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Reporting Defects or Faults

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Chapter 1: Overview

1.1 What is PacketiX VPN?
 

1.1.1 SoftEther VPN and PacketiX VPN
 

1.1.2 Structure and Operating Principle of VPN
 

1.1.3 Limitations of old VPN Solution
 

1.1.4 VPN Communication by PacketiX VPN
 

1.1.5 NAT, Proxy Server and Firewall Pass
 

1.1.6 Stability and Security
 

1.1.7 High-speed Communications Throughput
 

1.1.8 Advanced Function and Expandability
 

1.1.9 Platform Independence and Interchangeability
 

1.1.10 Addition of Functions by Option Pack

1.2 Software of which PacketiX VPN is composed
 

1.2.1 PacketiX VPN Server
 

1.2.2 PacketiX VPN Client
 

1.2.3 PacketiX VPN Bridge
 

1.2.4 PacketiX VPN Server Manager
 

1.2.5 PacketiX VPN Command Line Management Utility (vpncmd)
 

1.2.6 Other Included Utilities

1.3 PacketiX VPN 2.0 Product Configuration and License
 

1.3.1 Types of Editions According to Usage Objective
 

1.3.2 Functions and Features of the Various Editions
 

1.3.3 PacketiX VPN Server 2.0 Standard Edition
 

1.3.4 PacketiX VPN Server 2.0 Enterprise Edition
 

1.3.5 PacketiX VPN Server 2.0 Carrier Edition
 

1.3.6 PacketiX VPN Server 2.0 Embedded Edition
 

1.3.7 PacketiX VPN Server 2.0 Academic Edition
 

1.3.8 64-bit version of PacketiX VPN Server 2.0
 

1.3.9 Connection Licenses
 

1.3.10 Client Connection Licenses
 

1.3.11 Bridge Connection License
 

1.3.12 PacketiX VPN Client and PacketiX VPN Bridge
 

1.3.13 Demo Version License
 

1.3.14 License Expiration Date
 

1.3.15 Server ID of License
 

1.3.16 License ID and License Key
 

1.3.17 License Validity and Information Check Method
 

1.3.18 Additional Purchase of Licenses
 

1.3.19 PacketiX VPN 2.0 Option Pack
 

1.3.20 PacketiX VPN 2.0 Administration Pack

1.4 VPN Operation Principle and Communication Method
 

1.4.1 Conventional Ethernet Configuration
 

1.4.2 Virtual HUB
 

1.4.3 Virtual Network Adapter
 

1.4.4 Cascade connection and virtual layer 3 switch
 

1.4.5 Bridge Connection of Virtual Network and Physical Network
 

1.4.6 Computer-to-computer VPN
 

1.4.7 Remote Access VPN
 

1.4.8 Base-to-Base VPN of Ordinary Scale
 

1.4.9 Base-to-Base VPN of Large Scale

1.5 Bolstering Security
 

1.5.1 Abundant User Authentication Options
 

1.5.2 Robust Encryption
 

1.5.3 Server Certificate Verification
 

1.5.4 Use with Smart Cards

1.6 VPN Communication Details
 

1.6.1 VPN Sessions
 

1.6.2 Accepting Connection by VPN Server
 

1.6.3 Connecting to Virtual HUB
 

1.6.4 TCP/IP Communication of Session Data
 

1.6.5 Association with MAC Address
 

1.6.6 Session from other VPN Server / VPN Client / VPN Bridge
 

1.6.7 VPN Session Connection Modes
 

1.6.8 Client Mode Session
 

1.6.9 Bridge/Router Mode Session
 

1.6.10 Monitoring Mode Session
 

1.6.11 Local Bridge Session
 

1.6.12 Cascade Connection Session
 

1.6.13 SecureNAT Session
 

1.6.14 Virtual Layer 3 Switch Session

1.7 Handling Large Environments by Clustering
 

1.7.1 Necessity of Clustering
 

1.7.2 Applications of Clustering
 

1.7.3 Large Scale Remote Access VPN Server
 

1.7.4 Large Scale Virtual HUB Hosting VPN Server
 

1.7.5 Product License and Connection License when Clustering

1.8 Multiple Language Support
 

1.8.1 Unicode Support
 

1.8.2 User Interface that Supports Multiple Languages
 

1.8.3 Limitations

1.9 VoIP / QoS Support Function
 

1.9.1 What is VoIP / QoS Support Function?
 

1.9.2 Applying to Extension System by Connecting Bases by Layer 2 VPN Using IP Telephone Equipment
 

1.9.3 If VoIP / QoS Support Function can be Used
 

1.9.4 Types of Packets Priority Controlled by VoIP / QoS Support Function
  
Chapter 2: PacketiX VPN 2.0 Overall Manual

2.1 VPN Communications Protocol
 

2.1.1 Communication Speed
 

2.1.2 Flexibility
 

2.1.3 Communication Efficiency and Stability
 

2.1.4 Encrypted Communication Security
 

2.1.5 Support for VoIP / QoS

2.2 User Authentication
 

2.2.1 Anonymous Authentication
 

2.2.2 Password Authentication
 

2.2.3 RADIUS Authentication
 

2.2.4 NT Domain and Active Directory Authentication
 

2.2.5 Individual Certificate Authentication
 

2.2.6 Signed Certificate Authentication

2.3 Server Authentication
 

2.3.1 Necessity of Server Authentication
 

2.3.2 Server Individual Certificate Authentication
 

2.3.3 Server Signed Certificate Authentication

2.4 VPN Server Manager
 

2.4.1 What is VPN Server Manager
 

2.4.2 VPN Server Manager Support System
 

2.4.3 Connecting to VPN Server and VPN Bridge
 

2.4.4 Installing VPN Server Manager Alone
 

2.4.5 Setup Wizard
 

2.4.6 Limitations

2.5 VPN Client Manager
 

2.5.1 What is VPN Client Manager?
 

2.5.2 System that Supports VPN Client Manager
 

2.5.3 Integrating with VPN Client
 

2.5.6 Limitations

2.6 VPN Command Line Management Utility (vpncmd)
 

2.6.1 What is vpncmd?
 

2.6.2 Displaying Command Help
  
Chapter 3 PacketiX VPN Server 2.0 Manual

3.1 Operating Environment
 

3.1.1 Support for Windows
 

3.1.2. Support for Linux
 

3.1.3 Support for FreeBSD
 

3.1.4 Support for Solaris
 

3.1.5 Support for Mac OS X
 

3.1.6 Support for Embedded Devices
 

3.1.7 Limitations

3.2 Operating Modes
 

3.2.1 Service Mode
 

3.2.2 User Mode

3.3 VPN Server Administration
 

3.3.1 Administration without the need for System Stop
 

3.3.2 PacketiX VPN Server and Virtual HUBs
 

3.3.3 Administration Tools & Remote Administration
 

3.3.4 Administration Authority
 

3.3.5 SSL Certificates
 

3.3.6 Listener Ports
 

3.3.7 Configuration File
 

3.3.8 Configuration Version Numbers
 

3.3.9 Configuration History
 

3.3.10 Administration of Statistical Information
 

3.3.11 Automatic Adjustment when Disk Space is Insufficient
 

3.3.12 Failure Recovery
 

3.3.13 Keep Alive Internet Connection Function
 

3.3.14 Obtaining Server Information
 

3.3.15 Selecting Encryption Algorithms for use in SSL Transmission
 

3.3.16 Initializing the VPN Server Service Reboot & Configuration Information
 

3.3.17 Syslog Transmission Function
 

