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GlobeSurfer
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II 1.8 - 7.2 - 7.2 S
REFERENCE MANUAL
5
CONNECTION SETTINGS
The Connection settings page include three main categories, the Network Map where it is possible to get a static view of currently connected
network components (see section 5.1), the Network connections where all settings are made for UMTS, Ethernet and WLAN interfaces and
where it is also possible to create advanced VPN tunnel connections (see section 5.2) and the Security page where all firewall settings are
made (see section 5.3).
5.1
Network Map
The network map builder provides an up to date accurate graphical representation of the LAN network, displaying the devices
currently connected to the gateway and their parameters. While the standard network map displays devices with a DHCP lease from
GlobeSurfer
®
II, with zero configuration technology devices with statically defined IP addresses are also displayed.
The network map builder relies on existing modules, such as the DHCP and the IP auto detection, as well as its own information
collectors to assemble the network information. All information is validated and displayed in the network map.
The network map builder actively sends various messages to discover which network objects are currently active on the network.
Comparing the replies to its list of IP addresses or host names, GlobeSurfer
®
II is updated with information on the network view. This
data is then validated and translated to a user friendly, graphic map.
Figure 5.1 Network Map
The network map will display the following icons to indicate the interfaces used for connecting these devices:
· Represents an Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) connection. Click this icon to configure network parameters for
the Ethernet LAN device (see section 5.2.3).
· Represents a Wireless LAN connection. Click this icon to configure network parameters for the Wireless LAN
device (see section 5.2.4).
· Represents a bridge connected in the home network. Click this icon to view the bridge’s underlying devices.
· Represents a computer (host) connected in the home network. Each computer connected to the network
appears below the network symbol of the network through which it is connected. Click an icon to view network
information for the corresponding computer.
5.2
Network Connections
GlobeSurfer
®
II supports various network connections, both physical and logical. The Network Connections screen enables you to
configure the various parameters of your physical connections, the LAN and WAN, and create new connections, using tunneling
protocols over existing connections, such as PPP and VPN.
When clicking the ‘Network Connections’ icon under the ‘Connection Settings’ sidebar menu, the following typical screen will appear: