Linksys WRV200 manual

v USER GUIDE BUSINESS SERIES W ireless-G VPN Router with R angeBo oster Model: WRV200[...]

ii About This Guide Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may see various icons that call attention to specific items. Below is a description of these icons: NO TE: This check mark indicates that there is a not e of interest and is something that y ou should pay special [...]

i T able of Contents Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless N etwork 2 Network T opology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ne[...]

ii T able of Contents Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster VPN > VPN P assthrough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 VPN > IPSec VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 VPN > VPN Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

iii T able of Contents Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Step 4: Assign New IPSec P olicy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Step 5: Crea te a T unnel Thr ough the W eb-Based U tility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Appendix E: Gatew ay-t o - Gatew ay VPN T unnel 49 Over view . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

1 Introduc tion Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for choosing the Wir eless-G VPN Router with R angeBooster . The WRV200 is a VPN rout er with a Wir eless-G access point for small offices and home offices. The 10/100 Ethernet W AN interface connects directly to your br oadband DSL or Cable modem. [...]

2 Netw orking and Sec urity Basics Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Planning Y our W ireless Netw ork Netw ork T opology A wireless local area network ( WLAN) is exactly like a regular local ar ea network (LAN), ex cept that each c omputer in the WLAN uses a wireless device t o connect to the network. Computers in a WLA[...]

3 Planning Y our Virtual Privat e Netw ork ( VPN) Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Planning Y our V ir tual Priv ate N etwork ( VPN) Why do I need a VPN? Computer network ing pr ovides a flexibility not available when using an archaic, paper-based system. W ith this flexibility , however , comes an increased risk in sec[...]

4 Planning Y our Virtual Privat e Netw ork ( VPN) Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Chapter 3 The VPN Router creat es a “tunnel ” or channel between two endpoints, so that data transmissions bet ween them ar e secure. A comput er with the Linksys VPN client soft ware can be one of the two endpoints (ref er to “ Appendix B: Using Linksy[...]

