ZyXEL Communications VSG-1000/1200 Manual De Usuario

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The VSG-1000/1200 is an access server that recognizes new 

users on a network and re-routes all the different IP settings 

pre-configured on users’ computers. By re-routing settings 

such as DHCP, DNS, and Proxy, in addition to a static or 

private IP, subscribers are able to gain access to the Internet 

without changing any settings. The VSG-1000/1200 also 

provides SMTP server re-direction, which helps users to 

send e-mail via the local SMTP server instead of the 

predetermined default server.

In today’s business environment, companies increasingly 

support VPN (Virtual Private Network) to facilitate secure 

remote access to local networks. The VSG-1000/1200 

allows VPN (PPTP, IPsec and L2TP) traffic pass through, 

allowing telecommuters and other personnel to safely access 

important or confidential information while traveling.

The VSG-1200 allows secure passing of authentication 

information through SSL encryption for both web-based 

administration and user login.

The VSG-1000/1200 supports both RADIUS (Remote 

Authentication Dial-In User Service) and proprietary 

implementation to authenticate, authorize and record the 

Internet usage of customers. The RADIUS support gives 

service providers an easy way to manage and maintain a 

large group of subscribers over the Internet, while the built-

in authentication server allows an administrator to control 

and authenticate a subscriber’s access rights based on a 

login name and password. Internet usage can be easily 

charged by pre-defined billing plans (by either minute, hour, 

day or other options). With the PMS interface, the VSG-1200 

can easily provide information on the Internet usage of 

different customers to the existing property management 

system in a hotel application. 

Internet mobility has been greatly increased by subscription 

to roaming service offered by BOINGO, IPASS, GRIC and 

others. With built-in RADIUS client, the VSG-1000/1200 

exchanges AAA information with service providers’ server, 

and thus enables global Internet roaming service. 

System configuration of the VSG-1000/1200 can be saved 

and exported to a file that can be used for subsequent re-

configuration or configuration of another VSG. The VSG-

1000/1200 supports port mapping, which allows system 

administrators to remotely manage and configure devices 

with private IP address. The Web-based management 

interface of the VSG-1000/1200 offers an easy-to-use 

platform, independent management, and configuration 

options. The VSG-1200 supports SNMP and MIBs, 

both of which can be managed via standard-based 

management software.

The VSG-1000/1200 offers homepage redirection as well as 

multiple URL-link redirections for advertising options for 

service providers, hotels or property owners. The VSG-

1000/1200 allows service providers or system administrators 

to create a ”walled garden” where unauthenticated users 

can be granted free access to selected links.