Upcoming Webinar

DrayTek Network SecuritySolutions

Tune into our next YouTube Premiere webinar: DrayTek Network Security Solutions.

With the increasing number of Internet-related network security threats, Network administrators must stay one step ahead of cyber attackers. This presentation reviews what DrayTek offers to protect your router and data network and provides some tips to help improve network security.

Topics to be discussed include:

                              What is Network Security?

.                         Cyberattacks

                         Network Security

-          DrayTek Router Security Features

                         
Zero Trust Security Strategy

Stay tuned at the end for an extra five minutes, and we will be on hand to answer any questions.

Click here or this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HNiSY47vfA

Then click on “Notify me” to receive a reminder when this event is scheduled to start (the “Notify me” button will come up when you sign in on YouTube).

We hope to see you there!

 

Latest Podcast

We have used NotebookLM AI to generate a series of Podcasts covering various topics. These are entertaining ways to stay updated with the latest technical information from DrayTek, such as casually listening while commuting or doing something else. The content is based on our webinars, workshop training manuals, and knowledge-base articles.

Podcast16-Securing NAT Port Redirection with Port Knocking on DrayTek Routers

This podcast explains how to enhance the security of NAT port redirection using port knocking with Time-Based One-Time Passwords (TOTP). It details a method to temporarily open ports only for authorised users who know the correct port knock sequence, adding a layer of protection against malicious scans. The process involves configuring a port-knocking profile on a compatible DrayTek router and using a dedicated tool to initiate the port opening sequence. Once open, the ports remain accessible for a set time or until inactivity triggers a re-authentication. The document provides step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips for successful implementation. Security logs track successful port unlocking attempts.

It is based on the  knowledge-base article: https://www.draytek.com/support/knowledge-base/11621

The Podcasts can be accessed here from our knowledge base. Search for Podcast from the home page.

It is also available here on Spotify.

Latest Knowledge-Base Articles

Firewall

Secure the NAT PortRedirection connections by Port Knocking

This article describes how Port knocking can add an extra layer of protection from the Internet to servers on the local network. With Port Knocking, incoming ports are closed, and a knock sequence must be used to gain access to the server from the Internet.

Click here to read this article.

System

Protect Router's Management Interface by Port Knocking

This article describes how to use the Port Knocking feature to control access to the router management interface

Click here to read this article.

VPN

IKEv2 VPN with EAPAuthentication from Windows to Vigor2136 by using the self-signed certificate

This article describes setting up an IKEv2 VPN with EAP Authentication from Windows to a Vigor2136 router.

Click here to read this article.

 

Latest Software

VigorACS 3 v3.7.1

Improvements from version 3.7.0

·               -  Fixed: Issues regarding the rising CPU usage.

·               -  Fixed: An issue with failure to add the hotspot web portal profile.

·               -  Fixed: An issue with failure to load the CPE dashboard when the device was selected.

For a complete list of improvements in version 3.7.0 , refer to the release notes at https://fw.draytek.com.tw/ACS%203/Document/DrayTek_VigorACS%20V3.7.0_release-note.pdf

Supported Model and Version

For the full model support list, please refer to the Compatible Devices section in the URL:

https://www.draytek.com/products/vigoracs-3/

 

Existing customers wishing to upgrade to the latest release can contact us at support@draytek.com.au for download instructions.

If you wish to test the software, contact us at support@draytek.com.au for a 30-day trial.

Note:

·         If you are upgrading VigorACS 3 using OTA, it is recommended that you back up the database before upgrading.

·         We had reports that VigorACS 3 goes into a loop after entering the login password. This is due to the browser cache.  More details on how to resolve this in our knowledge base article:

How to fix the issue when the Console of VigorACS 3 goes back into a loop after typing the login password

Click here to read this article.

 

PortKnocking Tool V1.2

This utility is used with the Port Knocking feature in DrayTek routers

Click here to download.

 

Calendar Events from DrayTek HQ

DrayTek HQ often sends notifications of system updates or outages, security notifications, and firmware releases.

Click here for the latest news from DrayTek HQ

 

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