
EDS1100/2100 User Guide 103
12: VIP
VIP (Virtual IP) takes advantage of the Lantronix ManageLinx technology that solves the access-
through-firewall problem. ManageLinx utilizes existing network infrastructure to create a virtual
device network (VDN).
VDN provides direct access to only authorized equipment, behind firewalls, from anywhere via the
net. The VDN technology enables you to create dedicated TCP/IP connections between any two
devices, using easily deployed hardware appliances. There is no client software to install. No
changes are required to network software or applications at either end of the connection.
ManageLinx is a secure and totally transparent remote access solution. The VDN hardware
consists of a publicly accessible Device Services Manager (DSM) and individual Device Services
Controller (DSC) appliances in multiple locations. Together, these two components enable you to
set up and manage individual Virtual IP (VIP) addresses and routes.
The EDS1100/2100 with VIP enabled takes the place of a DSC and provides direct access to your
equipment.
The EDS1100/2100 supports both Accept and Connect Mode tunneling through VIPs. Configuring
an EDS1100/2100 to use VIP Access involves:
Obtaining a ManageLinx XML bootstrap file
Importing the ManageLinx XML bootstrap file
Enabling VIP access
Configuring your tunnels to use the VIPs
Once the EDS1100/2100 is configured and enabled to use VIPs, it will immediately attempt to
establish a conduit with the ManageLinx DSM. Once the conduit is up, tunneling via VIP Access is
ready to go.
This chapter contains the following sections:
Obtain a Bootstrap File
Import the Bootstrap File
Enable VIP
Configure Tunnels to Use VIP
VIP Statistics
VIP Configuration
Obtain a Bootstrap File
The ManageLinx XML bootstrap file is an XML file that contains the information required to contact
and authenticate to a DSM. This file must be generated and sent to you by the DSM administrator.
See the ManageLinx documentation for more details.
Import the Bootstrap File
To configure an EDS1100/2100 to use VIP Access, import the bootstrap file as you would any
XML Configuration Record (XCR). For instructions on importing XCRs, see Chapter 14: Advanced
Settings.
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