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Colubris Networks CN3200 User Manual

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CN3200
Administrator’s Guide
DRAFT
Note: Any references to CN3000 in this draft also apply to the CN3200.

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Colubris Networks CN3200 Specifications

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BrandColubris Networks
ModelCN3200
CategoryIP Access Controllers
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

Secure remote management

Using VPN client software for secure connections to a remote network operating center.

Chapter 2: Important concepts

Attaching to a wired LAN

How the CN3200 connects to a wired LAN and treats wired computers like wireless ones.

Chapter 3: Planning your installation

Chapter 4: Installation

Installing the CN3200

Instructions on mounting and configuring the CN3200 for network connection.

Chapter 5: The management tool

Starting the management tool

Step-by-step guide to access and log into the CN3200's web-based management interface.

Management tool security

Security features protecting the management tool, including administrator passwords and RADIUS authentication.

Chapter 6: WLAN configuration

Setting up the wireless LAN

Step-by-step process to configure wireless network parameters like SSID, security, and radio settings.

Wireless protection

Options for securing the wireless network using WPA or 802.1x authentication methods.

Chapter 8: Connecting to the Internet

Configuring the Internet connection

Steps to connect the CN3200 to the Internet using PPPoE, DHCP, or static IP addressing.

Firewall

Overview of the CN3200's customizable firewall for network protection.

Chapter 9: Activating the public access interface

Step 1: Setting up the CN3200 RADIUS client

Defining RADIUS client profiles to establish connections with RADIUS servers for authentication.

Step 2: Setting up CN3200 authentication

Configuring the CN3200 to authenticate itself to the RADIUS server for accessing configuration information.

Step 3: Setting up customer authentication

Configuring customer login authentication using a RADIUS server and defining authentication procedures.

Step 4: Setting up the RADIUS server

Essential steps for configuring accounts and profiles on a RADIUS server for the CN3200 and customers.

Step 5: Testing the public access interface

Procedures to verify the public access interface functionality by logging in with a wireless client.

Chapter 10: Secure remote connectivity

Secure remote connectivity using the PPTP client

Establishing secure connections to a remote network using PPTP client software for encrypted tunnels.

Secure remote connectivity using IPSec

Utilizing IPSec for secure communication, enabling data exchange between peers with encryption.

Configuration procedure (IPSec)

Steps to configure IPSec security associations, defining policies for peer communication.

Chapter 11: Centralized architecture

Chapter 12: Wireless bridging

Setting up a wireless link

Step-by-step guide to configure and enable wireless links between access points.

Chapter 13: SNMP interface

Configuring the SNMP interface

Steps to configure SNMP options for network management and monitoring of the CN3200.

Chapter 14: SSL certificates

Creating an SSL certificate

Methods for creating digital certificates, including obtaining registered, becoming CA, or self-signing.

Installing a new SSL certificate

Steps for installing a new SSL certificate on the CN3200 via its management tool.

Chapter 15: Customizing the public access interface

Customizing the internal pages

Detailed explanation of how to create and load new internal pages, including restrictions and placeholders.

Customizing the external pages

How to create and activate external pages using Colubris-AVPair value strings for customization.