Linksys WRVS4400N manuel d'utilisation

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Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Copyright and T rademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names [...]

Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Networking and Security Basics 4 An Introduction to LANs 4 The Use of IP Addresses 5 The Intrusion Prevent ion System (IPS) 7 Chapter 3: Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN) 9 Why do I need a VPN? 9 What is a[...]

Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Common Problems and Solutions 85 Frequently Asked Questions 95 Appendix B: Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software for Windows 2000 or XP 99 Overview 99 Before You Begin 99 Installing the Linksys QuickVPN Software 100 Using the Linksys Qu ickVPN Software 101 Appendix C: Configuring a Gateway-to-Gateway IPSec [...]

Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN List of Figures Figure 2-1: Example network 5 Figure 2-2: IPS Scenarios 7 Figure 3-1: VPN Router to VPN Router 11 Figure 3-2: Computer to VPN Router 11 Figure 4-1: Front Panel 12 Figure 4-2: Back Panel 14 Figure 4-3: Stackable Position and its Antenna Setup 15 Figure 4-4: Standalone Position and its Anten[...]

Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Figure 6-11: Setup - LAN 32 Figure 6-12: Setup - DMZ 34 Figure 6-13: Setup - MAC Address Clone 34 Figure 6-14: Setup - Advanced Routing 35 Figure 6-15: Setup - Advanced Routing (Routing Table) 36 Figure 6-16: Setup - Time 37 Figure 6-17: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings 38 Figure 6-18: Wireless - Wirele[...]

Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Figure 6-41: VPN - IPsec VPN 58 Figure 6-42: VPN Tunnel Summary 58 Figure 6-43: View VPN Tunnel Log 60 Figure 6-44: IPsec VPN Advanced Settings 61 Figure 6-45: VPN - VPN Client Accounts 63 Figure 6-46: VPN - VPN Passthrough 64 Figure 6-47: QoS - Application Based 65 Figure 6-48: Port-based 66 Figure 6-49:[...]

Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Figure 6-71: LAN ARP Table 81 Figure 6-72: Status - Wireless LAN 82 Figure 6-73: Status - System Performance 83 Figure 6-74: Status - VPN Clients 84 Figure 6-75: Status - IPsec VPN 84 Figure B-1: VPN Client Accounts Screen 99 Figure B-2: QuickVPN Desktop Icon 101 Figure B-3: QuickVPN Tray Icon - No Connec[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Chapter 1: Introduction We lc om e Thank you for choosing the Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN. The Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN is an advanced Internet-sharing network solution for your small business needs. The Router features a built-in 4-Por[...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN What’ s in this Gu ide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN applications and this U[...]

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN • Appendix F: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router . • Appendix G: Warr anty Infor mation This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router . • Appendix H: Regulator y Information This append[...]

4 Chapter 2: Networking and Sec urity Basics An Introduction to LANs Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Chapter 2: Networking and Securit y Basics An Introduction to LANs A Router is a network device th at connects multiple networks together and forward traffic based on IP destination of each packet. The Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router [...]

5 Chapter 2: Networking and Sec urity Basics The Use of IP Addresses Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Figure 2-1: Example network The Use of IP Addresses IP stands for Internet Protocol. Ever y device in an IP-bas ed network, including PCs, print servers, and routers, requires an IP address to identify its location, or addre ss, on the n[...]

6 Chapter 2: Networking and Sec urity Basics The Use of IP Addresses Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN A static IP address is a fixed IP a ddr ess that you assig n manually to a PC or other device on the network. Since a static IP address remains valid until you disable it, static IP addressing ensures that the device assigned it will alw[...]

7 Chapter 2: Networking and Sec urity Basics The Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN The Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Figure 2-2: IPS Scenarios IPS is an advanced technology to protect your netw ork from malicious attacks. IPS works together with your SPI Firewall, IP Based Access List (IP ACL), Networ[...]

8 Chapter 2: Networking and Sec urity Basics The Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN The P2P (peer to peer) and IM (instant messaging) contr ol allows the system administrator to prevent network users from using those protocols to communicate with people over the Internet. This helps the administrators to s[...]

9 Chapter 3: Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN) Why do I need a VPN? Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Chapter 3: Planning Y our Vir tual Private Network (VPN) Why do I need a VPN? Computer networking provides a flexibility not available when using an archaic , paper -based system. With this flexibility , however , comes an incre[...]

