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Users > USERS — config
Use this page to configure new users.
Users > USERS — config page fields
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Field Description
USER SETUP
User Name Type the user name as it will be entered by the user to log on to the network.
Password Type at least fou r characters for the user’s password.
Password (retype) Retype the user’s password.
User Group Select a user group from the list. The user is given all the privi leges assigned to that group.
See Users > USER GROUPS for more information about user groups.
Add (button) Click Add when you finish entering user setup information. The user name is added to the
USERS list on the Firewall > FIREWALL — advanced page.
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Users > USER GROUPS
Use this page to configure user groups to which users belong.
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Users > USER GROUPS page fields
Field Description
USER GROUPS Will this page include a way to create user groups?
User Group Help screens not provided
Administration
Login
VPN Client Access
Policy
Authentication
Content Filtering
Bypass
NOTE: page 25 of spec says the product supports VPN pass through for IPSEC, PPTP, and L2TP.
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Users > LOG
Use this page to view a log of user activity:
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Users > LOG page fields
Field Description
USER LOG
Clear Log (button) Clears all entries in the log.
Time The time frame that a user accessed a particular destination address.
Description The URL or Web page accessed.
Source Address The source IP address of the inbound or outbound message.
Destination Address The destination IP address of the inbound or outbound message.
Rule Number The firewall profile rule applicable to this user. Refer to Firewall > FIREWALL — advanced
for more information about firewall rules.
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Wireless > STATUS
This page provides wireless status information.
Refer to “Setting Up Y our Wireless LAN (WLAN)” for a description of each field, or mouse-over the underlined field
name and right-click to view a general description in a Help window.
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Wireless > NETWORK
This page allows you to configure wireless network settings. The default configuration parameters are set to
permit IEEE 802.11 wireless network operation without additional changes. Any 802.11 conforming device may
operate on the network.
Refer to “Setting Up Y our Wireless LAN (WLAN)” for a description of each field, or mouse-over the underlined field
name and right-click to view a general description in a Help window.
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Wireless > SECURITY – basic
This page allows you to configure basic wireless security settings for WEP or WPA.
Refer to “Configuring WPA on the VT2500” or “Configuring WEP on the VT2500” under “Setting Up Your Wireless
LAN (WLAN)” for a description of each field. Or, mouse-over the underlined field name and right-click to view a
general description in a Help window.
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Wireless > SECURITY – advanced
This page allows you to configure advanced wireless security settings.
Refer to “Setting Up Y our Wireless LAN (WLAN)” for a description of each field, or mouse-over the underlined field
name and right-click to view a general description in a Help window.
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Wireless > STATISTICS
This page provides information about wireless statistics.
Refer to “Setting Up Y our Wireless LAN (WLAN)” for a description of each field, or mouse-over the underlined field
name and right-click to view a general description in a Help window.
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Configuring TCP/IP
You must be sure all client computers are configured for TCP/IP (a protocol for communication betwe en
computers). Perform one of these:
• Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me
• Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 2000
• Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP
• Follow the instructions in your Macintosh or UNIX user manual
After configuring TCP/IP, perform one of the following to verify the IP address:
• Verifying the IP Address in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me
• Verifying the IP Address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP
• Follow the instructions in your Macintosh or UNIX user manual
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me
1 On the Windows Desktop, click Start.
2 Select Settings and then Control Panel from the pop-up menus to display the Control Panel window:
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3 Double-click the Network icon to display the Network window:
Although your VT model number may be different than in the images in this guide, the procedure is
the same.
4 Select the Configuration tab.
5 Verify that TCP/IP is installed for the adapter used to connect to the VT2500. If TCP/IP is installed, skip to
step 10. If TCP/IP is not installed for the adapter, continue with step 6.
6 Select the adapter to use for the VT2500 connection and click Add. The Select Network Component Type
window is displayed:
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7 Click Protocol and click Add. The Select Network Protocol window is displayed:
8 Click Microsoft in the Manufacturers section and click TCP/IP in the Network Protocols section.
9 Click OK.
10 Click TCP/IP on the Network window . If there is more than one TCP/IP entry , choose the one for the Ethernet
card or USB port connected to the VT2500.
11 Click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties window is displayed:
12 Click the IP Address tab.
13 Click Obtain an IP address automatically.
14 Click OK to accept the TCP/IP settings.
15 Click OK to close the Network window.
16 Click OK when prompted to restart the computer and click OK again.
When you complete TCP/IP configuration, go to “Verifying the IP Address in Windows 95, Windows 98, or
Windows Me”.
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Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 2000
1 On the Windows Desktop, click Start.
2 Select Settings and then Control Panel from the pop-up menus to display the Control Panel window:
3 Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon to display the Network and Dial-up Connections
window:
In the steps that follow, a connection number like 1, 2, 3, etc., is a reference that is displayed on computers with
multiple network interfaces. Computers with only one network interface may only see the label: Local Area
Connection.