5 Produc t Over view Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Pr oduc t O verview Front P anel The Router ’ s LEDs are located on the front panel of the Router . Fr ont Panel POWER (Green) The P ower LED lights up when the Router is power ed on. DMZ (Green) T he DMZ LED lights up when the Router has an av ailable DMZ port. I [...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 6 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Chapter 5: C onfiguring the W ir eless- G VPN Router Over view Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first- time installation of the Router . If you do not wish t o run the Setup Wizar d on the Setup CD -ROM, then follo w the steps in this chapter and us[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 7 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Diagnostics. U se this screen t o check the connection between the Router and a PC. F actory Default. If you want to restore the Router ’ s factor y defaults, then use this screen. F irmware Upgrade . Click this tab if you want to upgrade the Router ’ s firm[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 8 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster available features will differ depending on what k ind of connection type you select. T he connection types are: Automatic C onfiguration - DHCP Static IP PPP oE PPTP L2TP Automatic C onfiguration - DHCP By default, the Router ’ s Configuration Type is set to [...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 9 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster User Name and Passw ord Enter the User Name and P assword pro vided by your ISP . Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time Y ou can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle T ime), and then a[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 10 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster assigns an IP address to each PC on your net work. Unless you already have one, it is highly recommended that you leave the Router enabled as a DHCP server . Local DHCP Ser ver DHCP is already enabled by fac tory default. If y ou already have a DHCP server on y[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 11 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster DDNS If your DDNS ser vice is pr ovided by D ynDNS.org, then select DynDNS.org in the drop- down menu. I f your DDNS service is provided by TZO , then select TZ O.c om. The featur es available on the DDNS screen will var y, depending on which DDNS ser vice prov[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 12 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Setup > Advanced Routing Setup > Advanced Routing The Setup > Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure the dynamic and static r outing settings. Operation Mode Selec t Gateway or Router from the drop-down menu. If this Router is hosting your net[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 13 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Wireless The Wir eless tab is used to configure the Router ’ s wireless network settings. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for wireless network ing are configured on this screen. Wireless > Basic W ireless Settings Wir eless Network[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 14 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Wireless Security - WP A Personal When you have finished making changes to the screen, click Sav e Settings to sa ve the changes , or click C ancel Changes to undo your changes. F or help information, click More . WP A2 P ersonal WP A2 gives you the encr yption[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 15 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encr yption keys. When you have finished making changes to the screen, click Sav e Settings to sa ve the changes , or click C ancel Changes to undo your changes. F or help information, cl[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 16 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster using 64-bit WEP encr yption, the key must be exactly 10 hexadecimal characters in length. I f you are using 128-bit WEP encr yption, the key must be exac tly 26 hexadecimal characters in length. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “ A ”[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 17 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Wireless > A dvanced W ireless Settings Wireless > A dvanced Wireless Settings This tab is used to set up the Router ’ s advanced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an advanced user as incorrect settings can reduce wireless pe[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 18 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster This tab is used for Wireless Distribution System ( WDS). WDS will ONL Y work with SSID1. M ake sure that the channel and secur ity settings are the same for all WDS enabled devices. WDS allows a wir eless signal to be repeated by a repeater . This mode allows [...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 19 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster The Port F orwarding screen sets up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e -mail ser vers, or other specialized I nternet applications. (Specialized Internet applications are any applica tions that use Internet access to perform fu[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 20 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Fire wall > Access Restriction The Access Restriction screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic during specific days and times . Fir ewall > Access Restriction Internet A ccess Policy A ccess can be managed by a poli[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 21 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster VPN > VPN Client Access User Name Enter a name for the VPN clien t. Passw ord Enter a password f or the VPN client. Re -enter to confirm Enter the password again to confirm it. Allow user t o change password? If y ou want to let the user change his or her pa[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 22 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster PPTP Pass Through Point-to-P oint T unneling Protoc ol (PPTP) allows the Point-t o-Point P rotocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. PPTP P assthrough is enabled by default. T o disable it, select Disabled . L2TP Pass Through Layer 2 T unneling Pr oto[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 23 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster the VPN will terminate at the Router , instead of the PC; or A ny , to allow any comput er to access the tunnel. The screen will change depending on the selected option. The options are described below . Subnet Enter the IP Address and Mask of the remote VPN ro[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 24 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster DPD will issue DPD packets (ISAKMP format) to quer y a remote peer , and wait for a reply to recognize that it is still alive . Ther e are 3 auxiliar y options: Detection Delay(s), Detection Timeout(s), and DPD Action for DPD . Detection Delay(s) Y ou can indic[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 25 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Detail Each T unnel has a Detail button. This butt on will become available when a T unnel Status rev eals a “ C” , “ T ” , “ Any ” , and “ NA T - T ” . When y ou press the Detail button, a “ VPN Advanced T unnel I nformation ” screen appear[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 26 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster according to its priority value. If you selec t H igh for the specific por t, the packets received fr om this por t would be put into High Priority Queue. Flow Control When this f eature is enabled, the wired LAN ports will exchange control packets with the con[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 27 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster SNMP SNMP , Simple Net work M anagement Protocol , is a network prot ocol that provides network administrators with the abilit y to monitor the status of the R outer and receiv e notification of any critical events as they occur on the network. T o enable SNMP [...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 28 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Administration > Diagnostics The Administration > Diagnostics screen allows you to check the connections of your network components. Administration > Diagnostics Ping T est IP or URL A ddress Enter the IP or URL address of the network device whose conn[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 29 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster NO TE: The Router will lose all of the settings you have customized. Before you upgrade its firmware , write down all of your custom settings. After you upgrade its firm ware, y ou will have to re- enter all of your configura tion settings. Before upgrading the[...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 30 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Status > Local Network The Status > Loc al Network screen displays inf ormation about the local network. Status > Local Network Local Network Local MA C Address The MAC A ddress of the Router’ s LAN (local area network) interface is displayed here . [...]

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless- G Router 31 Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Status > System P erformance System P erformance Internet/W ireless Statistics for the network traffic on the Internet connection and wireless connectivity are shown in five separate columns. Connection The status of the connection is shown here. Pack ets Re[...]

32 T roubleshooting Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix A 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 answer here, check the Linksy s website at www.linksy[...]

33 T roubleshooting Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix A Click the Network and In ternet C onnections icon and then the Network C onnections icon. Right-click the Local Area Connection associated with your Ethernet adapter , and click Properties . In the This connection uses the following items box, selec t Internet Protoc ol (TCP/IP[...]

34 T roubleshooting Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix A number used in the VPN IP address), the Router will have difficulties routing information to the right location. If you change the Router’ s IP address to 192.168.2.1, that should solve the problem. Change the Router’ s IP address through the Setup tab of the Web-based Util[...]

35 T roubleshooting Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix A the Router will send the data to whichever PC or network device you set for DMZ hosting.) F ollow these steps to set DMZ hosting: Access the Router ’ s W eb-based Utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router . Go to the F irewall -> P ort Forwardi[...]

