Encrypted Ethernet Tunnel

ET Family Encrypted Ethernet Tunnel ET-6601 is a small, three ethernet port device Industrial temperature -20 to +70 C AC and DC power supply options 10/100BaseT ethernet ports Each port is independent Easy to setup and maintain Host unit supports up to 50 client ETs Supports USB cellular broadband modems Support for 900 MHz, 2.4, 4.9 and 5.8 GHz WiFi mini-PCI cards from Ubiquiti Supports dynamic DNS Set up unit as host or client device Extensive statistics logging and diagnostic tools Tunnels multicast and all ethernet protocols AES-128, AES-192, and AES-256 bit encryption Ethernet to ethernet Bridge/Tunnel supports 4,096 MAC addresses Remote PCs appear to be on the local network Bridges 802.1Q tagged V-LAN trunks Extensive filtering on MAC, IP, and Protocols	ET-6601 Front View ET-6601 Rear View
Features Description Specifications How To Order General Protocol Features Indicators Physical/Electrical Application Notes and Manual	Common Applications VLAN – Ideal for tunneling multiple VLAN segments through an external IP network Tunneling multicast voice and video through public and/or private networks Serving remote offices over tunneled networks to ease network administration, provide remote file and printer access Utilities – Gas and oil production, pipelines, electric generation, transmission and distribution Retail – Stores, kiosks, credit card machines --- especially those using wireless links Law Enforcement – Small remote offices Medical – AES encryption of the ET-6600 meets HIPAA requirement for securing data over open networks such as the Internet. The medical industry is mandated by HIPAA to meet HIPAA privacy and security requirements over open networks. Real Estate – Connecting to and updating the database of listed homes. Field sales personnel working out of the home, hotel rooms wired for high speed Internet access. Financial industry – Additional security on internal corporate links, branch offices, ATM machines, key personnel remote secure access. Remote office with more than one device, with the ET-6600 shared with switch or hub. Added security within a large corporate network Office to Home 2 nets at each end, bridged via the Internet Remote network monitoring via the Internet

DESCRIPTION

The ET-6601 encrypts data between private networks using the public Internet or any other TCP/IP network as the transport. The ET-6601 also supports USB cellular broadband modems and Ubiquiti mini-PCI Wifi cards. The ET series products operate in server-client pairs (or using multiple clients and servers in a system). The ET-6601 can be a server unit for other ET-6601s, ET-6600s or ET-3300s. The ET-6601 can also be a client device bridging it's local LAN to another ET-6601, ET-6604 or ET-6620 configured as a server. The ET-6601 supports up to 50 clients, the ET-6604 and ET-6620 support 100 or more remote ET client locationss.

The ET series uses AES encryption. AES is the US Government standard, selected using an open selection process, to replace DES and 3DES encryption.

The ET-6601 trusted port is ethernet 10/100BaseT. The WAN, or untrusted, data port is an ethernet port, internal Wifi, or USB cellular broadband. WAN port data can be sent encrypted or unencrypted. The serial port is used only for setup.

The ET series operates through firewalls with only one IP port of your choice opened. It bridges all ethernet protocols including IPX, IP, NetBEUI, VOIP, and other proprietary protocols as well as multi-cast. The ET series is straight-forward, easy to configure and maintain. The ET series has state-of-the-art AES encryption security without the configuration complexity of typical VPN equipment. One ET encrypts a location for 100s of PCs and other devices.

The server typically has a fixed IP address. Clients may have fixed IP addresses or obtain a dynamic address. Dynamic DNS is also supported for server locations that do not have a fixed address available. For larger host installations with 100's or 1000's of clients, Radius servers may be used for client authentication.

For encryption of serial RS-232 links not involving ethernet or IP, see our SE-6600 product line.

Due to the encryption employed in these products, ET series products are export controlled items and are regulated by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ET-6600, ET-6601, ET-6690, and ET-3300 are classified as mass market encryption devices and may not be exported or shipped for re-export to restricted countries in Country Group E:1. They are shippable to most other countries.

