Linksys RV0041 manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . WIRED VPN Router 10/100/1000 4-P ort RV0041 User Guide[...]

10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Copyright and T rademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered tradema rk or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are tradem a[...]

10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Networking Basics 4 An Introduction to LANs 4 The Use of IP Addresses 4 Why do I need a VPN? 5 What is a VPN? 6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router 8 The Front Panel 8 The Back Panel 9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Router 10 Overv[...]

10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router System Management Tab - Factory Default 30 System Management Tab - Firmware Upgrade 30 System Management Tab - Restart 31 System Management Tab - Setting Backup 31 Port Management Ta b - Port Setup 32 Port Management Tab - Port Status 33 Firewall Tab - General 34 Firewall Tab - Access Rules 35 Firewall Tab - Content F[...]

10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Appendix J: Regulatory Information 90 Appendix K: Contact Information 91[...]

10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router List of Figures Figure 2-1: VPN Router-to-VPN Router VPN 7 Figure 2-2: Computer-to-VPN Router VPN 7 Figure 3-1: Front Panel 8 Figure 3-2: Back Panel 9 Figure 4-1: Example of a Typical Network 10 Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address 15 Figure 5-2: Login Screen 15 Figure 5-3: System Summary 15 Figure 5-4: Site Map 16 Figur[...]

10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Figure 5-24: System Management Tab - DNS Name Lookup 29 Figure 5-25: System Management Tab - Ping 29 Figure 5-26: System Management Tab - Factory Default 30 Figure 5-27: Are You Sure 30 Figure 5-28: System Management Tab - Firmware Upgrade 30 Figure 5-29: System Management Tab - Restart 31 Figure 5-30: System Manageme[...]

10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Figure 5-54: Basic Setup Wizard - Host and Domain Name 55 Figure 5-55: Basic Setup Wizard - Selecting WAN Connection Types 56 Figure 5-56: Basic Setup Wizard - Save Settings 56 Figure 5-57: Access Rule Wizard - What is Access Rules 57 Figure 5-58: Access Rule Wizard - Select the Action 57 Figure 5-59: Access Rule Wiza[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router . The Linksys 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router is an advanced Internet-sharing network solution for your small business needs. Like any router , it lets multiple computers in your office share [...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router What’ s in this Gu ide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router . • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the 10/100/1000 4- Port VPN Router and this User Guide . • Chapter 2: Networking Basics This ch[...]

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router • Appendix H: Specifications This appendix provides the Router’s technical specifications. • Appendix I: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Router’s w arranty information. • Appendix J: Regulator y Information This appendix supplies the Router?[...]

4 Chapter 2: Networking Basics An Introduction to LANs 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Chapter 2: Networking Basics An Introduction to LANs A Router is a network device that connects two networks together . The Router connects your local area network (LAN), or the group of PCs in your home or office , to the Internet. The Router processes and regula[...]

5 Chapter 2: Networking Basics Why do I need a VPN? 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router A DHCP server can either be a designated PC on the network or another network device , such as the Router . By default, the Router’s Internet Connection T ype is Obt ain an IP a utomatically (DHCP). The PC or network device obtaining an IP address is called the DHC[...]

6 Chapter 2: Networking Basics What is a VPN? 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router A hacker can use this information to spoof (or fake) a MAC address allowed on the network. With this spoofed MAC address, the hacker can also intercept information meant for another user . 2) Data Sniffing Data “sniffing” is a method used by hackers to obtain network d[...]

7 Chapter 2: Networking Basics What is a VPN? 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router •VPN Router to VPN Router •Computer (using VPN client software that supports IPSec) to VPN Router The VPN Router creates a “tunnel” or channel between two endpoints, so that data transmissions betwe en them are secure . A computer with VPN client software that supp[...]

8 Chapter 3: Getting to Kn ow the Router The Front Panel 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router The Front P anel The Router’s LEDs, ports, and Reset button are located on the front panel of the Router . Po r t s 1-4 (Giga bit) These four Gigabit ( 10/100/1000) ports c onnect to network devices, such as PCs, print ser[...]

