BEFVP41-to-BEFVP41 - automatic recovery from change of dynamic IP ? 1

[dtnpsi]

I'm considering a pair of BEFVP41's. One end will have static IP, the other will have dynamic (and the ISP says it will change periodically).

I want to connect W2K DC's over this VPN, so I need to have some way of automatically (and quickly) recovering from a change in IP address.

Can the dynamic end automatically recontact the static end and get the tunnel re-established?

Linksys pre-sales tech support said it's possible, but so far they've not volunteered HOW.

BTW: the operative word in all this is AUTOMATIC recovery.

Thanks,

David Thom

 

[jm9475]

The way its SUPPOSED to work between a dynamic and static peer is - using basically the same config settings as usual, set the dynamic router's gateway to whatever static IP is at the distant end, and set the static router's gateway IP as ANY. It should then say (this router accepts requests from any gateway.) Also, to automatically reconnect after IP changes, go to the more tab on the dynamic Linksys and check the keepalive box. You can also set any phase 1 proposal you want on this page while you're at it. Shouldn't be necessary using two Linksys routers, though.

Patrick

 

[markku]

There was a problem with BEFVP41 dynamic WAN IP renewal. The new firmware which is supposed to solve this issue is available upon request:

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,4536704~root=equip,16~mode=flat

 

[banzai]

I've seached the net for the beta firmware that the previous link mentioned for befvp41 problems (1.40.3f) does anyone have a copy or know where it's located
Thanks

 

[markku]

Try here:

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,4544513~root=equip,16~mode=flat

 

[banzai]

Thanks for the link. That's what I needed, the new firmware is now on both routers.

Thanks again