02-28-2012 08:26 AM
I recently received a Cisco 871 and from what I have read it is capable of being setup as a remote VPN server. I am having a little bit of difficulty finding a good step by step setup process, maybe something that explains what each thing means as it's entered.
I was referencing these two documentation but I don't seem to be progressing, or at least don't feel I am.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5855/products_configuration_example09186a0080ab7073.shtml#veri
and
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/800/850/software/configuration/guide/857sg_bk.pdf
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I need to setup a PTP VPN server using the Cisco 871. This is how I currently have my network setup which may be causing an issue:
Verizon ViOS Router*1 lan port-> Linksys 5 port unmanaged switch/hub*2 -> Into WAN (FE4) Cisco 871
*1) From what I understand I need to have the Verizon router in place so the set top boxes have Internet for VOD and guide updates.
*2) I need this in place due to having a machine in my basement which I SSH into to console the Cisco 871. Since the Cisco is not configured yet I have the Linksys switch in place to give them both Internet.
* This is the Verizon router - http://www.actiontec.com/products/product.php?pid=189
* I tried setting the WAN (FE4) address to LAN .50 and forwarding port 1723 which I believe is for PPTP.
* Here is a pastebin of my running config - http://pastebin.com/qc8XmCeY
* Other sites I referenced:
* http://www.techrepublic.com/article/solutionbase-using-a-cisco-ios-router-as-a-vpn-server/5926395
* http://www.firewall.cx/cisco-technical-knowledgebase/cisco-routers/329-cisco-router-pptp-server.html
02-28-2012 09:38 AM
I thought I included this link as it is the main thing I have been working off of:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/12_2t/12_2t8/feature/guide/ftunity.html
03-01-2012 08:32 AM
Since this thread is dead anyway: I ended up resetting my config and having Verizon enable the Ethernet Hub port on the network terminal so that I could remove their equipment from the mix. Now my 871 receives the WAN address and I am in the process of re configuring the VPN.
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