3.3.18 Restricting IP Address Remote Administration Connection Sources

3.4 Virtual HUB Functions
 

3.4.1 Creating Virtual HUBs
 

3.4.2 Online & Offline Status
 

3.4.3 Maximum Simultaneous Connections
 

3.4.4 Connection Mode
 

3.4.5 Session Management
 

3.4.6 MAC Address Tables
 

3.4.7 IP Address Table
 

3.4.8 Confirming the Existence of IP Addresses with Poll Packets
 

3.4.9 Communicating in Bridge / Router Mode Session
 

3.4.10 Communicating in Monitoring Mode Session
 

3.4.11 Cascade Connection Functions
 

3.4.12 Server Authentication in Cascade Connections
 

3.4.13 Local Bridge
 

3.4.14 Administrator Connection
 

3.4.15 Obtaining Information on the Virtual HUBs

3.5 Virtual HUB Security
 

3.5.1 Delegating Virtual HUB Administration Authority
 

3.5.2 Virtual HUB Anonymous Enumeration Settings
 

3.5.3 External Authentication Server Settings
 

3.5.4 Users and Groups
 

3.5.5 Trusted Certification Authority Certificates
 

3.5.6 Certificates Revocation List
 

3.5.7 Setting CN & Serial Number on Signed Certificate Authentication
 

3.5.8 Setting an Alias in RADIUS Authentication or NT Domain & Active Directory Authentication
 

3.5.9 Security Policies
 

3.5.10 Packet Filtering with the Access List
 

3.5.11 Limiting Connections with the IP Access Control List
 

3.5.12 Virtual HUB Administration Options

3.6 Local Bridges
 

3.6.1 What is a Local Bridge?
 

3.6.2 Local Bridge Settings & Operation
 

3.6.3 Preparing the Local Bridge network adapter
 

3.6.4 Local Bridge Sessions
 

3.6.5 Supported Network Adapter Types
 

3.6.6 Use of network adapters not supporting Promiscuous Mode
 

3.6.7 Tagged VLAN Frames
 

3.6.8 Outputting all Communication Data in the Virtual HUB to the Network Adapter
 

3.6.9 Using Tap Devices
 

3.6.10 Points to Note when Local Bridging in Windows
 

3.6.11 Points to Note when Local Bridging in Linux
 

3.6.12 Points to Note when Local Bridging in Solaris

3.7 Virtual NAT & Virtual DHCP Servers
 

3.7.1 What is SecureNAT?
 

3.7.2 Setting the Virtual Host Network Interface
 

3.7.3 Virtual NAT
 

3.7.4 Points to Note when using Virtual NAT Function
 

3.7.5 Virtual DHCP Server
 

3.7.6 Points to Note when using the Virtual DHCP Server
 

3.7.7 SecureNAT Sessions
 

3.7.8 Logging SecureNAT Status

3.8 Virtual Layer 3 Switches
 

3.8.1 What is a Virtual Layer 3 Switch?
 

3.8.2 Difference between Bridging & IP Routing
 

3.8.3 Defining Virtual Layer 3 Switches
 

3.8.4 Adding Virtual Interfaces to connect to Virtual HUBs
 

3.8.5 Editing the Routing Table
 

3.8.6 Starting and Stopping Virtual Layer 3 Switches
 

3.8.7 Limitations

3.9 Clustering
 

3.9.1 What is Clustering?
 

3.9.2 Cluster Controllers
 

3.9.3 Cluster Member Servers
 

3.9.4 Load Balancing
 

3.9.5 Load Balancing using Performance Standard Ratio
 

3.9.6 Fault Tolerance
 

3.9.7 Static Virtual HUBs
 

3.9.8 Dynamic Virtual HUBs
 

3.9.9 Connecting to Arbitrary Servers in Static Virtual HUBs
 

3.9.10 Collectively Administering the Entire Cluster
 

3.9.11 Cluster Configuration Licenses
 

3.9.12 Functions not Available Simultaneously with Clustering

3.10 Logging Service
 

3.10.1 Log Save Format & Save Cycle
 

3.10.2 Server Log
 

3.10.3 Virtual HUB Security Log
 

3.10.4 Virtual HUB Packet Log
 

3.10.6 Obtaining Log Files on a Remote Administration Terminal
 

3.10.17 Syslog Transmission function

3.11 Day-to-Day Management
 

3.11.1 Auditing the Server Log
 

3.11.2 Checking Usage Status
 

3.11.3 Backing Up Configuration Information
 

3.11.4 Recovering from Failure
 

3.11.5 Rolling Back the Configuration
 

3.11.6 Confirming Hard Disk Availability
 

3.11.7 Network Administration Support Tools
 

3.11.8 Checking Sufficiency of Required Resources
 

3.11.9 Measuring Effective Throughput
  
Chapter 4 PacketiX VPN Client 2.0 Manual

4.1 Operating Environment
 

4.1.1 Windows Support
 

4.1.2 Linux Support
 

4.1.3 Support for Other Systems
 

4.1.4 Limitations

4.2 Operating the VPN Client
 

4.2.1 VPN Client Manager
 

4.2.2. Command Line Management Utility (vpncmd)
 

4.2.3 Task Tray Icon

4.3 Virtual Network Adapter
 

4.3.1 Support for Multiple Virtual Network Adapters
 

4.3.2 Virtual Network Adapter Creation and Setup
 

4.3.3 Managing the Version of the Virtual Network Adapter Device Driver
 

4.3.4 Bridge Connection Between a Virtual Network Adapter and Physical Network Adapter

4.4 VPN Server Connection Method
 

4.4.1 Selecting the Proper Connection Method
 

4.4.2 Direct TCP/IP Connection
 

4.4.3 Connection Via HTTP Proxy Server
 

4.4.4 Connection Via SOCKS Proxy Server
 

4.4.5 Server-Certificate Verification
 

4.4.6 Selecting a Virtual Network Adapter
 

4.4.7 User Authentication Setting
 

4.4.8 Use of the Smart Card Authentication
 

4.4.9 Automatic Reconnection Function
 

4.4.10 Connection Status and Error Message Displays
 

4.4.11 Advanced Communication Settings
 

4.4.12 Number of TCP/IP Connections for VPN Session Communications
 

4.4.13 Interval Between TCP Connections and Length of TCP Connection
 

4.4.14 Half-Duplex Mode Option
 

4.4.15 SSL Encryption Option
 

4.4.16 Data Compression Option
 

4.4.17 Selecting the Connection Mode
 

4.4.18 Routing Table Rewrite Process
 

4.4.19 Startup Connection
 

4.4.20 Exporting and Importing Connection Settings
 

4.4.21 Creating a Shortcut for a Connection Setting
 

4.4.22 VPN Server and VPN Bridge Cascade Connection Setting

4.5 Connecting to VPN Server
 

4.5.1 Starting a VPN Connection
 

4.5.2 Checking the Connection Status
 

4.5.3 Terminating a VPN Connection
 

4.5.4 Operations When an Error Occurs

4.6 Using and Managing Smart Cards
 

4.6.1 Smart Card Device Driver
 

4.6.1 Selecting a Smart Card
 

4.6.3 Listing and Obtaining Smart Card Objects
 

4.6.4 Deleting Smart Card Objects
 

4.6.5 Changing a PIN Code
 

4.6.6 Using Smart Card Authentication to Connect to VPN Server
 

4.6.8 Limitations

4.7 Management in a Large-Scale Environment
 

4.7.1 Remote Management of VPN Client
 

4.7.2 Distributing Configuration Files
 