36 T roubleshooting Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix A DSL users, it is str ongly recommended t o use M TU 1492. If you are ha ving difficulties, per form the follo wing steps: T o connect to the Router , go to the web browser , and enter http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router . Enter the password, if asked (the default[...]

37 T roubleshooting Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix A in one network cannot se e the computers in the remote network from Windo ws Explorer . The WR V200 does not suppor t NetBIOS Broadcast over a Gateway-to-Gateway IPSec VPN tunnel. T o acc ess the computers or shared drives on the remote network, users are advised to use the IP [...]

38 T roubleshooting Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix A setting is disabled in the browser . Check our website at www.linksys .com for more inf ormation. If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? Reset the Router by holding down the Reset button for ten seconds. Reset your cable or DSL modem b y powering the unit off and[...]

39 Wireless Sec urity C hecklist Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix B Appendix B: W ir eless Securit y Checklist Wir eless net works are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed I nternet access ar e adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless net working operates by sending information over radio waves , it can b[...]

40 Using Linksy s Q uickVPN for Windo ws 2000, XP , or Vista Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix C Appendix C: U sing Linksys QuickVPN f or W indo w s 2000, XP , or V ista Over view This appendix explains how to install and use the Linksys QuickVPN software that can be downloaded from www. linksys.com. QuickVPN works with computers ru[...]

41 Using Linksy s Q uickVPN for Windo ws 2000, XP , or Vista Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix C Using the Linksys QuickVPN Soft ware Double -click the Linksys QuickVPN sof tware icon on your desktop or in the syst em tray . QuickVPN Desktop Icon QuickVPN T ray Icon— No Connection The QuickVPN Login scr een will appear . In the Pr[...]

42 Using Linksy s Q uickVPN for Windo ws 2000, XP , or Vista Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix C Distributing Cer tific ates t o QuickVPN Users The following explains how to export a certificate from the WRV200 for distribution to QuickVPN users, as well as how to install the certificate on the QuickVPN users’ PCs . Generate the C[...]

43 Configuring IPSec with a Windows 2000 or XP Computer Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix D Appendix D: C onfiguring IPSec with a W indo ws 2000 or XP C omputer Introduction This appendix explains how to establish a secure IPSec tunnel using preshared keys to join a pr ivate network inside the Router and a W indows 2000 or XP comput[...]

44 Configuring IPSec with a Windows 2000 or XP Computer Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix D Make sure the IP Filt er List tab is selected. Click Add . IP Filt er List T ab The IP Filter List screen should appear . Enter an appropriate name, such as win->Router , for the filter list, and de -selec t the Use Add Wizard check box. T[...]

45 Configuring IPSec with a Windows 2000 or XP Computer Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix D Filt ers Properties If you want to enter a description for your filter , click the Description tab and enter the description there . Click OK or Close and the New Rule Proper ties screen appears with the IP F ilter List tab selected. The scre[...]

46 Configuring IPSec with a Windows 2000 or XP Computer Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix D Preshar ed Key This new Preshar ed key will be displayed . Click the Apply butt on to continue, if it appears on y our screen; other wise, proc eed to the next step. New Preshar ed Key Select the T unnel Setting tab, and click The tunnel endp[...]

47 Configuring IPSec with a Windows 2000 or XP Computer Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix D Filt er Action T ab Click the Authentication Methods tab, and verify that the authentication method Kerber os is selec ted. Then, click Edit . Authentication Methods T ab Change the authentication method to Use this string to protect the key [...]

48 Configuring IPSec with a Windows 2000 or XP Computer Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix D Step 4: Assign New IPSec Policy In the IP Securit y Policies on Local Machine window , right- click the polic y named t o_Router , and click Assign . A green arro w appears in the folder icon. Local Computer Step 5: Create a T unnel T hrough [...]

49 Gate wa y-to - G ate wa y VPN T unnel Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix E Appendix E: Gatew ay -to- G ate wa y VPN T unnel Over view This appendix explains ho w to configure an IPSec VPN tunnel between t wo VPN Routers by example. T wo computers are used t o test the liveliness of the tunnel. Before Y ou Begin The follo wing is a[...]

50 Gate wa y-to - G ate wa y VPN T unnel Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix E Click Save Settings and proceed to the nex t sec tion, “C onfiguration of the RV082. ” Configuration of the RV082 F ollow similar instructions for the RV082. Launch the web browser for a net worked computer , designated PC 2. Access the web -based utili[...]

