Library items tagged: IPSec

Configuration of Linksys Routers as IPSec Wireless VPN endpoints

Anonymous
Friday, February 3, 2012 - 14:36
advisory
multi-site connectivity
VPN
security
configuration
Linksys
IPSec
A lot of attention has been paid to the implementation of remote working environments for the home and providing connectivity solutions to remote locations. Consumer Linksys routers make an ideal platform to extend your organisational network to a remote location, even providing a central wireless SSID for users. This set of instructions will demonstrate the configuration of the Linksys router (Linksys WRT54G) with OpenWRT as a hardware IPSec endpoint.
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IPSec implementation and worked examples

Anonymous
Friday, February 3, 2012 - 14:20
advisory
multi-site connectivity
VPN
security
IPSec
implementation
This chapter shows how the facilities provided by IPSec can be used in practice to create secure VPNs. The examples use Cisco® routers and Windows® 2000/XP workstations. These devices have been chosen because they are widely used and most readers will have access to hardware similar to that discussed in the examples. Two common requirements are discussed: providing a secure VPN tunnel between two private networks, for example a remote site or office and a main campus, and providing a secure remote access service for staff working at home.
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