10 Chapter 3: Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN) What is a VPN? Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN data to a new destination. Even though the data is not received by its intended recipient, it appears that way to the person sending the data. These are only a few of the methods hackers use and they are always developing more . With[...]

11 Chapter 3: Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN) What is a VPN? Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN to create a VPN tunnel using IPsec (refer to “ Appe ndix C: Configuring IPsec between a Windows 2000 or XP PC and the Router”). Other versions of Microsoft operating systems require additional, third-party VPN client software app[...]

12 Chapter 4: Getting to Kn ow the Router The Front Panel Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Router The Front P anel The Router’ s LEDs are located on the front p anel of the Router . LEDs POWER Green. The POWER LED lights up when the Router is powered on. The LED flashes when the Router runs a diagnostic t[...]

13 Chapter 4: Getting to Kn ow the Router The Front Panel Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN DIAG Red. The DIAG LED lights up when the system is not ready . The LED light goes off when the system is ready . The Diag LED blinks during F irmware upgrades. IPS Green/Red. The IPS LED lights up when the IPS function is enabled. The LED light is[...]

14 Chapter 4: Getting to Kn ow the Router The Back Panels Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN The Back P anels The Router’ s ports and Reset button ar e located on the back panel of the Router . Reset Button The Reset button can be used in one of two ways: If the Router is having problems connecting to the Inter net, press the Reset butto[...]

15 Chapter 4: Getting to Kn ow the Router Antennas and Positions Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Antennas and P ositions The Access Point can be placed in three different positions. It can be either stac kable, standalone , or wall-mount. Antenna The Access Point has three non-detachable 2dBi omni-directional antennas. The three antenna[...]

16 Chapter 5: Connecting the Rou ter Overview Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Chapter 5: Connecting the Router Overview T o set up your network, you will do the following: • Connect the Router to one of your PCs according to the instructions in this chapter . • By default, Windows 98, 2000, Millennium, and XP computers are set to ob[...]

17 Chapter 5: Connecting the Rou ter Connection Instructions Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Connection Instructions 1. Before you begin, make sure that all of your hardware is power ed off, including 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[...]

18 Chapter 5: Connecting the Rou ter Placement Options Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Placement Options There are three ways to place the Wireless-N Router . The first wa y is to place it horizontally on a surface , so it sits on its four rubber feet. The second way is to stand the Wir eless Router vertically on a surface . The third w[...]

19 Chapter 5: Connecting the Rou ter Placement Options Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN W all-Mount Option Y ou will need two suitable screws (See Figure 5-7) to mount the Router . Ma ke sur e the screw size can fit into the criss-cross wall-mount slots. 1. On the Wireless Router’s bac k panel are two criss-cross wall-mount slots. 2. D[...]

20 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Overview Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Chapter 6: Setting Up and Configuring the Router Overview The Wireless Router has been designed to be functional right out of the box with the default settings. However , if you'd like to change these settings, the Wireless Router can be c[...]

21 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router How to Access the Web-based Utility Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN How to Access the W eb-based Utility There are two w ays to connect to your W ir eless Router for the first time. 1. Connect your PC to one of the four LAN ports on the Router . (Refer to "Chapter 5: Connecting t[...]

22 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router How to Navigate the Utility Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN • MAC Address Clone . Some ISPs require that you register a MA C address. This feature clones your network adapter's MAC address onto the Router , which prevents you from having to call your ISP to change the registere[...]

23 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router How to Navigate the Utility Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN • Port Range T riggering . Use this screen to set up triggered ranges and forwarded ranges to allow special Internet applications to pass th rough this NA T Rou ter . • Service . Use this scr een to define customized IP a[...]

24 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router How to Navigate the Utility Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN • Firmware Upgrade . Use this screen to upgrade the Rou ter’ s firmware . IPS Y ou will use this tab for advanced configuration on built -in Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) inside the Router . • Configure . Enable or [...]

25 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Setup Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Setup T ab The Setup screen contains all of the Router’ s basic setu p functions. The Router can be used in most network settings without changing any of the default values. Some users may need to enter additional information in order to con[...]

26 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Setup Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN WA N The W AN Setup screen provides Internet Conne ction T ype and DDNS configuration s on the W AN port of the Wireless Router . Before starting, you need to find out the Internet Con nection T y pe and settings used by your ISP . If the Rout[...]

