access the
company server files, print, email, client shares, and other Magnia SG20 features.
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Are on the road. You can access your company's local network and server.
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Are a remote user. Workers in remote locations can access information and programs
on your company's local network.
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Have two or more offices you want to connect in a secure manner.

Introduction

The VPN software on the Toshiba Magnia SG20 enables you to access your local area
network (LAN) through the Internet. This means that in addition to the dial-in capabilities
of the Magnia SG20, network access is available any place a client computer has an
Internet connection.
While the VPN connections utilize Internet access, they are designed to be secure. The
client connection VPN software uses Point-to-point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) and
Remote Access Server (RAS) protocols. The server to server connection uses IPSec (IP
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