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4 Click Local Area Connection number. The value of number varies from system to system. The Local Area
Connection number Status window is displayed:
5 Click Properties. Information similar to the following window is displayed:
6 If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is in the list of components, TCP/IP is installed. You can skip to step 10.
If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is not in the list, click Install. The Select Network Component Type window is
displayed:
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7 Click Protocol on the Select Network Component Type window and click Add. The Select Network Protocol
window is displayed:
8 Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
9 Click OK. The Local Area Connection number Properties window is re-displayed.
10 Be sure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected.
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11 Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed:
12 Be sure Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected.
13 Click OK to accept the TCP/IP settings.
14 Click Close to close the Local Area Connection number Properties window.
15 Click OK when prompted to restart the computer and click OK again.
When you complete the TCP/IP configuration, go to “Verifying the IP Address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP”.
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Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP
1 On the Windows desktop, click Start to display the Start window:
2 Click Control Panel to display the Control Panel window. The display varies, depending on the Windows XP
view options. If the display is a Category view as shown below, continue with step 3. Otherwise, skip to
step 5.
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3 Click Network and Internet Connections to display the Network and Internet Connections window:
4 Click Network Connections to display the LAN or High-speed Internet connections. Skip to step 7.
5 If a classic view similar to below is displayed:
6 Double-click Network Connections to display the LAN or High-speed Internet connections.
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7 Right-click on the network connection. If more than one connection is displayed, be sure to select the one for
your network interface:
8 Select Properties from the pop-up menu to display the Local Area Connection Properties window:
9 On the Local Area Connection Properties window, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) if it is not selected.
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10 Click Properties to display the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window:
11 Verify that the set ti n gs are correct, as shown above.
12 Click OK to close the TCP/IP Properties window.
13 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.
When you complete the TCP/IP configuration, go to “Verifying the IP Address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP”.
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Verifying the IP Address in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me
To check the IP address:
1 On the Windows Desktop, click Start.
2 Select Run. The Run window is displayed.
3 Type winipcfg.exe and click OK. The IP Configuration window is displayed. The Ethernet Adapter
Information field will vary depending on the system, as shown in the following examples:
The values for Adapter Address, IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway on the PC will be different
than in the images.
In Windows 98, if “Autoconfiguration” is displayed before the IP Address as in the following image, call your
service provider.
4 Select the adapter name — the Ethernet card or USB device.
5 Click Renew.
6 Click OK after the system displays an IP address.
If after performing this procedure the computer cannot access the Internet, call your cable provider for help.
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Verifying the IP Address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP
To check the IP address:
1 On the Windows Desktop, click Start.
2 Select Run. The Run window is displayed.
3 Type cmd and click OK to display a command prompt window.
4 Type ipconfig and press ENTER to display the IP configuration. A display similar to the following indicates a
normal configuration:
If an Autoconfiguration IP Address is displayed as in the following window, there is an incorrect connection
between the PC and the VT2500 or there are cable network problems. Check the cable connections and
determine if you can view cable-TV channels on your television:
After verifying the cable connections and proper cable-TV operation, renew the IP address.
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To renew the IP address:
1 Type ipconfig /renew and press ENTER. If a valid IP address is displayed as shown, Internet access should
be available.
2 Type exit and press ENTER to return to Windows.
If after performing this procedure the computer cannot access the Internet, call your cable provider for help.
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Setting Up Your Wireless LAN (WLAN)
You can use the VT2500 as an access point for a wireless LAN (WLAN) without changing its default settings.
Caution!
To prevent unauthorized eavesdropping or access to WLAN data, you must enab le wireless security. The
default VT2500 settings provide no wireless secu rity. After your WLAN is operational, be sure to enable
wireless security.
To enable security for your WLAN, you can do the following on the VT2500:
To Perform Use in Setup Program
Encrypt wireless transmissions
and restrict WLAN access
Further prevent unauthorized
WLAN intrusions
Connect at least one computer to the VT2500 Ethernet port to perform configuration. Do not attempt to configure
the VT2500 over a wireless connection.
You need to configure each wireless client (station) to access the VT2500 LAN as described in “Configuring the
Wireless Clients”.
Encrypting Wireless LAN Transmissions Wireless > SECURITY — basic page
Restricting Wireless LAN Access Wireless > SECURITY — advanced
page
Caution!
Never provide your ESSID, WPA or WEP passphrase, or WEP key to anyone who is not authorized to use
your WLAN.
For descriptions of all wireless configuration fields, see “Wireless Pages in the VT2500 Setup Progra m”.
Another step to improve wireless security is to place wireless components away from windows. This decreases
the signal strength outside the intended area.
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