27 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Setup Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN PPP oE Most DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ether net) to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Inter net through a DSL line , check wi th your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If th ey do , you will h[...]

28 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Setup Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Connect on Dema nd: Max Idle Ti me . Y ou can configure the Router to cut the Intern et connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Ti me). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity , [...]

29 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Setup Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN L2TP Layer 2 T unneling Pro tocol (L2TP) is a service that tunnels Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) across the Intern et. It is used mostly in European countries. Check with your ISP for the necessar y setup information. IP Address . This is the [...]

30 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Setup Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Optional Settings (Required by some ISPs) This section is common for all the Internet Connection T ypes. Some of these settings may be required by your ISP . Verify with your ISP before making any changes. Host Name : Some ISPs, usually cable [...]

31 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Setup Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDN S) feature . DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server , or other server behind t[...]

32 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Setup Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN LAN The LAN Setup section allows you to change the Router’ s local network settings for the four Ether net ports. IPv4 The Router’ s Local IPv4 Address and Subnet M ask ar e shown here. In most cases, you can keep the defaults. Local IP Ad[...]

33 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Setup Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN WINS . The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) p erforms name resolution function (similar to DNS) in the Windows network environment. It can help you to determine the IP address of a remote Windows PC from its computer name . If you have a[...]

34 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Setup Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN DMZ The DMZ screen allows one local PC to be exposed to the Internet for use of a sp ecial-purpose service , such as Internet gaming and video-conferencing. DMZ hosting forwards traffic to all the ports for the specified PC simultaneously , un[...]

35 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Setup Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Advanced Routing Operating Mode Select the Operating mode in whic h the Router will function. Internet Gateway . This is the nor mal mode of operation. This allows all devices on your LAN to share the same WA N (Inter net) IP address. In the I[...]

36 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Setup Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Static Routing Sometimes you will prefer to use static routes to build your routing table instead of using dynamic routing protocols. Static routes do not require CPU resources to exchange routing information with a peer router . Y ou can also[...]

37 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Setup Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Tim e Y ou can either define your Router’ s time manually or autom atically through Time Server . The default is Automatica lly . Manually If you wish to enter the time and date manually , select the Date from the drop-down fields and enter [...]

38 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Wireless Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Wireless T ab Basic Wireless Settings Change the basic wireless network settings on this screen. Basic Settings Configure the basic Wireless Network attributes for this Wireless Router . SSID Name . The SSID is the unique name shared betwee[...]

39 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Wireless Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN when you click the Sav e Settings button, and it will take several seconds to scan through all the channels to find the best channel. For the Wireless-N 40MHz channel option (se e Wireless - Adv anced Wireless Settings T ab), the Wireless R[...]

40 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Wireless Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Wireless Security Change the Wireless Router’s wir eless security settings on this screen. Wireless Security Security Mode . Select the wir eless security mode you want to use , WP A-P ersonal , WP A2-P ersonal , WP A2-P ersonal Mixed , W[...]

41 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Wireless Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN WP A2-Personal WP A Algorithms . WPA2 always uses AES for data encryption. WP A Shared Key . Enter a W P A Shared Key of 8-63 characters. Key Renewal Timeout . Enter a Key Renewal T imeout period, which instructs the Wireless Router how oft[...]

42 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Wireless Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN WP A-Enterprise This option features WP A used in coordination with a RADIUS server for client authentication. (This should only be used when a RADIUS ser ver is connected to the Wireless Router .) RADIUS Server IP Address . Enter the RADIU[...]

43 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Wireless Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN WP A2-Enterprise Mixed This security mode supports the transition from WP A-Enterprise to WPA2-Enterprise . Y ou can have client devices that use either WP A-Enterprise or WP A2-Enterprise . The Wireless Router will automatically choose the[...]

44 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Wireless Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Wireless Connection Control This screen allows you to configure the Connection Control Li st to either permit or block specific wireless client devices connecting to (associating with) the Wireless Router . Wireless Connection Control Enabl[...]

45 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Wireless Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Advanced Wir eless Settings This screen allows you to configure the advanced settings for the Wireless Router . The Wireless-N Route r adopts several new parameters to adjust the channel bandwidth and guard intervals to improve the data rat[...]