9 Chapter 3: Getting to Kn ow the Router The Back Panel 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router 1-4 (Gigabit) Green. The Gi gabit LEDs ser ve two purposes. If an LED is continuously lit, the Router is connected to a device through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3, or 4). If the LED is flashing, the Router is actively s ending or receiving data over that port[...]

10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Rou ter Overview 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Overview T o set up your network, you will do the following: • Connect the Router to one of you r PCs according to the instructions in this chapter . • If necessar y , configure your PCs to obtain an IP address autom atically from the R[...]

11 Chapter 4: Connecting the Rou ter Connection Instructions 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Connection Instructions 1. Before you begin, make sure that all of your hardware is power ed off , includin g the Router , PCs, hubs, switches, and cable or DSL modem. 2. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the front [...]

12 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Overview 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Router Overview The Router comes with a Web-based Utility that allows for e asy set up and configuration. This chapter will explain all of the functions in this Utility . (Y ou can access the web-based utility by a[...]

13 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Overview 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router • MAC Clone . Some ISPs require that you register a MAC address. From this screen, you can “clone” your network adapter's MAC address onto the Router . This prev ents you from having to call your ISP to change the registered MAC address to the R[...]

14 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Overview 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Firewall T ab • General. From this screen, you can configure the Ro uter’s broadest settings for denying or allowing specific users from accessing the Internet. • Access Rules. Access Rules determine how and when network traffic will be allowed acces[...]

15 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er How to Access the Web-based Utility 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router How to Access the W eb-based Utility T o access the Router ’ s Web-based Utility , launch Inter net Explor er or Netscape Navigator , and enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1 , in the Address field. Then, pr ess[...]

16 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er System Summary Tab 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Port Statistics Y ou can check the status of any of the Router’ s ports simply by clicking the port number on the port diagram. If the port is disabled, it will be red; if enabled, it will be black. If it is conn ected, it will be green. This w[...]

17 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er System Summary Tab 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router VPN Setting Status VPN Summary : This hyperlink will take you to the Summar y page of the VPN T ab . T unnel(s) Used : This displays the amoun t of VPN T unn els used. T unnel( s) Available : This displays the amount of VPN T unnels available . C[...]

18 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Setup Tab - Netw ork 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Setup T ab - Network The Setup screen contains all of the Router’ s basic setup functions. These functions can be se t from this screen but normally don’t need to be adjuste d, as the Router has been designed to be used in most network sett[...]

19 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Setup Tab - Netw ork 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Static IP If you have to specify the W AN IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway Address, and DNS Server , select Static IP . All of this information ca n be obtained from your ISP . PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) (most DSL use[...]

20 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Setup Tab - Passwo rd 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Setup T ab - P asswor d The Router's default User Name and Password is admin . For greater network security , you should change the Router's password from this default. If you leave the password field blank, all users on your network[...]

21 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Setup Tab - DMZ Ho st 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Setup T ab - DMZ Host The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Host feature opens the firewall for one of your network’ s users so they can access the Internet to use a special-purpo se service such as Inter net gaming or video conferencing. This user ,[...]

22 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Setup Tab - Forwarding 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Port Range Forwar ding 1. Select the Service from the pull-down menu, shown in Figure 5-15. 2. If the Service you need is not listed in the m enu, please click the Service Manage ment button to add the new Ser vice Name , and enter the Protoc[...]

23 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Setup Tab - UPnP Page 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Setup T ab - UPnP P age UPnP forwarding can be used to set up public services on your network. Windows XP can modify those entries via UPnP when UPnP function is enabled. UPnP Function: Enable this function by selecting Ye s . The default sett[...]

24 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Setup Tab - MAC Clone 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Setup T ab - MAC Clone Some ISPs require that you register a MAC address. The M AC Clone feature “clones” your network adapter's MAC address onto the Router , and prevents you from having to call your ISP to change the r egistered MAC[...]

25 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Setup Tab - Advanced R outing 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Setup T ab - Advanced Routing Dynamic Routing The Router's dynamic routing feature can be used to automatically adjust to physical changes in the network's layout. The Router uses the dynamic RIP protocol, which is a networki[...]

