Building Cisco Remote Access Networks

ForewordChapter 1: Introduction to BCRAN and Cisco Remote Access Solutions Introduction WAN Connection Requirements WAN Topology and Specifications Connection Types WAN Encapsulation Protocols SDLC HDLC SLIP PPP X.25 Frame Relay ATM Selecting Cisco Access Servers and Routers 700 Series 800 Series 900 Series 1000 Series 1400 Series 1600 Series 1700 Series 2500 Series 2600 Series 3000 VPN Concentrators 3600 Series AS5000 Series 7100, 7200, and 7500 Series Considerations Before Installing a Remote Access Network Network Planning and Design Remote Access Network Implementation Considerations Change Control Procedures Backout Plans Minimizing Network Interruption Coordination of Resources Verifying and Troubleshooting Network Installation Summary FAQsChapter 2: Configuring Asynchronous Remote Access Connections Introduction Modem Overview Digital Modems Modem Signaling and Cabling Cisco Console and AUX Port Cabling Modem Modulation Standards Error Control and Data Compression Methods Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ) Microcom Networking Protocol (MNP) Link Access Procedure for Modems (LAPM) Data Compression Protocols Configuring an Asynchronous Connection Router Configuration Chat Scripts Providing Asynchronous Dial-in Terminal Services The Autocommand Feature Menus EXEC Callback Summary FAQsChapter 3: Using PPP to Provide Remote Network Access Introduction PPP Overview PPP Features LCP NCP PPP vs. SLIP and ARAP Relevant RFCs Configuring PPP Autoselect PPP Addressing Methods PPP Link Control Options Authentication Failures Multichassis Multilink PPP Verifying and Troubleshooting PPP PPP and Cisco Access Servers PPP and ISDN Connections between Cisco Routers Providing Remote Access Services for Microsoft Windows Clients Microsoft Specific PPP Options Windows 95 Clients Windows 98 Clients Windows NT4 Clients Windows 2000 Clients Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Connections Summary FAQsChapter 4: Utilizing Virtual Private Network (VPN) Technology for Remote Access Connectivity Introduction VPN Technology ISAKMP & IKE IPSec DES, Triple Pass DES & 3DES VPN Operation Cisco VPN Terminology Site-to-Site VPN An Intranet Solution Configuring ISAKMP/IKE Configuring IPSec An Extranet Solution Remote Access VPN Configuring IPSec on the Network Access Server Service Provider Solution Verifying and Debugging VPN Operation Advantages and Disadvantages of VPN Cisco's VPN Solutions FW Solution (HW Accelerator) 3000 Series Product Line Traditional Router with FW Feature Set Policy Manager 2.