SPECIFICATIONS

General

• One asynchronous DE-9P RS-232 serial port for setup
• Three ethernet ports, 10/100 BaseT
• USB support for cellular broadband modems
• Support for 900 MHz, 2.4, 4.9 and 5.8 GHz WiFi mini-PCI cards from Ubiquiti
• Sustained greater than 10 Mbps with AES, greater with encryption disabled
• Supports up to 50 ET client devices
• Bridge/tunnel supports 4,096 MAC address table entries

Protocol Features

• AES 128, 192, and 256 bit encryption
• Dynamic DNS support
• Auto-Disconnect timers
• Automatic fail-over for critical links
• Web browser configuration and management from local trusted interface
• Default IP address: 192.168.0.1
• Initial setup via local serial terminal
• Supports 802.1Q VLAN
• Extensive filtering on MAC, IP, and Protocol
• Tunnels multicast packets

Performance:

• Sustained greater than 10 Mbps with AES, greater with encryption disabled

Indicators

• Front - Power, port activity, CF Disk (2)
  
• Rear – LAN connection (3), LAN activity (3)
  

Physical/Electrical

• Power requirements: 12 VDC, 500 ma.
• Wide range 12, 24, 48, and 125 VDC options are available
• Supplied with 120-240 VAC external power supply
• 8 ¼” x 6” x 1.3”
• Shipping weight five pound

Environmental

• Operational Temperature: -20 to +70 C
• Storage Temperature: -50 to +85 C
• Humidity: Non-condensing
• Power Supply Options may affect temperature specifications

APPLICATIONS

How it works

Download a copy of the manual.

Just The Facts, Please.

Read the encryptor FAQ for quick answers to questions others have asked. Just click here.

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Quick-start guide to the XT family products.

This application note guides the new XT user from opening the boxes to having a working encrypted tunnel between two XT units on a test bench. Step-by-step instructions make it quick and painless to learn the configuration process. Uses the XT-hEX as an example, but also covers other XT products.

Troubleshooting guide for the above Quick-start.

If it didn't go well and doesn't immediately work, this guide offers some troubleshooting hints. Most people won't need this, but it's here if you do.

What Do Those Tunnel Log Entries Mean?

When analyzing logs from DCB Tunnels (XT, UT, ET, and FT), there are often log entries that are surprising to the new user. We discuss those here.

Configuring the LAN3 on the XT-hEX, a Quick-start guide.

Most people won't need this, but if you want to use the third LAN port on the XT-hEX, this information will help you configure it.

All DCB ethenet encryptors operate similarly, with differences being in the protocols, capabilities, and authentication methods. Since the topology is comparable for all of them, we show application notes for all these products together.

DCB's Encryption Product Export Statement

Some of our encryption products are export controlled items and are regulated by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Some are classified as mass market encryption devices and may not be exported or shipped for re-export to restricted countries in Country Group E:1. They are exportable to most other countries. Read our Encryption Product Export Statement here for more specifics.

Using XT Tunnels with IP Radio Dispatch Systems.

Radio installers rely on DCB tunnel products to implement secure networks for mission critical applications. DCB Encryptors (XT, UT, and ET roducts) enable IP dispatching across multiple networks. They remove the multi-cast problem faced in many IP network installations so are frequently used along with Telex, Motorola, Kenwood, Harris, Zetron, AVTEC, and other two-way radio consoles. This document describes some of those techniques with examples we've seen at PSAPs and other dispatch centers.

Tunnel Product Security In Perspective.

Our encrypted tunnel appliances provides a LAN -to- LAN encrypted tunnel between locations. It employs a layer three (UDP/IP or TCP/IP) connection between two or more tunnel devices to create a secure, AES encrypted tunnel. For export purposes, the Some models are considered a Mass Market Encryption Device by the Department of State Bureau of Industrial Security and are export limited.

This product line meets HIPPA and most government standards for non-classified data transfer. However, it is not NIST FIPS 140-2 approved. For a FIPS 140 approved product, the (more expensive) FT line of encryption appliances is required. This note discusses the security implications of using our encrypted tunnels.

Redundancy Techniques Using DCB Tunnel Devices and Software.

Users have come to rely on DCB tunnel products to implement secure networks for mission critical applications in which downtime must be kept to a minimum. Thus it is not unusual for customers to ask questions about techniques that may be applied to make the tunnel network more robust. This document describes some of those techniques with examples.