4.7.3 Distributing a Connection Setting File to Users

4.8 Measuring Effective Throughput
 

4.8.1 Using the Communication Throughput Measurement Tool
 

4.8.2 Configuring the Communication Throughput Measurement Tool
 

4.8.3 Communication Throughput Measurement Precautions

4.9 Other Functions
 

4.9.1 Changing the User Password Registered to VPN Server
 

4.9.2 Internet Connection Maintenance Function
 

4.9.3 Voice Guide Function
 

4.9.4 Translucent Window Function
 

4.9.5 Setting Lock Function
 

4.9.6 Simple Mode and Normal Mode
  
Chapter 5 PacketiX VPN Bridge 2.0 Manual

5.1 Operating Environment
 

5.1.1 Support for Windows
 

5.1.2. Support for Linux
 

5.1.3 Support for FreeBSD
 

5.1.4 Support for Solaris
 

5.1.5 Support for Mac OS X
 

5.1.6 Support for Embedded Devices
 

5.1.7 Limitations

5.2 Operating Modes
 

5.2.1 Service Mode
 

5.2.2 User Mode

5.3 Differences between VPN Server and VPN Bridge
 

5.3.1 Features and Usage of VPN Bridge
 

5.3.2 Virtual HUB on VPN Bridge
 

5.3.3 Cascade Connection Function on VPN Bridge
 

5.3.4 Receiving a Connection on VPN Bridge
 

5.3.5 Local Bridge Function on VPN Bridge
 

5.3.6 SecureNAT Function on VPN Bridge
 

5.3.7 Virtual Layer 3 Switch Function on VPN Bridge
 

5.3.8 Coexistence of VPN Bridge and VPN Server
  
Chapter 6 Command Line Management Utility Manual

6.1 Overview of vpncmd
 

6.1.1 vpncmd
 

6.1.2 vpncmd Management Mode

6.2 General Usage of vpncmd
 

6.2.1 Command Input Rules
 

6.2.2 Command Help Display
 

6.2.3 Command Line Parameters When Starting a vpncmd Command
 

6.2.4 Batch Processing Mode
 

6.2.5 Saving a Log
 

6.2.6 vpncmd Process Return Values
 

6.2.7 Character Encoding
 

6.2.8 Calling vpncmd in Windows
 

6.2.9 Stand-Alone Installation of vpncmd

6.3 VPN Server / VPN Bridge Management Command Reference (For Entire Server)
 

6.3.1 About - Display the version information
 

6.3.2 ServerInfoGet - Get server information
 

6.3.3 ServerStatusGet - Get Current Server Status
 

6.3.4 ListenerCreate - Create New TCP Listener
 

6.3.5 ListenerDelete - Delete TCP Listener
 

6.3.6 ListenerList - Get List of TCP Listeners
 

6.3.7 ListenerEnable - Begin TCP Listener Operation
 

6.3.8 ListenerDisable - Stop TCP Listener Operation
 

6.3.9 ServerPasswordSet - Set VPN Server Administrator Password
 

6.3.10 ClusterSettingGet - Get Clustering Configuration of Current VPN Server
 

6.3.11 ClusterSettingStandalone - Set VPN Server Type as Standalone
 

6.3.12 ClusterSettingController - Set VPN Server Type as Cluster Controller
 

6.3.13 ClusterSettingMember - Set VPN Server Type as Cluster Member
 

6.3.14 ClusterMemberList - Get List of Cluster Members
 

6.3.15 ClusterMemberInfoGet - Get Cluster Member Information
 

6.3.16 ClusterMemberCertGet - Get Cluster Member Certificate
 

6.3.17 ClusterConnectionStatusGet - Get Connection Status to Cluster Controller
 

6.3.18 ServerCertGet - Get SSL Certificate of VPN Server
 

6.3.19 ServerKeyGet - Get SSL Certificate Private Key of VPN Server
 

6.3.20 ServerCertSet - Set SSL Certificate and Private Key of VPN Server
 

6.3.21 ServerCipherGet - Get the Encrypted Algorithm Used for VPN Communication.
 

6.3.22 ServerCipherSet - Set the Encrypted Algorithm Used for VPN Communication.
 

6.3.23 KeepEnable - Enable the Keep Alive Internet Connection Function
 

6.3.24 KeepDisable - Disable the Keep Alive Internet Connection Function
 

6.3.25 KeepSet - Set the Keep Alive Internet Connection Function
 

6.3.26 KeepGet - Get the Keep Alive Internet Connection Function
 

6.3.27 SyslogEnable - Set syslog Send Function
 

6.3.28 SyslogDisable - Disable syslog Send Function
 

6.3.29 SyslogGet - Get syslog Send Function
 

6.3.30 ConnectionList - Get List of TCP Connections Connecting to the VPN Server
 

6.3.31 ConnectionGet - Get Information of TCP Connections Connecting to the VPN Server
 

6.3.32 ConnectionDisconnect - Disconnect TCP Connections Connecting to the VPN Server
 

6.3.33 BridgeDeviceList - Get List of Network Adapters Usable as Local Bridge
 

6.3.34 BridgeList - Get List of Local Bridge Connection
 

6.3.35 BridgeCreate - Create Local Bridge Connection
 

6.3.36 BridgeDelete - Delete Local Bridge Connection
 

6.3.37 Caps - Get List of Server Functions/Capability
 

6.3.38 Reboot - Reboot VPN Server Service
 

6.3.39 ConfigGet - Get the current configuration of the VPN Server
 

6.3.40 ConfigSet - Write Configuration File to VPN Server
 

6.3.41 RouterList - Get List of Virtual Layer 3 Switches
 

6.3.42 RouterAdd - Define New Virtual Layer 3 Switch
 

6.3.43 RouterDelete - Delete Virtual Layer 3 Switch
 

6.3.44 RouterStart - Start Virtual Layer 3 Switch Operation
 

6.3.45 RouterStop - Stop Virtual Layer 3 Switch Operation
 

6.3.46 RouterIfList - Get List of Interfaces Registered on the Virtual Layer 3 Switch
 

6.3.47 RouterIfAdd - Add Virtual Interface to Virtual Layer 3 Switch
 

6.3.48 RouterIfDel - Delete Virtual Interface of Virtual Layer 3 Switch
 

6.3.49 RouterTableList - Get List of Routing Tables of Virtual Layer 3 Switch
 

6.3.50 RouterTableAdd - Add Routing Table Entry for Virtual Layer 3 Switch
 

6.3.51 RouterTableDel - Delete Routing Table Entry of Virtual Layer 3 Switch
 

6.3.52 LogFileList - Get List of Log Files
 

6.3.53 LogFileGet - Download Log file
 

6.3.54 HubCreate - Create New Virtual HUB
 

6.3.55 HubCreateDynamic - Create New Dynamic Virtual HUB (For Clustering)
 

6.3.56 HubCreateStatic - Create New Static Virtual HUB (For Clustering)
 

6.3.57 HubDelete - Delete Virtual HUB
 

6.3.58 HubSetStatic - Change Virtual HUB Type to Static Virtual HUB
 

6.3.59 HubSetDynamic - Change Virtual HUB Type to Dynamic Virtual HUB
 

6.3.60 HubList - Get List of Virtual HUBs
 

6.3.61 Hub - Select Virtual HUB to Manage
 

6.3.62 LicenseAdd - Add License Key Registration
 

6.3.63 LicenseDel - Delete Registered License
 

6.3.64 LicenseList - Get List of Registered Licenses
 

6.3.65 LicenseStatus - Get License Status of Current VPN Server
 

6.3.66 MakeCert - Create New X.509 Certificate and Private Key
 

