Configure L2TP terminator profile for iSeries A

You want to configure the remote connections to remote workstations. You need to set up iSeries™ A to accept inbound connections from these clients. To configure a L2TP terminator profile for iSeries A, complete the following steps:

  1. In iSeries Navigator, expand iSeries A > Network > Remote Access Services.
  2. Right-click Receiver Connection Profiles to set the iSeries A as a server that allows incoming connections from remote users , and select New Profile.
  3. New Point-to-Point Connection Profile Setup
    • Protocol type: PPP
    • Connection type: L2TP (virtual line)
      Note: The Operating mode field should automatically display Terminator (network server).
    • Line service type: Single line
  4. Click OK. This will launch the New Point-to-Point Profile Properties page.
  5. On the New Point-to-Point Profile Properties page, enter MYCOL2TP in the Name field. Click OK.
  6. On the Connection tab, select 192.168.1.2 for the Local tunnel endpoint IP address.
    Important: IP addresses used in this scenario are meant for example purposes only. They do not reflect an IP addressing scheme and should not be used in any actual configuration. Use your own IP addresses when completing these tasks.
  7. Select MYCOL2TP as the Virtual line name. Click OK. This will launch the New L2TP Properties page.
  8. On the Authentication page, enter iseriesa as the host name. Click OK. This will return you to the Connection page.
  9. On the Connection page, select the following options, enter 25 as the Maximum number of connections.
  10. On the Authentication tab, select Require this iSeries server to verify the identity of the remote system.
  11. Select Authenticate locally with validation list.
  12. Enter QL2TP in Validation list name field, enter QL2TP and click New.
  13. In the Validation list page, select Add.
  14. Add user names and passwords for each of your remote employees. Click OK.
  15. On the Password confirmation page, re-enter the password for each remote employees. Click OK.
  16. On the TCP/IP Setting page, select 10.1.1.1 for Local IP address.
  17. In the IP address assignment method field, select Address pool.
  18. In the Starting IP address field, enter 10.1.1.100 and 49 for the Number of addresses.
  19. Select Allow remote system to access other networks (IP forwarding). Click OK.