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XPort Pro™ User Guide 133
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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). The 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 XPort Pro, with VIP enabled, takes the place of a DSC and provides direct
access to your equipment.
Tunneling with VIP Access
The XPort Pro supports both Accept and Connect Mode tunneling through VIPs.
Configuring an XPort Pro 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 XPort Pro 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.
Obtaining 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.