6.3.67 TrafficClient - Execute Communication Throughput Measurement Tool Client
 

6.3.68 TrafficServer - Execute Communication Throughput Measurement Tool Server
 

6.3.69 Check - Check if PacketiX VPN Operation is Possible

6.4 VPN Server / VPN Bridge Management Command Reference (For Virtual HUB)
 

6.4.1 Online - Switch Virtual HUB to Online
 

6.4.2 Offline - Switch Virtual HUB to Offline
 

6.4.3 SetMaxSession - Set the Max Number of Concurrently Connected Sessions for Virtual HUB
 

6.4.4 SetHubPassword - Set Virtual HUB Administrator Password
 

6.4.5 SetEnumAllow - Allow Enumeration by Virtual HUB Anonymous Users
 

6.4.6 SetEnumDeny - Deny Enumeration by Virtual HUB Anonymous Users
 

6.4.7 OptionsGet - Get Options Setting of Virtual HUBs
 

6.4.8 RadiusServerSet - Set RADIUS Server to use for User Authentication
 

6.4.9 RadiusServerDelete - Delete Setting to Use RADIUS Server for User Authentication
 

6.4.10 RadiusServerGet - Get Setting of RADIUS Server Used for User Authentication
 

6.4.11 StatusGet - Get Current Status of Virtual HUB
 

6.4.12 LogGet - Get Log Save Setting of Virtual HUB
 

6.4.13 LogEnable - Enable Security Log or Packet Log
 

6.4.14 LogDisable - Disable Security Log or Packet Log
 

6.4.15 LogSwitchSet - Set Log File Switch Cycle
 

6.4.16 LogPacketSaveType - Set Save Contents and Type of Packet to Save to Packet Log
 

6.4.17 CAList - Get List of Trusted CA Certificates
 

6.4.18 CAAdd - Add Trusted CA Certificate
 

6.4.19 CADelete - Delete Trusted CA Certificate
 

6.4.20 CAGet - Get Trusted CA Certificate
 

6.4.21 CascadeList - Get List of Cascade Connections
 

6.4.22 CascadeCreate - Create New Cascade Connection
 

6.4.23 CascadeSet - Set the Destination for Cascade Connection
 

6.4.24 CascadeGet - Get the Cascade Connection Setting
 

6.4.25 CascadeDelete - Delete Cascade Connection Setting
 

6.4.26 CascadeUsernameSet - Set User Name to Use Connection of Cascade Connection
 

6.4.27 CascadeAnonymousSet - Set User Authentication Type of Cascade Connection to Anonymous Authentication
 

6.4.28 CascadePasswordSet - Set User Authentication Type of Cascade Connection to Password Authentication
 

6.4.29 CascadeCertSet - Set User Authentication Type of Cascade Connection to Client Certificate Authentication
 

6.4.30 CascadeCertGet - Get Client Certificate to Use for Cascade Connection
 

6.4.31 CascadeEncryptEnable - Enable Encryption when Communicating by Cascade Connection
 

6.4.32 CascadeEncryptDisable - Disable Encryption when Communicating by Cascade Connection
 

6.4.33 CascadeCompressEnable - Enable Data Compression when Communicating by Cascade Connection
 

6.4.34 CascadeCompressDisable - Disable Data Compression when Communicating by Cascade Connection
 

6.4.35 CascadeProxyNone - Specify Direct TCP/IP Connection as the Connection Method of Cascade Connection
 

6.4.36 CascadeProxyHttp - Set Connection Method of Cascade Connection to be via an HTTP Proxy Server
 

6.4.37 CascadeProxySocks - Set Connection Method of Cascade Connection to be via an SOCKS Proxy Server
 

6.4.38 CascadeServerCertEnable - Enable Cascade Connection Server Certificate Verification Option
 

6.4.39 CascadeServerCertDisable - Disable Cascade Connection Server Certificate Verification Option
 

6.4.40 CascadeServerCertSet - Set the Server Individual Certificate for Cascade Connection
 

6.4.41 CascadeServerCertDelete - Delete the Server Individual Certificate for Cascade Connection
 

6.4.42 CascadeServerCertGet - Get the Server Individual Certificate for Cascade Connection
 

6.4.43 CascadeDetailSet - Set Advanced Settings for Cascade Connection
 

6.4.44 CascadePolicySet - Set Cascade Connection Session Security Policy
 

6.4.45 PolicyList - Display List of Security Policy Types and Settable Values
 

6.4.46 CascadeStatusGet - Get Current Cascade Connection Status
 

6.4.47 CascadeRename - Change Name of Cascade Connection
 

6.4.48 CascadeOnline - Switch Cascade Connection to Online Status
 

6.4.49 CascadeOffline - Switch Cascade Connection to Offline Status
 

6.4.50 AccessAdd - Add Access List Rules
 

6.4.51 AccessList - Get Access List Rule List
 

6.4.52 AccessDelete - Delete Rule from Access List
 

6.4.53 AccessEnable - Enable Access List Rule
 

6.4.54 AccessDisable - Disable Access List Rule
 

6.4.55 UserList - Get List of Users
 

6.4.56 UserCreate - Create User
 

6.4.57 UserSet - Change User Information
 

6.4.58 UserDelete - Delete User
 

6.4.59 UserGet - Get User Information
 

6.4.60 UserAnonymousSet - Set Anonymous Authentication for User Auth Type
 

6.4.61 UserPasswordSet - Set Password Authentication for User Auth Type and Set Password
 

6.4.62 UserCertSet - Set Individual Certificate Authentication for User Auth Type and Set Certificate
 

6.4.63 UserCertGet - Get Certificate Registered for Individual Certificate Authentication User
 

6.4.64 UserSignedSet - Set Signed Certificate Authentication for User Auth Type
 

6.4.65 UserRadiusSet - Set RADIUS Authentication for User Auth Type
 

6.4.66 UserNTLMSet - Set NT Domain Authentication for User Auth Type
 

6.4.67 UserPolicyRemove - Delete User Security Policy
 

6.4.68 UserPolicySet - Set User Security Policy
 

6.4.69 UserExpiresSet - Set User's Expiration Date
 

6.4.70 GroupList - Get List of Groups
 

6.4.71 GroupCreate - Create Group
 

6.4.72 GroupSet - Set Group Information
 

6.4.73 GroupDelete - Delete Group
 

6.4.74 GroupGet - Get Group Information and List of Assigned Users
 

6.4.75 GroupJoin - Add User to Group
 

6.4.76 GroupUnjoin - Delete User from Group
 

6.4.77 GroupPolicyRemove - Delete Group Security Policy
 

6.4.78 GroupPolicySet - Set Group Security Policy
 

6.4.79 SessionList - Get List of Connected Sessions
 

6.4.80 SessionGet - Get Session Information
 

6.4.81 SessionDisconnect - Disconnect Session
 

6.4.82 MacTable - Get the MAC Address Table Database
 

6.4.83 MacDelete - Delete MAC Address Table Entry
 

6.4.84 IpTable - Get the IP Address Table Database
 

6.4.85 IpDelete - Delete IP Address Table Entry
 