46 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Wireless Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN header). WMM provides the capability to priorit ize traffic in your environment. The default in Enab led . Select High P erformance (N-Only) if you want to achieve highest throughput on 11n connections. Note that 11b an d 11g clients perfor[...]

47 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Firewall Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Firewall T ab The Firewall T ab allows you to configure software security features like SPI (Stateful Pack et Inspection) Firewall, IP based Access List, restriction LAN users on Internet (WAN port) access, and NAPT (Network Address Port T [...]

48 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Firewall Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Restrict WEB Features Block. Select the Web features that you wish to restrict. All those features could place security concern to your PCs on the LAN side . Y ou have to balance your needs on those applications and security . The default i[...]

49 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Firewall Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN IP Based ACL This screen shows a summar y of configured IP based Access List. The Access List is used to restrict tr affic going through the Router either from WAN or LAN port. Ther e are tw o ways to restrict data traffic . Y ou can block [...]

50 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Firewall Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Source : This is the source IP address to be matched against. Y ou can define a Single IP address, a Range of IP addresses (start IP and end IP), a Net work (IP Prefix and Network Mask), or ANY IP addr esses. Destination : This is the de st[...]

51 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Firewall Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Log Prefix : This string will be attached in front of the log for the matched event. Source Interface : Se lect LAN , WA N , or ANY interface. Source : The source IP address to be matched against. Y ou can define a Single IP address, a Rang[...]

52 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Firewall Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Internet Access Policy Access to the Internet can be managed by policies. A policy consists of four components. Y ou need to define the PCs (MAC or IP address) to apply this policy , either De ny or Allow Internet ser vice , what time and d[...]

53 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Firewall Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN 7. If you wish to block access to Web sites, use the W ebsite Blo cking b y URL Address or Website Blocking by Keywor d feature. • Webs ite Blocking b y URL Addr ess . Enter the URL or Domain Name of the web sites you wish to block. • W[...]

54 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Firewall Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Single Port Forwarding This is one of the NAPT (Network Address Port T ranslation) feature. Use the Single Port Forw arding screen when you want to open specific services (that use single port). This allows users on the Inter net to access [...]

55 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Firewall Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Port Range Forwar ding This is one of the NAPT (Network Address Port T r anslation) features. The Port Range Fo rw arding screen allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web ser vers, ftp servers, e-mail ser vers, or ot[...]

56 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Firewall Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Port Range T riggering This is one of the NAPT (Network Address Port T rans lation) feature. Port Range T riggering is used for special applications that can request a port to be opened on demand. For this feature , the Wireless Router will[...]

57 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Firewall Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Service This screen allows users to define new service types based on TCP or UDP . The new service will be added to the summary tab le belo w . It will also show up in the ser vice drop-do wn menu under Edit IP ACL Rule scr een. Name : Defi[...]

58 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router VPN Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN VPN T ab IPsec VPN Use this screen to create VPN tunnels between the Router to the remote Router . All Linksys Ro uters with IPsec VPN support can be used as a remote Router (e .g. RVS4000, WRV54G , RV042). The Router supports VPN tunnels using [...]

59 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router VPN Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Remote Security Gateway . Select the remote gateway WAN port IP Address that can use this VPN tunnel. This may be a Single IP address or Any addresses. If is set, the Router acts as responder and accepts request from any remote Gateway . IP Addr[...]

60 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router VPN Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Manual Encryption Algorithm . The Encr yption method determines the complex ity to encrypt/decr ypt data pack ets. Only 3DES is supported. Notice that both sides must use the same Encr yption method. Encryption Key . This field specifies a key u[...]

61 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router VPN Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Advanced Se ttings button . If the Key Exchange Method is Auto (IKE), this button provides access to some additional settings relating to IKE. Use this if the Router is unable to establish a VPN tunn el to the remote VPN Gateway; ensure the Adva[...]

62 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router VPN Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN degrades performance. While this unit is in seconds, it is common to use periods over an hour (3600 seconds) for the SA Life Time . Change these settings as described h er e and click Save Settings to app ly your changes, or click Cancel Changes[...]

63 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router VPN Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN VPN Client Accounts Y ou can allow remote users to easily establish a VPN conne ction to your Router using the Linksys QuickVPN client utility without using a compatible VPN Router with IPsec VPN settings. This is achieved by creating user accou[...]

