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4. Click Confirm to accept the change.
A dialog box pops up to prompt that the settings will take effect after a reboot.
5. Click OK to reboot the phone.
To configure IPv6 address assignment method via handset user interface:
1. Press OK to enter the main menu.
2. Select Settings->System Settings->Network.
3. Enter the system PIN (default: 0000), press the Done soft key.
4. Press or to select IPv6 or IPv4&IPv6 from the IP Mode field.
5. Press to select IPv6, and then press the OK soft key.
6. Press or to select Static from the IP Address Type field.
7. Enter the valid value in the IP Address, IPv6 Prefix, Default Gateway, Primary DNS and
Secondary DNS field respectively.
8. Press the Save soft key to accept the change.
The DECT IP phone reboots automatically to make settings effective after a period of time.
To configure static DNS when DHCP is used via handset user interface:
1. Press OK to enter the main menu.
2. Select Settings->System Settings->Network.
3. Enter the system PIN (default: 0000), press the Done soft key.
4. Press to select IPv6, and then press the OK soft key.
5. Press or to select Manual from the DNS Type field.
6. Enter the valid value in the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS field respectively.
7. Press the Save soft key to accept the change.
The DECT IP phone reboots automatically to make settings effective after a period of time.
VPN
VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a secured private network connection built on top of public
telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet. It has become more prevalent due to
benefits of scalability, reliability, convenience and security. VPN provides remote offices or
individual users with secure access to their organization's network.
VPN Technology
DECT IP phones support SSL VPN, which provides remote-access VPN capabilities through SSL.
OpenVPN is a full featured SSL VPN software solution that creates secure connections in
remote access facilities, designed to work with the
TUN/TAP
virtual network interface. TUN and
TAP are virtual network kernel devices. TAP simulates a link layer device and provides a virtual
point-to-point connection, while TUN simulates a network layer device and provides a virtual
network segment.