6.4.86 SecureNatEnable - Enable the Virtual NAT and DHCP Server Function (SecureNat Function)
 

6.4.87 SecureNatDisable - Disable the Virtual NAT and DHCP Server Function (SecureNat Function)
 

6.4.88 SecureNatStatusGet - Get the Operating Status of the Virtual NAT and DHCP Server Function (SecureNat Function)
 

6.4.89 SecureNatHostGet - Get Network Interface Setting of Virtual Host of SecureNAT Function
 

6.4.90 SecureNatHostSet - Change Network Interface Setting of Virtual Host of SecureNAT Function
 

6.4.91 NatGet - Get Virtual NAT Function Setting of SecureNAT Function
 

6.4.92 NatEnable - Enable Virtual NAT Function of SecureNAT Function
 

6.4.93 NatDisable - Disable Virtual NAT Function of SecureNAT Function
 

6.4.94 NatSet - Change Virtual NAT Function Setting of SecureNAT Function
 

6.4.95 NatTable - Get Virtual NAT Function Session Table of SecureNAT Function
 

6.4.96 DhcpGet - Get Virtual DHCP Server Function Setting of SecureNAT Function
 

6.4.97 DhcpEnable - Enable Virtual DHCP Server Function of SecureNAT Function
 

6.4.98 DhcpDisable - Disable Virtual DHCP Server Function of SecureNAT Function
 

6.4.99 DhcpSet - Change Virtual DHCP Server Function Setting of SecureNAT Function
 

6.4.100 DhcpTable - Get Virtual DHCP Server Function Lease Table of SecureNAT Function
 

6.4.101 AdminOptionList - Get List of Virtual HUB Administration Options
 

6.4.102 AdminOptionSet - Set Values of Virtual HUB Administration Options
 

6.4.103 CrlList - Get List of Certificates Revocation List
 

6.4.104 CrlAdd - Add a Revoked Certificate
 

6.4.105 CrlDel - Delete a Revoked Certificate
 

6.4.106 CrlGet - Get a Revoked Certificate
 

6.4.107 AcList - Get List of Rule Items of IP Access Control List
 

6.4.108 AcAdd - Add Rule to IP Access Control List
 

6.4.109 AcDel - Delete Rule from IP Access Control List

6.5 VPN Client Management Command Reference
 

6.5.1 About - Display the version information
 

6.5.2 VersionGet - Get Version Information of VPN Client Service
 

6.5.3 PasswordSet - Set the password to connect to the VPN Client service.
 

6.5.4 PasswordGet - Get Password Setting to Connect to VPN Client Service
 

6.5.5 CertList - Get List of Trusted CA Certificates
 

6.5.6 CertAdd - Add Trusted CA Certificate
 

6.5.7 CertDelete - Delete Trusted CA Certificate
 

6.5.8 CertGet - Get Trusted CA Certificate
 

6.5.9 SecureList - Get List of Usable Smart Card Types
 

6.5.10 SecureSelect - Select the Smart Card Type to Use
 

6.5.11 SecureGet - Get ID of Smart Card Type to Use
 

6.5.12 NicCreate - Create New Virtual Network Adapter
 

6.5.13 NicDelete - Delete Virtual Network Adapter
 

6.5.14 NicUpgrade - Upgrade Virtual Network Adapter Device Driver
 

6.5.15 NicGetSetting - Get Virtual Network Adapter Setting
 

6.5.16 NicSetSetting - Change Virtual Network Adapter Setting
 

6.5.17 NicEnable - Enable Virtual Network Adapter
 

6.5.18 NicDisable - Disable Virtual Network Adapter
 

6.5.19 NicList - Get List of Virtual Network Adapters
 

6.5.20 AccountList - Get List of VPN Connection Settings
 

6.5.21 AccountCreate - Create New VPN Connection Setting
 

6.5.22 AccountSet - Set the VPN Connection Setting Connection Destination
 

6.5.23 AccountGet - Get Setting of VPN Connection Setting
 

6.5.24 AccountDelete - Delete VPN Connection Setting
 

6.5.25 AccountUsernameSet - Set User Name of User to Use Connection of VPN Connection Setting
 

6.5.26 AccountAnonymousSet - Set User Authentication Type of VPN Connection Setting to Anonymous Authentication
 

6.5.27 AccountPasswordSet - Set User Authentication Type of VPN Connection Setting to Password Authentication
 

6.5.28 AccountCertSet - Set User Authentication Type of VPN Connection Setting to Client Certificate Authentication
 

6.5.29 AccountCertGet - Get Client Certificate to Use for Cascade Connection
 

6.5.30 AccountEncryptDisable - Disable Encryption when Communicating by VPN Connection Setting
 

6.5.31 AccountEncryptEnable - Enable Encryption when Communicating by VPN Connection Setting
 

6.5.32 AccountCompressEnable - Enable Data Compression when Communicating by VPN Connection Setting
 

6.5.33 AccountCompressDisable - Disable Data Compression when Communicating by VPN Connection Setting
 

6.5.34 AccountProxyNone - Specify Direct TCP/IP Connection as the Connection Method of VPN Connection Setting
 

6.5.35 AccountProxyHttp - Set Connection Method of VPN Connection Setting to be via an HTTP Proxy Server
 

6.5.36 AccountProxySocks - Set Connection Method of VPN Connection Setting to be via an SOCKS Proxy Server
 

6.5.37 AccountServerCertEnable - Enable VPN Connection Setting Server Certificate Verification Option
 

6.5.38 AccountServerCertDisable - Disable VPN Connection Setting Server Certificate Verification Option
 

6.5.39 AccountServerCertSet - Set Server Individual Certificate for VPN Connection Setting
 

6.5.40 AccountServerCertDelete - Delete Server Individual Certificate for VPN Connection Setting
 

6.5.41 AccountServerCertGet - Get Server Individual Certificate for VPN Connection Setting
 

6.5.42 AccountDetailSet - Set Advanced Settings for VPN Connection Setting
 

6.5.43 AccountRename - Change VPN Connection Setting Name
 

6.5.44 AccountConnect - Start Connection to VPN Server using VPN Connection Setting
 

6.5.45 AccountDisconnect - Disconnect VPN Connection Setting During Connection
 

6.5.46 AccountStatusGet - Get Current VPN Connection Setting Status
 

6.5.47 AccountNicSet - Set Virtual Network Adapter for VPN Connection Setting to Use
 

6.5.48 AccountStatusShow - Set Connection Status and Error Screen to Display when Connecting to VPN Server
 

6.5.49 AccountStatusHide - Set Connection Status and Error Screen to be Hidden when Connecting to VPN Server
 

6.5.50 AccountSecureCertSet - Set User Authentication Type of VPN Connection Setting to Smart Card Authentication
 

6.5.51 AccountRetrySet - Set Interval between Connection Retries for Connection Failures or Disconnections of VPN Connection Setting
 

