Technicolor - Thomson 605 User Manual
Chapter 5
Expert Configuration
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5.7.2 VPN Client
The VPN Client page
The VPN client in the SpeedTouch™ can replace a software VPN client installed on a
computer. You can use it for example to connect from your home to your employer’s
corporate network for tele-working. The VPN Client page allows you to configure a
VPN client that functions in Initiator mode. This means that the VPN client takes the
initiative to set up a secure connection to a remote VPN server.
computer. You can use it for example to connect from your home to your employer’s
corporate network for tele-working. The VPN Client page allows you to configure a
VPN client that functions in Initiator mode. This means that the VPN client takes the
initiative to set up a secure connection to a remote VPN server.
Configuration
procedure
Perform the following steps to configure your VPN client:
1
Select VPN > VPN Client.
2
Fill out the various parameter fields in the VPN Client web page.
3
Select the IKE Authentication method. Either Preshared Key or Certificate
Authentication
Authentication
can be selected.
4
Select the Start Mechanism. Either manual dial-in or Automatic Start (Always
On)
On)
can be selected.
5
Click Add to confirm the data and Save All to save the configuration.