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Chapter 8
LAN-to-LAN

This Chapter describes the setup and operation of the LAN-to-LAN feature, which allows automatic connection to a remote LAN.

Overview

LAN-to-LAN Screen

Selecting the LAN-to-LAN tab will reveal a screen like the following example.

Figure 22: LAN to LAN Tab

Data - LAN-to-LAN

Enable LAN-to-LAN
Use this to Enable and Disable the LAN-to-LAN feature.
Note that enabling LAN-to-LAN will disable both Internet access and the Dial-in feature.

Remote Site

Device IP Address
IP Address of the ISDN Internet Router at the remote LAN.
Network Mask
Network Mask (Subnet mask) of the ISDN Internet Router at the remote LAN.

Act as Receiver

Enable
In Act as Receiver mode, this device will accept a connection from the remote device. Use this to Enable/Disable this mode.
Authentication
Select the desired security option:
Disable means no name/password checking is performed. No login name or password is required if this option is chosen.
Warning! Anyone can connect, this is a major security risk.
Enable uses the industry-standard "PAP" security method.
Login Name
When another ISDN Internet Router attempts to connect to this one, a log-in name and password will be requested.
Enter the name and password (below) which permit access to this ISDN Internet Router.
Password
The password associated with the log-in name above. Enter the password in the Verify field also.

Initiate Connection to Remote Site

Enable
In this mode, the ISDN Internet Router will connect to the remote site as required. Use this checkbox to Enable/Disable this mode.
Telephone
Telephone number to dial to connect to the remote LAN. The remote site must have another ISDN Internet Router or compatible device.
Login using:
The remote ISDN Internet Router will request a Log-in name and password.
Enter the name and password required to gain access to the remote ISDN Internet Router.
LAN-to LAN time-out
If the connection is not be used, it will be terminated after this time interval. Enter a suitable time for your situation. 0 means the connection will never be terminated.



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