64 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router VPN Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN VPN Passthrough This screen allows users to use their own VPN algorithms to connect to their remote Routers. The Wireless Router will just pass the traffic through. IPsec P assthrough . Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) is a suite of protocols [...]

65 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router QoS Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN QoS T ab QoS (Quality of Ser vice) allo ws you to prioritize network traffic using either Application -based priority (such as Web bro wsing applications, FTP applications, etc .) or Po rt - b as e d p riority , which allows you to assign priori[...]

66 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router QoS Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Change these settings as described h er e and click Save Settings to app ly your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Help information is display ed on the right-hand side of the screen, and click More for additional details.[...]

67 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Administ ration Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Administration T ab Management Local Gateway Access This configures the administrator user accounts to mana ge the Wireless Router through Web based Utility . Only the first user is created by default. Other accounts are no t cr eate[...]

68 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Administ ration Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Change these settings as described h er e and click Save Settings to app ly your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Help information is display ed on the right-hand side of the screen, and click More for additio[...]

69 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Administ ration Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Diagnostics Ping T est Parameters Ping T arget IP . Enter the IP address or URL that you want to ping. Ping Size . Enter the size of the packet you w ant to use. Number of Pings . Enter the number of times you wish to ping th e targe[...]

70 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Administ ration Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Config Management Save Configuration Save Configuration to File button. Click this button to save your Wireless Router’ s current configuration to a file on your PC. Enter the file name on the Windows screen that appears. Restore C[...]

71 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Administ ration Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults . Click this button to reset all configuration settings to their default values. All settings that have been saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. After clicking the butt[...]

72 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router IPS Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN IPS T ab The Wireless Router supports advanced Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), which is an integral part of the self-defending strategy . It allows you to stay current on the latest threats so that malicious or damaging traffic is accurately[...]

73 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router IPS Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN P2P/IM This tab allows the system administrator to set up policies on using P2P or IM software across the Internet. Peer to Peer When users download files from the Internet by Peer to Peer (P2P) software , the WAN port bandwidth will be occupied[...]

74 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router IPS Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Report This screen provides the network history status, including network traffic and attack counts, through diagram and tables. Report Diagram: T wenty-four hour diagram displays network traffic and attacks. Attacker Displays the IP Address of [...]

75 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router IPS Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Information Signature Version . The Signature V ersion displays the version of th e signature patterns file loaded in the Wireless Router that protects against malicious threats. Last Time Upload . This displays when the signature patterns file [...]

76 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router L2 Switch Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN L2 Switch T ab The Layer 2 Switch T ab provides configurations to the layer 2 switching features on the f our Ethernet LAN ports of the Wireless Router . They include VLAN, port configur ation, cable diagnostics, and RADIUS authentication.[...]

77 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router L2 Switch Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN RADIUS RADIUS mode provides authentication on devices connecting to the LAN ports. It requires installation of a RADIUS server on your local network. Mode . Select Enabl ed or Disabled , as desired. RADIUS IP . Enter the RADIUS server IP a[...]

78 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router L2 Switch Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Port Settings Po r t . Specifies the number of the four LAN ports. Link . Displays the port duplex mode (Full or Half) and speed (10/100/1000 Mbps). Full indicates that the interface supports transmission between the device and its link pa[...]

79 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router L2 Switch Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Cable Diagnostics This screen provides a utility to help troubleshoot ethernet-cable-related connectivity issues. Po r t . Select the port number , then click the Apply button and the diagnostics will start. Pa i r . Each cable consists of[...]

80 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Status Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Status T ab The Status T ab provides current status on this Wireless Router including WAN , LAN, Wireless LAN, System Performance, VPN client connections, and IPsec VPN connections. W AN / Gateway This screen provides some basic information o[...]

81 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Status Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN LAN This screen provides some basic information on the LAN ports of this Wireless Router . IP Versions . Displays the IP versions configured on the LAN side . MAC Address . Displays the LAN port MAC Address. All four LAN ports share the same [...]

82 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Status Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Wireless LAN This screen provides some basic information on the Wireless LAN of this Wireless Router . MAC Address . Displays the MAC address on the Wireless LAN interface . Network Mode . Displays the Wireless network ope r ating mode (e.g .[...]

83 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Status Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN System Performance This screen provides data packet statistics on the LAN switch and Wireless LAN of the Router . All LAN Ports / WLAN The All LAN Ports column shows the aggregate traffic statistics from all four LAN ports. P ackets Received [...]

