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Crossport Systems
PivioTM Network Security System
Crossport Systems, Inc.
www.crossport.com
User’s Guide
Rev 1.7g
(April 16, 2001)
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Copyright Notice
© 2001 Crossport Systems, Inc. Bellevue WA
All rights reserved.
“Crossport Systems Pivio Network Security System User’s Guide”
Notice
Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this manual is prohibited without written permis-
sion of Crossport Systems, Inc.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Pivio, Pivio Firewall, Pivio Plus Firewall,and Crossport are trademarks of Crossport Systems, Inc.
All other trademarks and trade names belong to their respective holders.
Revision 1.7g published April 16, 2001
Acknowledgements
The following people contributed to the creation, design, programming, testing, and documenta-
tion of Pivio Network Security System.
Rob Arnold Tom Arnold Steve Coretti
Edgar Faulkner Chad Fischer Ron Heinrichs
Case Kuehn Aaron Logue John Mohr
Nikos Mouat Bill Patterson Jess Roberts
Divina Segui Jeanne Shreuder Howard Smith
Kevin Steil Jeff Sterling Zeta Wagner
Jeff Bienstadt Brian Fisher Robert Gidley
Ed Gregory Caleb Reed Paul Schnackenberg
Dick Shorter Graham Stinson
About Crossport Systems
Crossport Systems, Inc., is dedicated to resolving the next generation of Internet
security risks for small businesses with high-speed Internet access. Crossport is the
creator of PivioTM, a network security system that integrates software, hardware
and monitored services to protect businesses from hackers, viruses and service
disruptions.
Crossport Systems, Inc.
10940 NE 33rd Place, Suite 101
Bellevue, WA 98004
Ph: 425-576-8382
Fax: 425-576-9953
www.crossport.com
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction......................................................................................7
Pivio System features and benefits ................................................................... 9
Technical Support............................................................................................. 10
Chapter 2
Getting Started ..............................................................................11
Installing the Pivio Firewall................................................................................ 12
Installing the Pivio Plus Firewall ........................................................................ 16
Chapter 3
Dynamic IP configuration .............................................................21
What is a “dynamic” IP address?.................................................................... 22
Configuring the Pivio Firewall .......................................................................... 23
Configuration complete .................................................................................. 25
Set up your password ....................................................................................... 26
Registering your Pivio Firewall .......................................................................... 28
Testing your configuration................................................................................ 32
Chapter 4
Static IP configuration ...................................................................33
Record your current settings............................................................................ 34
Configuring your computer ............................................................................. 35
Windows 95/98/ME configuration.......................................................................... 35
Windows NT configuration ...................................................................................... 40
Windows 2000 configuration................................................................................... 43
Macintosh configuration ......................................................................................... 46
Linux configuration ................................................................................................... 49
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Configuring the Pivio Firewall .......................................................................... 51
Configuration complete .................................................................................. 53
Set up your password ....................................................................................... 54
Registering your Pivio Firewall .......................................................................... 56
Testing your configuration................................................................................ 60
Chapter 5
PPP over Ethernet...........................................................................61
Getting your computer ready for the Pivio Firewall ...................................... 62
Configuring your computer ............................................................................. 63
Windows 95/98/Me configuration ......................................................................... 63
Windows NT configuration ...................................................................................... 65
Windows 2000 configuration................................................................................... 67
Macintosh configuration ......................................................................................... 70
Configuring the Pivio Firewall .......................................................................... 72
Configuration complete .................................................................................. 74
Set up your password ....................................................................................... 75
Registering your Pivio Firewall .......................................................................... 77
Testing your configuration................................................................................ 81
Chapter 6
Pivio System Services ....................................................................83
Signing up for services...................................................................................... 84
About the services ............................................................................................ 86
Flash update...................................................................................................... 87
Services Available............................................................................................. 88
Other service options ....................................................................................... 92
Chapter 7
Special Installations.......................................................................95
Multiple computers........................................................................................... 96
DHCP server already exists on network .......................................................... 97
Installing the Pivio Firewall inside a corporate firewall.................................. 99
Chapter 8
Virtual Private Networks ..............................................................101
Creating a VPN Connection ......................................................................... 102
Modifying a VPN Connection ....................................................................... 104
Starting and Stopping a VPN Connection................................................... 105
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Chapter 9
System Administration.................................................................107
Changing your account name and password ........................................... 108
Pivio Firewall summary.................................................................................... 109
Reset button .................................................................................................... 110
Statistics available .......................................................................................... 111
When using software firewalls........................................................................ 112
Chapter 10
Advanced Settings......................................................................113
What the Online light means ......................................................................... 114
Connectivity settings for the Internet............................................................ 115
Connectivity settings for your LAN ................................................................ 117
Using SNMP ...................................................................................................... 119
Firewall settings................................................................................................ 120
Port forwarding................................................................................................ 122
Special IP Addresses....................................................................................... 124
Glossary ...........................................................................................127
Index.................................................................................................131
FCC Notice ...................................................................................................... 133
UL Listing........................................................................................................... 133
Software acknowledgements ....................................................................... 133
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Pivio Network Security System. Based on a
powerful network computer, the Pivio Firewall incorporates firewall, virtual
private networking (VPN), and management services. The Pivio System is
secure, cost effective, and an easy-to-use solution for your Internet security
needs.
The Pivio Network Security System is the complete Internet security solution.
Chapter 1
Introduction
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An alarming number of hacker attacks occur everyday, and anyone with an
unprotected broadband Internet connection is susceptible to these attacks.
The Pivio System prevents many of the most common types of attacks. With the
Pivio System, you control what information passes to and from your computer.
IT managers can safely and easily extend corporate systems, applications, and
information over high-speed Internet connections to employees, contractors,
and partners in remote office locations.
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Pivio System features and benefits
Features
Hacker Protection
Powerful firewall protection halts hackers at the door with a highly
sensitive intrusion system.
Virus Protection
The best protection against viruses is up-to-date virus definitions. The
Pivio System automatically updates the definitions on every PC with no
action required by employees.
24/7 Security Response
The Pivio System provides around-the-clock surveillance designed to
quickly identify and terminate unauthorized attempts to access your
network. When the Pivio System senses a possible high-risk situation
developing, you’ll receive an Instant Alert.
Virtual Private Networking
Because the Pivio Firewall can create encrypted two-way private data
transmissions, you can send sensitive information to remote locations,
without compromising security.
Management Reporting
The Pivio System includes detailed and monthly summary reports.
Reports are presented in a simple, intelligible format that keeps business
owners informed of all Internet-related activities.
Benefits
Make the Internet work effectively for you.
The Internet can transform your business by reducing costs, enhancing
productivity, and extending your market reach. With the Pivio System,
you can also connect your office networks without undue risk, block
undesirable Internet sites, and monitor your Internet connections and
web site availability.
Enjoy ease of use.
Do you have limited technical knowledge or resources? No problem. The
Pivio System is surprisingly easy to install and activate.
Enjoy significant savings.
You’ll pay only a fraction of the cost of an in-house security expert. And
you won’t have to invest in expensive technology.
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Technical Support
Phone: 425-576-8382
Fax: 425-576-9953
URL: http://www.crossport.com
Email: support@crossport.com
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