Quick-start guide to the XT-3306.

This application note guides the new XT-3306 user from opening the boxes to having a working encrypted tunnel between two XT-3306 units on a test bench. Step-by-step instructions make it quick and painless to learn the configuration process. One difference between the XT and the UT/ET families is that the XT allows the selection of TCP and UDP protocols for the tunnel path.

Troubleshooting guide for the above Quick-start.

If it didn't go well and doesn't immediately work, this guide offers some troubleshooting hints. Most people won't need this, but it's here if you do.

Quick-start guide to the UT-3302.

This application note guides the new UT-3302 user from opening the boxes to having a working encrypted tunnel between two UT-3302 units on a test bench. Step-by-step instructions make it quick and painless to learn the configuration process.

Troubleshooting guide for the above UT-3302 Quick-start.

If it didn't go well and doesn't immediately work, this guide offers some troubleshooting hints. Most people won't need this, but it's here if you do.

Encrypted Bridge Installation Option

An application note describing an appliance-like installation that allows the Tunnel to be located anywhere on the local LAN. Known around DCB as the "Single-Port Installation".

Using the UT Encrypted Bridges and UT-SOFT with IP Multicast.

Discusses applying the UT products to transport VOIP multicast via non-multicast wide area networks. Examples showing IP voice dispatch radios for public service agencies. The UT supports multi-cast IP over normal uni-cast networks and allows a private multi-cast network to span multiple IP networks. The UT-SOFT software client allows any PC to be a securely connected node on a remote network

Motorola MIP 5000 VoIP Radio Console VPN Solution Guide

This Motorola produced MIP 5000 VoIP Radio Console VPN Solution Guide features a virtual private network (VPN) solution that has been tested with MIP 5000 VoIP Radio Console. The VPN solution uses a pair of encrypted Ethernet bridges to provide a secure Ethernet tunnel between the dispatch center and a remote MIP 5000 console. The secure Ethernet tunnel supports a remote console operator receiving audio from and transmitting audio to radio channels and other MIP 5000 consoles using AES encryption.

UT Tunnel Installation Note - "Living On a Wild Feed... Safely"

This short application note summarizes the options and requirements for directly connecting the untrusted interface of UT encrypted tunnels to the Internet. Yes, the UT tunnels may be safely living on the wild side of your firewalls and if properly configured appear to be a "black hole" to your adversaries!

Using the UT for Remote Management Applications Since the UT along with UT-Soft enables a remote workstation to have a virtual presence on a remote LAN segment, it's quite useful for network monitoring and analysis, similar to a RMON without the headaches. Download an application note that discusses using UT-Soft and our UT servers for remote LAN network montoring.

ET Encrypted Bridge Quick-Start Installation Guide

A cookbook style quick start guide to installing the ET Encrypted Bridges. Illustrates common usage examples with fill-in-the-blank instructions.

ET-3302/6600 Encrypted Bridge Applications

Some ways the ET products are being used to tunnel IP traffic in the real world.

Using the ET-6601 Encrypted Bridge with EVDO & Wifi

Discusses using the ET-6601 with high speed cellular modems and 802.11 Wifi wide area connections.

ET Encrypted Bridge Installation Option

An application note describing an appliance-like installation that allows the ET to be located anywhere on the local LAN. Known around DCB as the "Single-Port Installation".

Using the ET Encrypted Bridges with 801.Q VLANs

Discusses configuring the ET products to handle 801.Q VLAN traffic. The ET supports 801.Q VLAN tagged packets, and allows a VLAN to span multiple IP networks.

Using the ET Encrypted Bridges with IP Multicast.

Discusses applying the ET products to transport VOIP multicast via non-multicast wide area networks. Examples showing IP voice dispatch radios for public service agencies. The ET supports multi-cast IP over normal uni-cast networks and allows a private multi-cast network to span multiple IP networks.

Automating Dial-Up Router and Bridge PPP Connections

An application note that details one common method of automating the use of IP-6600 routers and ET-6600 bridges to dial multiple remote locations on a scheduled or automated basis.

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