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The Firewall Rule Screen
The Firewall Rule screen displays your network security settings. Use this
screen to quickly create network security policies to prevent unauthorized
access to your network.
The VPN Pass Through Tab
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a type of secured private network connection,
built upon publicly-accessible infrastructure such as the Internet. They usually
provide connectivity to various devices behind a gateway or firewall.
The GN-BR01 supports Internet-industry standard technologies to provide open
and interoperable VPN solutions, including Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)
and Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP).
PPTP Pass Through setting
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows you to establish a connection
to an enterprise network. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router,
click Enable and key in the Router’s IP address.
IPSec Pass Through setting
IP Security (IPSec) provides authentication and encryption. Since it is mainly a
Layer 3 technology, it can secure all data on the network. To allow IPSec
tunnels to pass through the Router, click Enable and key in the Router’s IP
address.