26 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Setup Tab - Advanced R outing 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Static Routing Y ou will need to configure Static Routing if there are multiple routers connected to your network. The static routing function determines the path data follows over yo ur network. Static routing allows differ ent IP dom[...]

27 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er DHCP Tab - Setup 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router DHCP T ab - Setup Setup The Router can be used as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Config uration Protocol) ser ver on your network. A DHCP ser ver assigns available IP addresses to each computer on your network automatically . If you choose to enable the DHCP[...]

28 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er DHCP Tab - Status 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router DHCP T ab - Status The DHCP Server Status reports the IP of the DHCP Ser v er , the number of Dyna mic IP Addresses and Static IP Addresses Used, DHCP Addresses Av ailable and T ota l Addresses within the Range set. The Client T able shows the inf[...]

29 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er System Management Tab - Diagnostic 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router System Management T ab - Diagnostic The Router has two built-in tools that will help with troubleshooting network problems. DNS Name Lookup The Domain Name Ser vice (DNS) allows to look up websites by entering an easily remembered[...]

30 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er System Management Tab - Factory Default 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router System Management T ab - Factory Default The Factory Default button can be used to clear a ll of your conf iguration infor mation and restore the Ro uter to its factory default settings. Only use this feature if you wish to d[...]

31 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er System Management Tab - Restart 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router System Management T ab - Restart When restarting the Router , you should use this Restart tool. Restarting with this button will send out a log file before the box is reset. Select the Active Firmware Version or Backup Fi rmwar e Ver[...]

32 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Port Management Tab - Port Setup 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router P ort Management T ab - P ort Setup From this screen, you can configure the connection status for the WAN port, suc h as Priority , Speed, Duplex and Auto Negotiation, as well as Priority and VLAN Group for LAN ports. The Speed and [...]

33 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Port Management Tab - Port Status 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Auto Nego tiation : If enabled, th e W AN port will be set as auto negotiated, which will automatically manage speed and throughput. Auto-negotiation is not suppo rted with the SFP interface. The speed will be always 100Mbps, and u[...]

34 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Firewall Tab - General 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Firewall T ab - General From the Firewall T ab , you can configure the Router to de ny or allow users from accessing the Inter net or even network servers. Y ou can set up different packet filters for different users within your network based[...]

35 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Firewall Tab - Access Rules 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Firewall T ab - Access Rules Network Access Rules evaluate the network traffic's Source IP address, Destination IP address, and IP protocol type to decide if the IP traffic is allowed to pass through the firewall. Use extreme cautio[...]

36 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Firewall Tab - Access Rules 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Tim e : This displays the hours (in militar y time) during which the Rules apply . Day : This displays the day(s) on which the Rule applies. Edit : Clicking the Edit button will open the Add a New Access Rule scr een, where you can edit [...]

37 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Firewall Tab - Content Filter 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Editing an Access Rule T o Edit an Access Ru le , click the Edit button on the A ccess Rule screen. The Edit screen looks very much like the screen for adding a new Access Rule. Enter your changes and click the Save Settings button to [...]

38 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Summary 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router VPN T ab - Summary Summary The VPN Summary displays summ ary infor mation about the VPN (Virtual Private Network), along with the T un nel Status and GroupVPN Status. Summary : It shows the number of T unnel(s) Used and T unnel(s) Available . The [...]

39 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Summary 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router T unnel T est: Click the Connect button to verify the tunnel status. The test result will be updated in Status. If the tunnel is connected, a Disconnect button will be available so you can disconnect the VPN connection. Config.: This includes opti[...]

40 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Gateway to Gate way 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router VPN T ab - Gateway to Gateway This screen allows you to create VPN tunnels between VPN routers. Y ou can reach this page by clicking the Gateway to Gateway tab . Tu n n e l N o . : This shows the number assigned to this tunnel, from 1~[...]

41 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Gateway to Gate way 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Dynamic IP + E-mail Addr .(USER FQDN) Authentication: This setting uses a dynamic IP address, which is constantly changing. In addition, the tunnel is confirmed through use of an email address. Only one ema il address can be used for o[...]

