Lancom 1711+ VPN Manual

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LANCOM 821+ – LANCOM 1711+ VPN – LANCOM 1721+ VPN Chapter 8: Security settings63EN8 Security settingsYour LANCOM features numerous security functions. This chapter provides youwith all of the information you need to optimally protect your device. You can carry out the configuration of security settings very quicklyand conveniently with the Security Wizards in LANconfig andWEBconfig.8.1 Security settings WizardAccess to the configuration of a device allows access to more than just criticalinformation (e.g. Internet password). Far more critical is that settings forsecurity functions (e.g.the firewall) can be altered. Unauthorized access is notjust a risk for the device itself, but for the entire network.Your LANCOM offers password-protected access to its configuration. This isactivated during the initial basic configuration simply by entering a password.If the wrong password is entered a certain number of times, the device auto-matically blocks access to the configuration for a fixed period. You can modifythe critical number of attempts and also the duration of the lock. By default,the device locks for five minutes after five incorrect entries of the password.Along with these basic settings, you can use the Security settings Wizard tocheck the settings of your wireless network (if so equipped).8.1.1 LANconfig Wizard Mark your LANCOM in the selection window. From the command line,select Extras Setup Wizard. In the selection menu, select the Setup Wizard, Check security settingsand confirm the selection with Next.