6.5.52 AccountStartupSet - Set VPN Connection Setting as Startup Connection
 

6.5.53 AccountStartupRemove - Remove Startup Connection of VPN Connection Setting
 

6.5.54 AccountExport - Export VPN Connection Setting
 

6.5.55 AccountImport - Import VPN Connection Setting
 

6.5.56 RemoteEnable - Allow Remote Management of VPN Client Service
 

6.5.57 RemoteDisable - Deny Remote Management of VPN Client Service
 

6.5.58 KeepEnable - Enable the Keep Alive Internet Connection Function
 

6.5.59 KeepDisable - Disable the Keep Alive Internet Connection Function
 

6.5.60 KeepSet - Set the Keep Alive Internet Connection Function
 

6.5.61 KeepGet - Get the Keep Alive Internet Connection Function
 

6.5.62 MakeCert - Create New X.509 Certificate and Private Key
 

6.5.63 TrafficClient - Execute Communication Throughput Measurement Tool Client
 

6.5.64 TrafficServer - Execute Communication Throughput Measurement Tool Server
 

6.5.65 Check - Check if PacketiX VPN Operation is Possible

6.6 VPN Tools Command Reference
 

6.6.1 About - Display the version information
 

6.6.2 MakeCert - Create New X.509 Certificate and Private Key
 

6.6.3 TrafficClient - Execute Communication Throughput Measurement Tool Client
 

6.6.4 TrafficServer - Execute Communication Throughput Measurement Tool Server
 

6.6.5 Check - Check if PacketiX VPN Operation is Possible
  
Chapter 7 Installing PacketiX VPN Server 2.0

7.1 Installation Precautions
 

7.1.1 Checking the Operating Environment
 

7.1.2 Hard Disk Space
 

7.1.3 CPU Processing Speed
 

7.1.4 Conflicting Software

7.2 Installing to Windows and Configuring the Default Settings
 

7.2.1 Selecting the Installation Mode
 

7.2.2 Installation Procedure Using the Installer
 

7.2.3 Optimizing the TCP/IP Communication Settings
 

7.2.4 Precautions After Installation
 

7.2.5 Managing VPN Server with VPN Server Manager
 

7.2.6 Managing with vpncmd
 

7.2.7 Starting and Stopping Service
 

7.2.8 Adding and Deleting the Service
 

7.2.9 Limitations When Starting with General User Rights

7.3 Installing to Linux and Configuring the Default Settings
 

7.3.1 Recommended System
 

7.3.2 Selecting the Installation Mode
 

7.3.3 Checking the Required Software and Libraries
 

7.3.4 Extracting the Package
 

7.3.5 Creating an Executable File
 

7.3.6 VPN Server Location
 

7.3.7 Using the vpncmd Check Command to Check Operations
 

7.3.8 Registering a Startup Script
 

7.3.9 Starting and Stopping Service
 

7.3.10 Limitations when Starting with General User Rights

7.4 Default Settings
 

7.4.1 Changing the Manager Password
 

7.4.2 Registering the License
 

7.4.3 Checking the Current License Status and the Usage Status of the Number of Connections
 

7.4.4 Creating a Virtual HUB

7.5 Installing to Other Unix Systems

7.6 Uninstalling PacketiX VPN Server 2.0
 

7.6.1 Uninstallation in Windows
 

7.6.2 Uninstallation in Linux
  
Chapter 8 Installing PacketiX VPN Client 2.0

8.1 Installation Precautions
 

8.1.1 Checking the Operating Environment
 

8.1.2 Network Connection Environment
 

8.1.3 Conflicting Software

8.2 Installing to Windows and Configuring the Default Settings
 

8.2.1 Installation Procedure Using the Installer
 

8.2.2 Optimizing the TCP/IP Communication Settings
 

8.2.3 Precautions After Installation
 

8.2.4 VPN Client Manager Operations
 

8.2.5 Operating with vpncmd
 

8.2.6 Creating a Virtual Network Adapter
 

8.2.7 Configuring a Virtual Network Adapter
 

8.2.8 Creating a Connection Setting

8.3 Uninstalling PacketiX VPN Client 2.0
 

8.3.1 Uninstallation
 

8.3.2 Virtual Network Adapter
  
Chapter 9 Installing PacketiX VPN Bridge 2.0

9.1 Installation Precautions
 

9.1.1 Checking the Operating Environment
 

9.1.2 Hard Disk Space
 

9.1.3 CPU Processing Speed
 

9.1.4 Conflicting Software

9.2 Installing to Windows and Configuring the Default Settings
 

9.2.1 Selecting the Installation Mode
 

9.2.2 Installation Procedure Using the Installer
 

9.2.3 Optimizing the TCP/IP Communication Settings
 

9.2.4 Precautions After Installation
 

9.2.5 Managing VPN Bridge with VPN Server Manager
 

9.2.6 Managing with vpncmd
 

9.2.7 Starting and Stopping Service
 

9.2.8 Adding and Deleting the Service
 

9.2.9 Limitations when Starting with General User Rights

9.3 Installing to Linux and Configuring the Default Settings
 

9.3.1 Recommended System
 

9.3.2 Selecting the Installation Mode
 

9.3.3 Checking the Required Software and Libraries
 

9.3.4 Extracting the Package
 

9.3.5 Creating an Executable File
 

9.3.6 VPN Bridge Location
 

9.3.7 Using the vpncmd Check Command to Check Operations
 

9.3.8 Registering a Startup Script
 

9.3.9 Starting and Stopping Service
 

9.3.10 Limitations when Starting with General User Rights

9.4 Default Settings
 

9.4.1 Changing the Manager Password
 

9.4.2 Creating a Cascade Connection with a Local Bridge

9.5 Uninstalling PacketiX VPN Bridge 2.0
 

9.5.1 Uninstallation in Windows
 

9.6.2 Uninstallation in Linux
  
Chapter 10 Instructions and Examples For Configuring a VPN

10.1 Types of VPNs
 

10.1.1 PC-to-PC VPN
 

10.1.2 Remote Access VPN
 

10.1.3 LAN-to-LAN VPN

10.2 Common Elements
 

10.2.1 VPN Server Location
 

10.2.2 Deciding the VPN Server / Virtual HUB Administrator
 

10.2.3 Changing Existing NAT/Firewall Configurations
 

10.2.4 Selecting a User Authentication Method
 

10.2.5 Selecting what Functionality to Use
 

10.2.6 Virtual Layer 3 Switching
 

10.2.7 Virtual DHCP Server
 

10.2.8 Virtual NAT
 

10.2.9 Advice about Protocol Conflicts when Making a LAN-to-LAN Connection

10.3 Setting Up a PC-to-PC VPN
 

10.3.1 Configuring VPN Server
 

10.3.2 Network Layout
 

10.3.3 Calculating the Number of Required Licenses
 

10.3.4 Connecting to the VPN Remotely/Performing a Communication Test

10.4 Setting Up a Generic Remote Access VPN
 

10.4.1 Connecting to a LAN Remotely
 

10.4.2 Using Local Bridging
 

10.4.3 Examining User Authentication Methods
 

10.4.4 Network Layout
 

10.4.5 Calculating the Number of Required Licenses
 

10.4.6 Installing VPN Server On a LAN
 