42 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Gateway to Gate way 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router IP + E-mail Addr . (USER FQDN) Authentication: This s election affords a greater amount of security because each side of the tunnel must use the same IP Address as well as the same email. Only one email address can be used for one tunn[...]

43 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Gateway to Gate way 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router processed. The hexadecimal values is acceptable , and the valid range is 100~ffffffff . Each tunnel must have a unique Inbound SPI and Outbound SP I. No two tunnels share the same SPI. The Incoming SPI here mu st match the Outgoing SPI[...]

44 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Gateway to Gate way 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Phase 1 Authentication : There are two methods of authentication, MD5 and SHA. The Authe ntication method determines a method to authen ticate the ESP packets. Both sides must use the same Authentication method. MD5 is a one-way hashin[...]

45 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Gateway to Gate way 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Advanced For most users, the settings on the VPN page should be satisfactory . This device provides an advanced IPSec setting page for some special users such as reviewers. Click the Advanced button to link you to that page . Advanced [...]

46 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Client to Gat eway 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router VPN T ab - Client to Gateway With T unnel Enabled This screen allows you to create VPN tunnels from remote PCs (with Linksys VPN Client Software) to VPN routers. Y ou can reach this page by clicking the Client to Gate way tab or from th[...]

47 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Client to Gat eway 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router name can be used for one tunnel and may not be ap plied to another tunnel.These settings must match the Remote Group Setup on the other end of the tunnel. If you know the static IP address of remote VPN device, select IP address from dr[...]

48 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Client to Gat eway 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router the Internet. RV0041 will get th e IP address of remote VP N device by DNS Re solved, and IP address of remote VPN device will be displayed on VPN Status of Summar y page. IP + Domain Name (FQDN) Authentication: f you know the static IP[...]

49 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Client to Gat eway 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Domain Name (FQDN) (Full y Qualified Dom ain Name) : Enter the Domain Name of the Remote Client. When the Remote Client requests to create a tunnel with the Router , the Router will act as a responder . The Domain Name must match the lo[...]

50 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Client to Gat eway 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Encryption Key : This field specifies a key used to encryp t and decrypt IP traffic , and the Encr yption Key is generated yourself . Th e hexadecimal value is acceptable in this field. Both sides must use the same Encr yption Key . If [...]

51 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Client to Gat eway 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Phase 2 DH Group : There are thr ee g roups of different prime key lengths. Group1 is 768 bits, Group2 is 1,024 bits and Group 5 is 1,536 bits. If network speed is prefe rred, select Group 1. If network security is preferred, select Gro[...]

52 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - VPN Pass Through 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Compress (Support IP Payload compression Protocol (IP Comp) The Router supports IP Payload Compression Protocol. IP Payload Compression is a protocol to reduce the size of IP datagrams. If Compress is enabled, the Router w ill propose com[...]

53 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Log Tab - Sy stem Log 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Log T ab - System Log The System Log screen allows to configure the Router’ s log, keeping track of the Router’s performance . Syslog Enable Syslog : Check ing this box enables the Logging feature , called Syslog. Syslog Server : In additi[...]

54 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Log Tab - System St atistics 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router General Log Y ou can receive alert logs for any of these events when you check its box on the screen: System Erro r Messages, Deny Policies, Allow Policies, Content Filtering, Data Inspection, Authorized Login, Configuration Changes. Vi[...]

55 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Wizard Tab 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Wizard T ab Use this tab to access the Router’ s two Setup Wizards: the Basic Setup Wizard and the Access Rule Setup Wizard. They will help you to set up the Router to access the Internet and set up a Firewall security polic y , or Access Rule. Basic S[...]

56 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Wizard Tab 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router 4. Y ou will now need to set up the connection types for the WAN ports. These W AN Connectio n T ypes were shown in Figures 5-6 through 5-11, and can be referred back to for help. If you chose Obtain an IP automatically , select Use DNS Server provided b[...]

