Security Settings; Security Settings Wizard; Lanconfig Wizard - Lancom 1711+ VPN Manual

8 Security settings

Your LANCOM features numerous security functions. This chapter provides you
with all of the information you need to optimally protect your device.
You can carry out the configuration of security settings very quickly
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and conveniently with the Security Wizards in LANconfig and
WEBconfig.
8.1

Security settings Wizard

Access to the configuration of a device allows access to more than just critical
information (e.g. Internet password). Far more critical is that settings for
security functions (e.g.the firewall) can be altered. Unauthorized access is not
just a risk for the device itself, but for the entire network.
Your LANCOM offers password-protected access to its configuration. This is
activated during the initial basic configuration simply by entering a password.
If the wrong password is entered a certain number of times, the device auto-
matically blocks access to the configuration for a fixed period. You can modify
the critical number of attempts and also the duration of the lock. By default,
the device locks for five minutes after five incorrect entries of the password.
Along with these basic settings, you can use the Security settings Wizard to
check the settings of your wireless network (if so equipped).
8.1.1

LANconfig Wizard

Mark your LANCOM in the selection window. From the command line,
select Extras
In the selection menu, select the Setup Wizard, Check security settings
and confirm the selection with Next.
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Setup Wizard.
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