10.4.7 Configuring the Local Bridge
 

10.4.8 Connecting to the VPN Remotely/Performing a Communication Test

10.5 Setting Up a LAN-to-LAN VPN (Using Bridge Connections)
 

10.5.1 About Bridge-Connected LAN VPNs
 

10.5.2 Local Bridge and Cascade Connection Functionality
 

10.5.3 Pros and Cons of Bridging
 

10.5.4 Network Layout
 

10.5.5 Calculating the Number of Required Licenses
 

10.5.6 Installing VPN Server On the Main LAN
 

10.5.7 Installing VPN Bridge to the Sub-LAN
 

10.5.8 Configuring the Local Bridges
 

10.5.9 Configuring Cascade Connections
 

10.5.10 Connecting to the LAN-to-LAN VPN/Performing a Communication Test
 

10.5.11 Supplementary Information

10.6 Setting Up a LAN-to-LAN VPN (Using IP Routing)
 

10.6.1 Combining Bridge Connections and IP Routing
 

10.6.2 IP Routing Via Virtual Layer 3 Switching
 

10.6.3 Pros and Cons of IP Routing
 

10.6.4 Network Layout
 

10.6.5 Calculating the Number of Required Licenses
 

10.6.6 Installing VPN Server On the Main LAN
 

10.6.7 Installing VPN Bridge on the Other LANs
 

10.6.8 LAN-to-LAN VPN Connection
 

10.6.9 Supplementary Information

10.7 Combining a LAN-to-LAN VPN and a Remote Access VPN
 

10.7.1 Using LAN-to-LAN Communication and Remote Access Together
 

10.7.2 Calculating the Number of Required Licenses
 

10.7.3 Supplementary Information

10.8 Setting Up a Large Scale Remote Access VPN Service
 

10.8.1 VPN Server's Processing Limit
 

10.8.2 Increase Network Scalability By Using Clustering
 

10.8.3 Using Static Virtual HUBs
 

10.8.4 Network Layout
 

10.8.5 Calculating the Number of Required Licenses
 

10.8.6 Installing and Configuring the Cluster Controller
 

10.8.7 Installing and Configuring the Cluster Member Servers
 

10.8.8 Creating Static Virtual HUBs
 

10.8.9 Making a Local Bridge between the Existing LAN and the Virtual HUBs
 

10.8.10 Managing VPN Sessions on a Clustered VPN

10.9 Setting Up a Large Scale Virtual HUB Hosting Service
 

10.9.1 The Necessity of a Virtual HUB Hosting Service
 

10.9.2 Increase Network Scalability By Using Clustering
 

10.9.3 Using Dynamic Virtual HUBs
 

10.9.4 Network Layout
 

10.9.5 Calculating the Number of Required Licenses
 

10.9.6 Installing and Configuring the Cluster Controller
 

10.9.7 Installing and Configuring the Cluster Member Servers
 

10.9.8 Creating Dynamic Virtual HUBs
 

10.9.9 Assigning Virtual HUB Administrator Rights
 

10.9.10 Managing VPN Sessions on a Clustered VPN
 

10.9.11 Automating the Creation and Management of a Large Quantity of Virtual HUBs or Users
 

10.9.12 User's Usage Status and Billing
 

10.9.13 Limiting Administrator Rights by Configuring the Virtual HUB Management Options

10.10 Using Remote Access as a Single User
 

10.10.1 Dangers of the Internet and the Need for VPN
 

10.10.2 Installing the VPN Server at Home
 

10.10.3 Assigning IP Addresses and the DDNS Service
 

10.10.4 Adjusting Settings For Broadband Routers or Other Networking Hardware
 

10.10.5 Determining the Necessity of Local Bridging
 

10.10.6 Accessing Your Home Network From a Remote Network Safely
 

10.10.7 Using Electronic Devices that can only Communicate over the same Network

10.11 Using SecureNAT to Set Up a Remote Access VPN With No Administrator Rights
 

10.11.1 Utilizing SecureNAT to Make Things More Convenient
 

10.11.2 Using SecureNAT For Amazingly Simple, Secure Remote Access With No Administrator Rights
 

10.11.3 A Practical Example Network
 

10.11.4 Starting Up VPN Bridge on the Remote LAN
 

10.11.5 Using Remote Access
 

10.11.6 SecureNAT and Security
 

10.11.7 The Dangers of Misusing SecureNAT

10.12 Using Public Networks Like Public Wireless Access Safely
 

10.12.1 The Dangers of Public Network Services
 

10.12.2 Utilizing VPN for Safer Public Network Usage
 

10.12.3 Installing VPN Server at Home or at Work
 

10.12.4 Accessing the Internet Via a VPN Server's Local Bridge
 

10.12.5 About SoftEther's Secure Access Service
  
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting and Supplementary Information

11.1 Troubleshooting
 

11.1.1 Programs Suddenly Terminate during Normal Operation.
 

11.1.2 I am unable to communicate with the IP address of the Virtual Network Adapter used for local bridging from within the VPN.
 

11.1.3 A [Protocol Error] is occurring.
 

11.1.4 I am getting the message [The time on the server and the client does not match.].
 

11.1.5 I am getting slow transfer speeds when using Windows file sharing on the VPN.
 

11.1.6 There is a large number of broadcast packets constantly being sent over the network. What should I check?
 

11.1.8 The CPU load increases after enabling Virtual NAT for SecureNAT.
 

11.1.9 Protocols that use many broadcast packets are not working properly.
 

11.1.10 Multicast packets are being dropped.
 

11.1.11 Even though I have installed VPN Server and connected to it from outside the network, I still can not connect to the local network.
 

11.1.12 I forgot my VPN Server's administrator password.
 

11.1.13 What do I do if I lost my license key?
 

11.1.14 RADIUS authentication is not functioning properly. What should I check?
 

11.1.15 NT Domain or Active Directory authentication is not functioning properly. What should I check?
 

11.1.16 Setting the listener port to port 443 always gives an error.
 

11.1.17 I added a local bridge but it is always offline or showing an error.
 

11.1.18 The local bridge to my wireless network adapter is not functioning properly.
 

11.1.19 I created a Virtual Layer 3 Switch but it is always offline or showing an error.
 

11.1.20 I have set up a cluster but I can not communicate between Virtual HUBs on the cluster.
 

11.1.21 I am not performing any communication over the VPN, but packets are being sent to the Internet periodically.
 

11.1.22 After I have created a Virtual Network Adapter I get the message, [No network cable is connected.].
 

11.1.23 I forgot my password for VPN Client.
 

11.1.24 My Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows Millennium Edition system becomes unstable when I use a Virtual Network Adapter.
 