57 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Wizard Tab 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Access Rule Setup Y ou can access this Setup Wizard through the Wizard tab (shown in Figure 5-54) or by clicking the Wizard button on the Add New Access Rule screen. 1. From the Wizard tab , click the Launch Now button to run the Access Rule Wizar d to h[...]

58 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Wizard Tab 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router 4. Next select the service from the drop-down menu that will be allowed or denied from th e Service menu. Click Next to continue . Click Pr evious if you want to return to the previous screen. Click Exit if you want to exit the wizar d. 5. From the next [...]

59 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Wizard Tab 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router 6. Next, choose the destination, either Any , Si ngle , or Range , from the drop-d own menu. Click Next to continue . Click Previous if you w ant to return to the previous screen. Click Exit if you w ant to exit the wizard. 7. From the next screen, selec[...]

60 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Support Tab 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Support T ab On Line Manual Click the On Line Manual button, and it will link to the Sup port page of the Linksys website . Click the Downloads button from the T echnical Support menu, then select the RV0041 from the d rop-down menu, select your operati[...]

61 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Appendix A: T roubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router . Read the descriptions below to help solve your problems. If you can't find an an swer here , check the Links[...]

62 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router For Windows 2000: A. Click Star t , Settings , and Control Panel . Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connecti ons . B . Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Etherne t adapter you are using, and select the Properties option. C. I[...]

63 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router 2. I want to test my Internet connection. A. Check your TCP/IP settings. For Windows 98 and Millennium: Refer to Windows Help for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings. For Windows 2000: 1. Click Start , Settings , [...]

64 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router • For Windows 2000 and XP , click Start and Run . In the Open field, type cmd . Press the Enter key or click the OK button. C. In the command prompt, type ping 192.168.1 .1 and press the Enter key . • If you get a reply , the computer is communicatin g[...]

65 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router 4. I am not able to access the Router’ s Web-based Utility Setup page. A. Refer to “Problem #2, I want to test my Internet c onnection” to verify that your computer is properly connected to the Router . B . Refer to “ Appendix B: Finding the MAC Ad[...]

66 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router documentation provided with the server yo u installed. Follow these steps to set up port forwarding through the Router’s W eb-ba sed Utility . We will be setting up web , ftp, and mail servers. A. Access the Router’ s Web-based Utility by going to http[...]

67 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router example , if you have a web server , you would enter the range 80 to 80. Click the Add to List button. Then click the Sav e Setting button. Click the Exit button. C. Enter the IP Address of the server tha t you want the Internet users to access. For exampl[...]

68 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router 9. I forgot my pa ssword, or the passwo rd prompt always appears when saving settings to the Router . Reset the Router to factor y defaults by pressing the Reset button for ten seconds and then releasing it. If you are still getting prompted for a password[...]

69 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router A. Go to the Linksys website at http://www .linksys.com and download the la test firmware , or use the Web-based Utility to be automatically redirected to the download webpage . Go to System Management - Firmware Upgrade , and click the Firmware Download f[...]

70 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router F . Y ou may see the login status display as Connecting. Press the F5 key to refr esh the screen, until you see the login status display as Connected. If the connection is lost again, follow steps E and F to re-establish connection. 15. I can't access[...]

71 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router 17. When I enter a URL or IP address, I get a time-o ut error or am prompted to retry . • Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that y our workstation’ s IP settings are correct (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway , and DNS). Rest art the compu[...]

72 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Does the Router support any operating system othe r than Windows 98, Millennium, 2000, or XP? Y es, but Linksys does not, at this time, pro vide technical support for setup, configurati on or troubleshooting of any non-Windows operating systems. Does the Route[...]

73 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router If all else fails in the installa tion, what can I do? Reset the Router by holding down the Reset button for t en seconds. Reset your cable or DSL modem by powering the unit off and then on. Obtain and flash the latest fir mware release that is readily av aila[...]

74 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router How many ports can be simultan eously forwarded? Theoretically , the Router can establish 4,000 sessions at the same time, but you can only forwar d 30 ranges of ports. Does the Router replace a modem? Is there a cable or DSL modem in the Ro uter? No, this ver[...]