84 Chapter 6: Setting Up an d Configuring the Router Status Tab Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN VPN Clients This screen displays the VPN Clients’ connection status . VPN Clients are configured under VPN->VPN Client Accounts and provide users that are running Linksys Quic kVPN to establish a IPsec connection with a remote Wireless R[...]

85 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and oper ation of the Router . Read the descriptions below to help solve your problems. If you can't find an an swer here , ch[...]

86 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN For Windows 2000: A. Click Star t , Settings , a nd Control P anel . Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections . B . Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the E thernet adapter you are using, and select the Propertie[...]

87 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN 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 [...]

88 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN • 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 c[...]

89 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN 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 E: Findi[...]

90 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN documentation provided with the server yo u installed. Follow these steps to set up port forw arding through the Router’s W eb-based Utility . We will be setting up web , ftp, and mail servers. A. Access the Router’ s Web-based Utility by [...]

91 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN “ Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Y our Ether net Adapter” for details on getting an IP address. Then check the Enabl e checkbox for the entry . Consider the examples below: D . Configure as many entries as you like [...]

92 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN 9. I forgot my pa sswor d, o r the password prompt always appears when saving settings to the Router . Reset the Router to factor y defaults b y pressing the Reset button for ten seconds and then releasing it. If you are still getting prompted[...]

93 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN A. Go to the Linksys website at http://www .linksys.com and download the latest fir mw are. Select the Router from the pull-down menu and choose the firmware from the options. B . Extract the firmware file on your computer . C. T o upgrade the[...]

94 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN 15. I can't acc ess my email, web, or VPN, or I am getting corrupted da ta fr om the Internet. The Maximum T r ansmission Unit (MTU) setting may need to be adjusted. By default, the MTU is set at 1500. For most DSL users, it is strongly r[...]

95 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN • If the PCs are configured correctly , but still not workin g , check the Router . Ensure tha t it is connected and powered on. Connect to it and check its settings. (If you cannot connect to it, check the LAN and power connections.) • If the[...]

96 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN What is Network Address T ranslation and what is it used for? Network Address T ranslation (NA T) translates multiple IP addresses on the private LAN to one public address that is sent out to the Internet. This adds a level of security since the a[...]

97 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Advanced Properties tab .) Make sure that your proxy setting is disabled in the browser . Check our website at www .linksys.com for more information. If all else fails in the installa tion, what can I do? Reset the Router by holding down the Reset[...]

98 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Is the Router cross-platform compatible? Any platform that supports Ether net and TCP/IP is compatible with the Router . How many ports can be simultan eously forwar ded? Theoretically , the Router can establish 4,000 sessions at the same time, bu[...]

99 Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Appendix B: Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software for Windo ws 2000 or XP Overview Appendix B: Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software for Windows 2000 or XP Overview The Linksys Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN offers a fr ee QuickVPN software program for computers running Windows 2000 or XP . (C[...]

100 Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Appendix B: Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software for Windo ws 2000 or XP Installing the Linksys QuickVPN Software Installing the Linksys QuickVPN Software Installing from the CD-ROM 1. Click Install QuickVPN and follow the on-screen instructions. Downloading and Installing from the Internet 1. Go to ww[...]

101 Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Appendix B: Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software for Windo ws 2000 or XP Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software 1. Double-click the Linksys QuickVPN software icon on your desktop or in the system tray . 2. The login screen will appear . Enter a name for your profile . T[...]

102 Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Appendix B: Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software for Windo ws 2000 or XP Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software 4. When your QuickVPN connection is established, the status screen w ill appear , and the QuickVPN tray icon will turn green. It will display the IP address of the remote en d of the VPN tunnel,[...]

103 Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Appendix C: Configuring a Ga teway-to -Gateway IPSec Tunnel Overview Appendix C: Configuring a Gateway-to-Gateway IPSec Tunnel Overview This appendix explains how to configure an IPSec VPN tunnel between two VPN Routers by example . T wo PCs are used to test the liveliness of the tunnel. Y ou can thin[...]

104 Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Appendix C: Configuring a Ga teway-to -Gateway IPSec Tunnel Configuring the VPN Settings fo r the VPN Routers Configuring the VPN Setti ngs for the VPN Routers Configuring VPN Router 1 Follow these instructions for the first VPN Router , designa ted VPN Router 1. The othe r VPN Router is designated VP[...]