11.1.25 I uninstalled VPN Client but my Virtual Network Adapter is still there.
 

11.1.26 I am having trouble when using a smart card.
 

11.1.27 I am unable to create a Virtual Network Adapter with VPN Client under Linux.
 

11.1.28 My VPN connection is disconnected when I designate the Virtual Network Adapter as the default gateway in VPN Client under Linux.
 

11.1.29 I forgot my VPN Bridge's administrator password.
 

11.1.30 I have connected LANs together with bridge connections using VPN Server and VPN Bridge, but I still can not communicate between computers on the LANs. What should I check?
 

11.1.31 I am getting a warning message in syslog stating that ARP packets are being received from the IP address "0.0.0.0" when using local bridging under FreeBSD.

11.2 Useful Information
 

11.2.1 Installing VPN Server With a Variable Global IP Address
 

11.2.2 Making a VPN Connection to a LAN Consisting of Only Private IP Addresses
 

11.2.4 Using an IPv6 over IPv4 Tunnel
 

11.2.5 About Wake On Lan (WOL)
 

11.2.6 Installing VPN Server 2.0 Behind a NAT Enabled Router
 

11.2.7 Using an IDS to View Packets Going In/Out of a Virtual HUB
 

11.2.8 Recreating a Switch's Port VLAN Functionality
 

11.2.9 Accepting Connections from SoftEther 1.0 Virtual Network Adapter Software
 

11.2.10 Performing Administration Via TELNET as Supported in SoftEther 1.0
 

11.2.11 Increasing Cluster Controller Redundancy
 

11.2.18 Connecting to Multiple VPN Servers or Virtual HUBs at Once
 

11.2.19 Using SecureNAT to Provide Remote Access to an Otherwise Inaccessible Network.

11.3 General Supplementary Information
 

11.3.1 Using This Software Together With Anti-Virus Software or a Personal Firewall
 

11.3.2 About the 1/1000th of a Second Delay Encountered When Communicating Over a VPN
 

11.3.3 NTLM Authentication Support for Connections Via Proxy Server
 

11.3.4 How Far Away Can You Establish a VPN Session Connection From?
 

11.3.5 I measured the throughput of traffic through my VPN with my usual measurement utilities, and they are showing very low transfer speeds. What's wrong?
 

11.3.6 The Difference Between VPN Bridge's SecureNAT and VPN Server's SecureNAT
 

11.3.7 Can a single user open multiple VPN sessions?
 

11.3.8 According to the Windows end user license agreement, is it OK to use a client based operating system such as Windows XP as a VPN server?
 

11.3.9 Things to Consider When Using Windows 98. 98 SE, or ME as a VPN Server
 

11.3.10 I have more connections to my VPN than I have licenses for. What happened?
 

11.3.11 About MAC Addresses Starting With "00:AE"
 

11.3.12 How MAC Addresses Are Assigned to Virtual HUBs
 

11.3.13 Naming Computers Running VPN Server
 

11.3.14 Differences Between the Academic Edition and the Standard Production Edition
 

11.3.15 VPN Server Computer Specifications and the Number of Possible Simultaneous Connections
 

11.3.16 Determining When to Use Clustering and Load Balancing
 

11.3.17 When Using a Special PPPoE Connection Tool to Connect to the Internet
 

11.3.18 Things to Consider When Using Your Operating System to Make a Bridged Connection Between a Virtual Network Adapter and a Physical Network Adapter
 

11.3.19 What if the Virtual Network Adapter and the physical network adapter both have the same network address?
 

11.3.20 How is the Virtual Network Adapter's MAC address generated?
 

11.3.21 Are Virtual Network Adapters' MAC addresses unique?
 

11.3.22 Things to be aware of when using SSH port forwarding software to connect to a VPN server
 

11.3.23 Concerning the priority of default gateways when one exists on both the Virtual Network Adapter network and on the physical network
 

11.3.25 If you are unable to create a Virtual HUB with VPN Bridge...
 

11.3.26 If you are unable to use local bridging in FreeBSD, Solaris, or Mac OS X...
 

11.3.27 Connecting to a VPN Bridge Listener Port From VPN Client

11.4 Additional Security Information
 

11.4.1 Dealing With Viruses or Worms on Your VPN
 

11.4.3 Is there any danger of my VPN Client service being controlled remotely immediately after installing VPN Client before I have configured it?

11.5 Additional Information Regarding Communication Protocols
 

11.5.1 Usable Protocols Other than TCP/IP
 

11.5.2 Using NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, etc.
 

11.5.3 Sending Multicast Packets Within the VPN
 

11.5.4 Using IP Phone Protocols
 

11.5.5 Using NetMeeting or Other Video Conferencing Protocols
 

11.5.6 Using PacketiX VPN to Communicate on an Existing VPN Tunnel

11.6 Additional Compatibility Information
 

11.6.1 Coexistence With SoftEther 1.0
 

11.6.2 Relationship With Mitsubishi Materials Corporation's SoftEther CA
 

11.6.3 Compatibility With SoftEther 1.0 Protocols
 

11.6.4 Compatibility With Other VPN Products

11.7 Future Plans for PacketiX VPN
 

11.7.1 Localization Plans
 

11.7.3 About VPN Client for Windows CE
 

11.7.4 About VPN Client for Platforms Other than Windows or Linux
  
Chapter 12 PacketiX VPN Software Specification

12.1 PacketiX VPN Server 2.0 Specs
 

12.1.1 Supported Operating Systems (Recommended)
 

12.1.2 Supported Operating Systems (All)
 

12.1.3 Hardware Requirements
 

12.1.4 Software Specs
 

12.1.5 Program File Structure

12.2 PacketiX VPN Client 2.0 Specs
 

12.2.1 Supported Operating Systems (Recommended)
 

12.2.2 Supported Operating Systems (All)
 

12.2.3 Hardware Requirements
 

12.2.4 Software Specs
 

12.2.5 Program File Structure
 

12.2.6 List of Supported Smart Cards and Hardware Security Devices

12.3 PacketiX VPN Bridge 2.0 Specs
 

12.3.1 Supported Operating Systems (Recommended)
 

12.3.2 Supported Operating Systems (All)
 

12.3.3 Hardware Requirements
 

12.3.4 Software Specs
 

12.3.5 Program File Structure

12.4 PacketiX VPN Protocol Specification
 

12.4.1 Protocol Specs
 

12.4.2 Packets Sendable Over a VPN
 

12.4.3 How to Detect the PacketiX VPN Protocol

12.5 Error Codes
  
Chapter 13 Support

13.1 About Support
 

13.1.1 Support Bundled with Commercial Software Licenses

13.2 Technical Information and Updates From softether.com
 

13.2.1 Technical Information/Manual
 

13.2.2 Downloading the Latest Version Updates
  
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