Before Reading the Manual
You should be aware of the following before reading the manual:
Targets of the Manual
The PacketiX VPN 2.0 official manual contains an overview of and
information on how to use the latest release of next-generation VPN
communications software provided by SoftEther Corporation, how to
construct a VPN, and how to solve problems. The manual is designed for
network administrators, system administrators, system instructors, IT
professionals and end users with detailed knowledge of computers who
require information about the specifications of PacketiX VPN 2.0
software.
If you want to get a detailed understanding of PacketiX VPN 2.0 and
peripheral technologies, you should carefully read the entire manual. If
not, you may also read just the required sections and skip the
unnecessary ones.
One of the most important features of PacketiX VPN 2.0 is that, when
utilizing the advanced and efficient VPN functions, the end user is able
to use VPN communications without a detailed knowledge of VPN. In other
words, the software is easy to use and sufficient security is maintained
even when in the initial state.
In order to use the various functions of PacketiX VPN 2.0 properly,
we recommend you read the entire manual. If using VPN of ordinary scale,
all you need is some knowledge of TCP/IP and VPN. In this case, you may
not have to read the entire manual.
Required Advance Knowledge The following knowledge is necessary to fully understand the contents of the manual. If you recognize that you do not have a sufficient understanding of the following, you should get the required technical information from books or from the Internet and use it in combination with the manual. - Ethernet, principle communication system features of communications devices (networ
k adapter, switching HUB, etc.) for Ethernet and specific method of constructing a network using
Ethernet
- Internet Protocol (IP), principle communication system features
of communications devices (router, layer 3 switch, etc.) for IP and
specific method of constructing a network using IP.
- Knowledge of various types of gateways such as NAT proxy server
firewall used together with IP.
- How to use several important network tools used for TCP/IP
(ping, telnet, etc.)
- Basic way to use computer systems and operating systems that
use PacketiX VPN and basic information on network implementation of
system.
- Basic knowledge of PKI and certificate RSA code for using
certificate authentication function (PKI).
Although not required, in some cases software functions may be used more
effectively by learning about the following items as well as those given above.
- Concept of user mode and kernel mode for ordinary operating systems.
- Information concerning technologies frequently used in computers
these days such as hardware interrupt, software interrupt and system call.
- Implementation and architecture of TCP/IP
for ordinary operating systems.
- Information concerning old VPN protocol (PPTP,
IPSec, etc.)
- Detailed knowledge of features and
phenomena that occur when using TCP/IP protocol on an actual network.
- Knowledge concerning communications protocol for commonly used applications.
- Knowledge concerning computers and programming required for advanced IT professionals and developers.
Getting such supplementary knowledge not only enables you to master PacketiX VPN 2.0, but facilitates troubleshooting when problems occur,
stable operation and constructing and efficient system in fields not related to VPN as well.
Getting the Latest Information and Update Versions The information contained in the manual was the latest information at
the time the manual was written. Information may however subsequently be updated, circumstances may change, an updated version of the software
may be released or specifications may be changed. In such cases, you must get the latest information from SoftEther Corporation's official website. The latest online version of the manual is available at the following official website and can be downloaded free of charge. If you purchased PacketiX VPN 2.0 in media format and received it together with the manual, you should check the website if updated versions of the software and manual are available.
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Notes The specifications of PacketiX VPN 2.0 software and the contents of the manual are subject to change without notification. If you find any inconsistencies in descriptions of software functions or limitations in this manual and other documents released by SoftEther Corporation, those that appear most frequently generally apply. Unless otherwise specified, the names of companies, organizations, products, people, characters or data that appear in the manual as examples are fictitious and bear no resemblance to actual companies, organizations, products, people, characters or data. The software and manual may only be used as specified in the users' agreement. No part of the software or manual may be reproduced or transferred to another party or parties for any propose without the written permission of SoftEther Corporation (does not apply in cases where expressly permitted by the users' agreement or where exempt by copyright law). SoftEther Corporation may possess patents, patent pending, trademark, copyright or other property rights concerning the contents of the manual which shall not be licensed to the customer. Copyright (C) 2004-2007 SoftEther Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PacketiX is a trademark of SoftEther Corporation for which application for registration has been filed. Names of companies, products and services that appear in the manual may be registered trademarks or trademarks of those companies. - This product includes software developed by OpenSSL.
This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/).
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OpenSSL PROJECT OR ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. - This product includes software developed by WinPcap.
Copyright (c) 1999 - 2005 NetGroup, Politecnico di Torino (Italy). All rights reserved.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN
ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. - This product includes software developed by zlib.
(C) 1995-2004 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler
This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied warranty. In no event will the authors be held liable for any damages arising from the use of this software. Reporting Defects or Faults If you discover any defects in the software or manual, or any contents of the manual which do not correspond accurately with the operation results of the software, contact us as follows. - If software was purchased from PacketiX VPN partner (dealer):
Contact the person in charge of support at the place of purchase.
US Dealer:Plat'Home(http://www.plathome.com/)
- If software was purchased directly from SoftEther Corporation, or if the software is a version that was provided by SoftEther Corporation free of charge:
Contact SoftEther Corporation
through the official website at
http://www.softether.com/. |