Compatible Systems 5.4 Manuale Utente

IPX Routing: VPN Configuration Dialog Box

VPN (Virtual Private Network) ports must first be added to the edit area of a 
device before they can be configured. For more information about adding and 
deleting VPN ports, see Chapter 6 - VPN Ports and Tunnels. 

Once you have created a VPN port,  you may access the IPX Routing: VPN 
Configuration Dialog Box by clicking on IPX Routing under the VPN port’s 
icon. 

A VPN port is a virtual port which handles tunneled traffic. Tunnels are 
virtual point-to-point connections through a public network such as the 
Internet. All packets sent through a VPN tunnel are IP-encapsulated packets, 
including AppleTalk, IPX and even IP packets. This encapsulation is added 
or removed, depending on the direction, by “Tunnel Partner” devices. Once a 
packet reaches the remote Tunnel Partner, the TCP/IP encapsulation is 
stripped off, leaving the original protocol. The unencapsulated packet is then 
handled according to the VPN port’s protocol configuration settings. 
Networks connected via a tunnel will communicate as if they are on the same 
network, even though they are separated by the Internet. 

v Note:  Remember that you must set up both ends of every tunnel. Therefore, 
you must repeat this setup with the remote device.