105 Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Appendix C: Configuring a Ga teway-to -Gateway IPSec Tunnel Configuring the VPN Settings fo r the VPN Routers Configuring VPN Router 2 Follow similar instructions for VPN Router 2. 1. Launch the web browser for a networked PC, designated PC 2. 2. Enter the VPN Router’s local IP address in the Addres[...]

106 Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Appendix C: Configuring a Ga teway-to -Gateway IPSec Tunnel Configuring the Key Manag ement Settings Configuring the Key Management Settings Configuring VPN Router 1 Following these instructions for VPN Router 1. 1. On the IPSec VPN screen, select 3DES from the Encr yption drop-down menu. 2. Select MD[...]

107 Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Appendix C: Configuring a Ga teway-to -Gateway IPSec Tunnel Configuring PC 1 and PC 2 Configuring VPN Router 2 For VPN Router 2, follow the same instructions in the previous section, “Configuring VPN Router 1. ” Configuring PC 1 and PC 2 1. Set PC 1 and PC 2 to be DHCP clients (refer to Windows He[...]

108 Appendix D: Finding the MA C Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter Windows 98 or Me Instructions Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Appendix D: Finding the MAC 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 a[...]

109 Appendix D: Finding the MA C Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter For the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your co mputer screen (Figure D-3); it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter . This appears as a series of numb ers and letters. The [...]

110 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Appendix E: Glossar y Adapter - A device that adds ne twork functionality to your PC . AES ( A dvanced E ncryption S tandard) - A security method that uses symm etric 128-bit block data encryption. Backbone - The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks tog[...]

111 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN DDNS ( D ynamic D omain N ame S ystem) - Allows the hosting of a website , FTP server , or e-mail ser ver with a fixed domain name (e.g ., www .xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address. Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network. DHCP ( D ynami[...]

112 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device . Fragmentation -Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a netwo rk medium that canno t support the original size of the packet. FTP ( F ile T ransfer P rotocol) - A protocol used to transfer files o[...]

113 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Multicasting - Send ing data to a group of destinations at once . NA T ( N etwork A ddress T ranslation) - NA T technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet. Network - A series of computers or devices connect ed for the purp[...]

114 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Software - Instructions for the computer . A series of instr uctions that performs a particular task is called a “program”. SOHO ( S mall O ffice/ H ome O ffice) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices. SPI ( S tateful P acket I nspection) Firewa[...]

115 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN VPN ( V irtual P rivate N etwork) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet. WA N ( W ide A rea N etwork)- The Internet. WINIPCFG - A Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP addr ess for a particu lar netw orking dev[...]

116 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Appendix F: Specifications Model WRVS4400N Standards IEEE802.11n draft, 802.11g , 802.11b , 802.3u, 802.1X Ports 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet, 12VDC Power Buttons Reset Cabling T ype UTP CA T 5 LEDs Power , Diag , IPS (Blinks RED - Inter nal attack, Blinks Green - external at[...]

117 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Event Logging Event Logging: Local, Syslog , E-mail Alerts Web F/W upgrade Firmware Upgradable Through W eb-Browser Diagnostics DIAG LED for Flash and RAM failu re; Ping T est for network diagnostics Security VPN 5 Quic kVPN T unnels fo r remote client access 5 IPSec Gateway[...]

118 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Queues 4 queues Network VLAN Support Port-based VLAN DHCP DHCP Server , DHCP Client, DHCP Relay Agent DNS DNS Relay , Dynamic DNS (DynDNS, TZO) DMZ Any host IP address on LAN side Routing Static and RIP v1,v2 Environmental Device Dimensions 7.8 x 5.16 x 7.8 inches (W x H x D[...]

119 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Appendix G: Warrant y Information LIMITED W ARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Y our exclusive remedy [...]

120 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Appendix H: Regulator y Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications fo r a Class B digital device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter[...]

121 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Règlement d’Industry Can ada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes : 1. Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d'interférences; 2. Ce périphérique doit accepter toutes les interférences reçues, y compris celles qui risquent d'entraîn[...]

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125 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN For more information, visit www .linksys.com.[...]

126 Appendix I: Contact Information Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Appendix I: 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? D[...]