75 Appendix B: Findi ng the MAC Ad dress an d IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter Windows 98 or Me Instructions 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Appendix B: Finding the MA C Address and IP Address for Y our Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC address clonin[...]

76 Appendix B: Findi ng the MAC Ad dress an d IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter For the Router’s Web-based Utility 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen; it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter . This appears as a series of numbers and letters. The MAC address/Physical Addres[...]

77 Appendix C: Physical Setup of the Router Setting up the Router 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Appendix C: Physical Setup of the Router This section describes the physical setup of the Router , including the installation of the mounting brackets. Setting up the Router Y ou can set the Router on a desktop, install it in a r ack with attached brack[...]

78 Appendix C: Physical Setup of the Router Setting up the Router 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Line up the bracket holes with the holes in the Router a nd attach with the screws, using four on each side of the Router . After the brackets are attac hed to the Router by screws, you can rac k-mount it. Attach the Router to the rack with two screws o[...]

79 Appendix C: Physical Setup of the Router Setting up the Router 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router W all-Mounting the Router The Router has two holes on the bottom for wall-mounting. The horizontal distant between the two holes is 3.701 in (94mm). Install two screws or nails into the wall, 3. 701 in (94 mm) apart. After the nails are secured on the w[...]

80 Appendix C: Physical Setup of the Router Setting up the Router 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Figure C-4: Wall-Mounting Hardware[...]

81 Appendix D: Battery Replacement Replacing a Lithium Battery 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Appendix D: Batter y Replacement This section instructs the user on batter y replacement. Replacing a Lithium Battery The Router has a lithium battery , number CR2032, on its main circuit board. This battery has an operating life of about 1~2 years. When t[...]

82 Appendix E: Upgrading Firmw are 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Appendix E: Upgrading Firmware Y ou can use the Router’s W e b-based Utility to upgrade the firmware; however , if you do so, you may lose the settings you have configured on the Router . T o upgrade the Route r’ s firmware , follow these instructions: 1. Download the Router’ s[...]

83 Appendix F: Wind ow s Help 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Appendix F: Windows Help All Linksys networking products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier . These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix[...]

84 Appendix G: Glossary 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Appendix G: Glossar y Adapter - A device that adds ne twork functionality to your PC. Bandwidth - Th e transmission capacity of a given device or network. Bit - A binar y digit. Boot - T o start a device and cause it to start executing instructions. Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet conne[...]

85 Appendix G: Glossary 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Encryption - Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized people . Ethernet - A network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Firewall - Security measures that protect the re sources of a local network from intruders. Firmw[...]

86 Appendix G: Glossary 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router NA T (Network Address T ranslation) - NA T technology translat es IP addresses of a local area n etwork to a different IP address for the Internet. Network - A series of computers or devices connect ed for the purpose of data sharing, storage , and/o r transmission between users. Node - A netwo[...]

87 Appendix G: Glossary 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Switch - 1. Device that is the central point o f connection for computers and other devices in a network, so data can be shared at full transmission speeds. 2. A dev ice for making, breaking, or c hanging the connections in an electrical circuit. TCP/IP (T ransmission Control Protocol/Inter net[...]

88 Appendix H: Specifications 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Appendix H: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Ports 4 10/100/100 Gigabit Ports, 1 10/100 RJ-45 Internet Port, 1 SFP Port Button Reset Cabling T ype Ethernet Categor y 5 LEDs System, Internet, SFP , Diag, 1-4 UPnP able/cert Y es Security Features SPI Firewall, DES a nd 3DES Encry[...]

89 Appendix I: Warranty Informati on 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Appendix I: W arranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser (“Y ou”) that, for a period o f one year , (the “Warranty Period”) Y ou r Linksys product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under nor mal use . Y our ex[...]

90 Appendix J: Regulato ry Information 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Appendix J: Regulator y Information FCC ST A TEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specification s for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a[...]

91 Appendix K: Contact Inf ormation 10/100/1000 4-P ort VPN Router Appendix K: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you w ant t[...]