Digicom ED-20 PPP Network Router User Manual


 
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8.2.4 Brouter settings
The brouter function will initiate outgoing connections.
This function is only available in PSTN + Dial Out mode
(Refer to section 8.2.2 General Modem settings and Dial IN/OUT.)
When a IP packet sent to the ED-20 have a IP Address that match a IP Address in the
entry list, the ED-20 will send the connect message to the attached modem.This will
result in an connection to another location and establishment of a PPP link.
Note! Since the ED-20 and the attached modems need some time to establish a modem
connection and a PPP link,The IP packets sent before the PPP link is ready may be
lost depending of the application used.
Brouter Mode
Enable or disable the brouter function with the radio buttons.
Note! The brouter function can only be enabled when the ED-20 is allowed to act as a
PPP client. (Refer to section 8.2.2 General Dial IN/OUT.)
Default: Off
Brouter Settings
IP Address
Allowed values: Should be in decimal dotted notation and in another Network ID than
the Local IP Address of the ED-20.
(Refer to section 8.2.3 Ethernet Interface Local IP Address)
Connect Message
This message will establish the modem connection.
Allowed values: Is decided by the attached modem.
Note! Refer to the user guide or installation manual to the attached modem.
8.2.5 Firewall settings
The firewall function will allow the network administrator to control the network access
and limit the traffic on the PPP link. Its possible to accomplish this in two modes.
- Pass,Will only allow traffic where the source and destination IP address is present in
the entry list.
- Block,Will block traffic where either source or destination is present in the entry list.
See application exampes on page 31.
Firewall Mode
Disables or enables the Firewall mode with the radio buttons.
And selects if the firewall shall work in Block or Pass mode.
Default: Off
Firewall Settings
IP Address
Allowed values: Should be in decimal dotted notation and in another Network ID
than the Local IP Address of the ED-20.
(Refer to section 8.2.3 Ethernet Interface Local IP Address)