51 Gate wa y-to - G ate wa y VPN T unnel Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix E Configuration when the R emote Gatew a y Uses a Dynamic IP Address This example assumes the Remote Gateway is using a dynamic IP address. If the Remote Gateway uses a static IP address, ref er to “Configur ation when the Remote Gateway Uses a Sta tic IP .[...]

52 Gate wa y-to - G ate wa y VPN T unnel Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix E F or the L ocal Security Group T ype, selec t Subnet . Ent er the RV082’ s local net work settings in the IP Addr ess and Subnet Mask fields. RV082 VPN Settings F or the Remote Securit y Gateway Type , select IP address . Enter the WR V200’ s W AN IP ad[...]

53 Gate wa y-to - G ate wa y VPN T unnel Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix E F or the Remote Secure Group Type , select Subnet . Enter the R V082’ s local network settings in the IP Address and Mask f ields . F or the Remote Secure Gatewa y Type , select FQDN . Enter the RV082’ s domain name in the field provided. In the Key Man[...]

54 Glossar y Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix F Appendix F : Glossar y This glossar y c ontains some basic network ing terms y ou may come across when using this pr oduct. WEB: F or additional terms, please visit the glossary at w w w .linksys .com/glossary Ac cess P oint A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other d[...]

55 Glossar y Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix F IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) A VPN protocol used to implement secure ex change of packets at the IP layer . ISP (Internet Service Provider) A compan y that pr ovides access to the Internet. LAN The computers and network ing products that make up your local network. MA C (Media A[...]

56 Glossar y Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix F URL (Uniform Resource Locator) The address of a file located on the Internet. VPN (Virtual Privat e Network) A securit y measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet. W AN ( Wide Area Network) Networks that cover a large geographical area. WEP[...]

57 Specific ations Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix G Appendix G: Specifications Specications Model WRV200 Standards IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, 802.1x (Security Authentication), 802.11i-Ready (Security WPA2), 802.11e-Ready (Wireless QoS) Ports One Power port (12V 1A), Four 10/100 RJ-45 LAN ports, One 10/100[...]

58 Specific ations Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix G Routing Static and RIP v1, v2 Environmental Dimensions 6.69" x 1.65" x 7.62” W x H x D (170 x 42 x 193.5 mm) Unit Weight 0.78 lb (0.355 kg) Power 12V 1A Certication FCC Class B, CE, IC Operating Temp. 32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC) Storage Temp. -4 to 158ºF (-20 to 70[...]

59 Appendix H Warranty Inf ormation Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster ser vice offerings. This limited warranty shall not apply to such third par t y sof tware or ser vice offerings. This limited warranty does not guarantee any continued availability of a third par ty ’ s ser vice for which this product ’ s use or operation may r equire.[...]

60 Appendix H Warranty Inf ormation Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster original purchase when returning your product. Products receiv ed without a RMA number and dated pr oof of original purchase will be rejec ted. Do not include any other items with the product you are r eturning to Linksys. Defective product cov ered by this limited warrant[...]

61 Regula tor y Information Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix I Appendix I: Regulat or y I nforma tion FCC Sta tement This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjec t to the following t wo conditions: (1) This device ma y not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter ference rece[...]

62 Regula tor y Information Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix I Avis d’Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme aux normes NMB-003 et RSS210 du Canada. L ’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : il ne doit pas produire de br ouillage et il doit accepter tout br[...]

63 Regula tor y Information Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix I User Inf ormation for C onsumer Produc ts Cov ered b y EU Direc tive 2002/96/EC on W aste Electric and Elec tronic Equipment ( WEEE) This documen t contains impor tant information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers[...]

64 Regula tor y Information Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix I Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informa tsioon Euroopa Liidus asuva tele klientidele Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol , keelatud kõr valdada koos sorteerimata olmejäätmetega. See sü[...]

65 Regula tor y Information Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix I Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, skir ta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams Europos dir ektyva 2002/96/EC numato , kad įrangos, kuri ir kurios pakuotė yra pažymėta šiuo simboliu (įvesk ite simbolį), negalima šalinti kar tu su nerūšiuotomis komu[...]

66 Regula tor y Information Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix I Português (P ortuguese) - Informação ambiental para clientes da União Eur opeia A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento que exibe este símbolo no produt o e/ou na sua embalagem não seja eliminado junto com os resíduos municipais não separados. O [...]

67 Contac t Informa tion Wir eless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Appendix J Appendix J: C ontact Information Linksys C ontact Information W ebsite http://www.linksys .com Support Site http://www.linksys .com/support FTP Site ftp.linksys .com Advice Line 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Support 800-326-7114 RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) http://www .[...]