Draytek VigorPro 5500 Series User Manual

VigorPro 5500 Series
Unified Security Firewall
User’s Guide
Version: 3.0
Date: 2007/05/02
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Draytek VigorPro 5500 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Draytek
Model	VigorPro 5500 Series
Category	Firewall
Language	English

Summary

VigorPro 5500 Series User's Guide

Preface

Hardware Installation Guide

Provides step-by-step instructions for physically connecting the router and its components.

Configuring Basic Settings

Changing Administrator Password

Guide on how to change the default administrator password for security.

Quick Start Wizard Configuration

Helps quickly deploy and configure the router for internet access.

PPPoE Internet Connection Setup

Explains PPPoE protocol and how to configure it for internet access.

PPTP Internet Connection Setup

Explains PPTP protocol and how to configure it for internet access.

Static IP Internet Connection Setup

Explains Static IP configuration for internet access.

DHCP Internet Connection Setup

Explains DHCP configuration for internet access.

Advanced Web Configuration

WAN (Wide Area Network) Configuration

Covers settings for Wide Area Network interfaces for internet access.

WAN General Setup

Configures general settings for WAN1 and WAN2 interfaces.

WAN Internet Access Modes

Allows setting different WAN access modes like PPPoE, Static IP, and PPTP.

Load Balance Policy Configuration

LAN (Local Area Network) Basics

Explains Local Area Network structure and NAT functionality.

LAN General Setup

Provides general network settings for the LAN interface.

Static Route Configuration

VLAN (Virtual LAN) Setup

IP to MAC Address Binding

Strengthens network control by binding IP addresses to MAC addresses.

NAT (Network Address Translation)

Explains NAT mechanism for mapping private IPs to a single public IP.

Port Redirection Configuration

Forwards external access requests to specific internal IP addresses/ports.

DMZ Host Configuration

Exposes a single internal host to the Internet for special applications.

Open Ports Setup

Allows opening a range of ports for specific applications.

Firewall Configuration

Manages firewall settings to protect the network.

Firewall Basics and Security

Explains the role of the firewall in protecting the network and basic security concepts.

Firewall Filter Setup

Configures filter rules to control network traffic based on various criteria.

DoS (Denial of Service) Defense

Protects against various DoS/DDoS attack types.

URL Content Filtering

Filters web access based on user-defined keywords in URLs.

Web Content Filtering

Categorizes and blocks websites based on content.

Anti-Intrusion Setup

Configures settings to prevent network intrusions.

Anti-Intrusion Basic Setup

Enables anti-intrusion service and sets detection levels.

Anti-Intrusion Advanced Setup

Adjusts detailed rule settings for various anti-intrusion types.

Anti-Virus Configuration

Configures anti-virus scanning profiles and actions.

Anti-Virus Profile Settings

Anti-Spam Configuration

Configures profiles for filtering unnecessary and spam mails.

Anti-Spam Profile Settings

Bandwidth Management Settings

Session Limit Configuration

Bandwidth Limit Configuration

Quality of Service (QoS) Settings

VPN and Remote Access Configuration

Configures Virtual Private Network and remote access settings.

VPN Remote Access Control

Enables or disables specific VPN services like PPTP, IPSec, L2TP.

PPP General Setup for VPN

IPSec General Setup

IPSec Peer Identity Configuration

Remote Dial-in User Management

LAN-to-LAN Connection Setup

Configures profiles for connecting LANs between different locations.

Dialing to Single or Dual ISPs

Wireless LAN Configuration

Configures wireless network settings.

Wireless LAN General Setup

Wireless Security Settings (WEP/WPA)

Configures encryption methods like WEP and WPA/PSK for wireless security.

Wireless Access Control (MAC Filter)

WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Setup

VLAN (Virtual LAN) Configuration

Wired VLAN Setup

Wireless VLAN Setup

System Maintenance

Administrator Password Setup

Allows setting a new password for router administration.

Configuration Backup and Restore

Management Settings (Access Control, Ports, SNMP)

Rebooting the Router

Firmware Upgrade Procedure

Guides on how to download and install router firmware updates.

Signature Upgrade for Security Features

Updates signatures for anti-virus and anti-intrusion features.

Diagnostics Tools

Ping Diagnosis Tool

Registration for the Router

Creating VigorPro Account Online

Creating VigorPro Account via Router

Registering Your VigorPro Router

Guides on registering the router after account activation.

Activating Security Services

Activates anti-virus, anti-intrusion, and anti-spam services.

Activating Anti-Virus and Anti-Intrusion

Activating Anti-Spam Service

Applying New License for Security Features

Backup and Upgrade Security Signatures

Enabling Security Features in Firewall

Application Examples

Setting Up LAN-to-LAN Connection

Remote Dial-in User Connection Setup

Router Firmware Upgrade Procedure

Step-by-step guide for upgrading router firmware.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Checking Hardware Status

Checking Computer Network Settings

Pinging the Router from Your Computer

Verifying ISP Settings

Resetting to Factory Default Settings

Restores router to default settings via software or hardware reset.