Just because it is documented doesn't mean it works. You should know that. : )
I actually purchased the WGT624 which also clearly says in its documentation http://kbserver.netgear.com/datasheets/WGT624v2_Datasheet_13Feb2004.pdf that it supports multi-VPN pass-through. It does not work. I have been going back and forth with their tech support and not making much progress. Here is their latest response: 1/8/2008 7:41:00 PM Agent ID: 1434 Case ID: 6359721 Dear Pete, My name is Charles and I am following up on your support case. Thank you for writing back. After reviewing the information that you provided, I think I have a better understanding of your issue. We apologize to inform you that this Netgear router cannot be configured for a multi-VPN passthrough. Kindly get back to us if you need further assistance. Again, thanks for choosing NETGEAR and we appreciate your continued patience. Regards, Charles NETGEAR Support Peter Morrissey. ________________________________ From: Frank Bulk [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 2:16 PM To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Multiple VPN Connections through home router Lee: This is a real issue that we have had with certain DSL modems. What you're describing is sometimes VPN Passthrough". Netgear is one of the few that clearly documents this: http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n101222.asp Regards, Frank From: Lee H Badman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 3:16 PM To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] Multiple VPN Connections through home router Not your typical WLAN question... We use L2TP/IPSec VPN for remote access into campus for home users, travelers, vendors, etc. Other than secure remote access, we also like to tout this as a way to secure home wireless network sessions for those who don't otherwise turn on their security options. Here's the problem: we have a growing number of cases where multiple (usually 2, like spouses or roommates) users attempt to VPN through the consumer class SOHO routers (wired and/or wireless). When more than one session is attempted, either the first is the only one that works, or the first gets bumped. We have done some research on units that promise multiple session pass-through (like DLink's WGT624, for example) but are not having luck. So- wondering if others have the same problem with remote users and multiple VPN sessions through the SOHO boxes, and if you have found a model or two that are friendly to multiple sessions (without fixing IP addresses and doing port forwarding/triggering). Thanks much- Lee Lee H. Badman Wireless/Network Engineer Information Technology and Services Syracuse University 315 443-3003 ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
