Linksys RV082 manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . WIRED VPN Router 10/100 8-P ort RV082 User Guide[...]

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10/100 8-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 Overview 1[...]

10/100 8-P ort VPN Router System Management Tab - Factory Default 33 System Management Tab - Firmware Upgrade 33 System Management Tab - Restart 34 System Management Tab - Setting Backup 34 Port Management Ta b - Port Setup 34 Port Management Tab - Port Status 35 Firewall Tab - General 36 Firewall Tab - Access Rules 37 Firewall Tab - Content Filter[...]

10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Appendix H: Glossary 89 Appendix I: Specifications 93 Appendix J: Warranty Information 94 Appendix K: Regulatory Information 95 Appendix L: Contact Information 96[...]

10/100 8-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 4-2: Connect a PC 11 Figure 4-3: Connect the Internet and DMZ/Internet 11 Figure 4-4: Connect the Power 11 Figure 5-1: Rou[...]

10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Figure 5-21: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 26 Figure 5-22: Setup Tab - Routing Table Entry List 27 Figure 5-23: DHCP Setup 28 Figure 5-24: DHCP Status 29 Figure 5-25: System Management Tab - Dual-WAN 29 Figure 5-26: Protocol Binding - Service Management 30 Figure 5-27: System Management Tab - SNMP 31 Figure 5-28: System Man[...]

10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Figure 5-51: VPN tab - Client to Gateway Remote Group Setup 49 Figure 5-52: VPN tab - Client to Gateway IPSec Setup 51 Figure 5-53: VPN tab - Client to Gateway Advanced 53 Figure 5-54: VPN tab - VPN Client Access 54 Figure 5-55: VPN tab - VPN Pass Through 55 Figure 5-56: VPN tab - PPTP Server 55 Figure 5-57: Log tab - Syst[...]

10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Figure C-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 81 Figure C-4: MAC Address Clone 81 Figure D-1: Mounting Brackets 82 Figure D-2: Attaching the Brackets to the Router and Rack-Mounting the Router 83 Figure D-3: Wall-Mounting the Router 84 Figure D-4: Wall-Mounting Hardware 85 Figure F-1: Upgrade Firmware 87[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the 10/100 8-Port VPN Router . The Linksys 10/100 8-Port VPN Router is an advanced Internet-sharing network solution for your sma ll business needs. Like any router , it lets multiple computers in your office share an Internet co[...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router What’ s in this Gu ide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the 10/100 8-Port VPN Router . • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the 10/100 8-Po rt VPN Router and this User Guide . • Chapter 2: Networking Basics This chapter describes[...]

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router • Appendix H: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossar y of terms frequently used in networking. • Appendix I: Specifications This appendix provides the Router’s technical specifications. • Appendix J: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Router’s [...]

4 Chapter 2: Networking Basics An Introduction to LANs 10/100 8-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 regulates t[...]

5 Chapter 2: Networking Basics Why do I need a VPN? 10/100 8-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 DHCP cli[...]

6 Chapter 2: Networking Basics What is a VPN? 10/100 8-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 data a[...]

7 Chapter 2: Networking Basics What is a VPN? 10/100 8-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 supports [...]

8 Chapter 3: Getting to Kn ow the Router The Front Panel 10/100 8-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 1-8 (LAN) These eight LAN ( Ether net) ports connect to network devices, such as PCs, print servers, o r additi[...]

9 Chapter 3: Getting to Kn ow the Router The Back Panel 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router DMZ/Internet Green. The DMZ/Internet LED lights up when the Router is connected to your cable or DSL modem when used as an Inter net port, and it lights up when the Router is connected to the hub , switch, or public ser ver when used as a DMZ po rt. Internet Green. Th[...]

10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Rou ter Overview 10/100 8-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 Router[...]

11 Chapter 4: Connecting the Rou ter Connection Instructions 10/100 8-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 of th[...]

12 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Overview 10/100 8-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 access[...]

13 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Overview 10/100 8-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 Router[...]

14 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Overview 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Port Management T ab • Port Setup. From this screen, users can configure the functionality for each port. • LAN Status. Users can choose this screen to see the status of a selected port. Firewall T ab • General. From this screen, you can configure the Ro [...]

15 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er How to Access the Web-based Utility 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Wizard T ab • Wizard. Use this tab to access two Setup Wizards, the Basic Setup Wizard and Access Rule Setup Wizard. Support T ab • Support. The buttons on this tab allow you to access the user guide an d the Linksys website . Log[...]

16 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er System Summary Tab 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router System Up Time : This displays the length of time in Days, Hours, and Minutes that the Router has been active, along with the current time . Configuration If you need help configuring the router , click the Setup Wizar d button. A complete walk-throug[...]

17 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er System Summary Tab 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Fire wal l S et ti ng Sta tu s SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection): This shows if the SPI status is On or Off , hyperlinked to that section of the Firewall T ab . DoS (Denial of Ser vice): This shows if the DoS status is On or Off , hyperlinked to that s[...]

18 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Setup Tab - Netw ork 10/100 8-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 settings [...]

19 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Setup Tab - Netw ork 10/100 8-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 users) Y[...]

20 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Setup Tab - Netw ork 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router T ransparent Bridge T ransparent Bridging is used when you have two large netw orks that you wish to bridge together . Y our network administrator should fill in the information for both network segments, including the range of IP addresses each net[...]

21 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Setup Tab - Time 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Setup T ab - Password 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 will be abl[...]

22 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Setup Tab - DMZ Ho st 10/100 8-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-purpose service such as Inter net gaming or video conferencing. This user , howev[...]

23 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Setup Tab - Forwarding 10/100 8-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 Protocol an[...]

24 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Setup Tab - UPnP Page 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Setup T ab - UPnP P age UPnP forwarding can be used to set up public ser vices 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 setting [...]

25 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Setup Tab - MAC Clone 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Setup T ab - MAC Clone Some ISPs require that you register a MAC address. The MAC Clone feature “clone s” your network adapter's MAC address onto the Router , and prevents you from ha ving to call your ISP to change the registered MAC addr[...]

26 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Setup Tab - Advanced R outing 10/100 8-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 networking pr[...]

27 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Setup Tab - Advanced R outing 10/100 8-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 domain u[...]

28 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er DHCP Tab - Setup 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router DHCP T ab - Setup Setup The Router can be used as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Conf iguration Protocol) ser ver on you r network. A DHCP ser ver assigns available IP addresses to each computer on your network automatically . If you choose to enable the DHCP ser[...]

29 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er DHCP Tab - Status 10/100 8-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 infor ma[...]

30 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er System Management Tab - Dual-WAN 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Bandwidth Enter the maximum Bandwidth of Upstreamand Downstream for WAN1 and W AN2, as provided by your ISP . Protocol Binding Select a Protocol from the drop-down menu next to Service or , if the one you’re looking for isn’t av aila[...]

31 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er System Management Tab - SNMP 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router System Management T ab - SNMP SNMP , or Simple Network Management Protocol, is a network protocol that provides network administrators with the ability to monitor the status of the Router a nd receiv e notification of any critical events as [...]

32 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er System Management Tab - Diagnostic 10/100 8-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 host[...]

33 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er System Management Tab - Factory Default 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router System Management T ab - Factory Default The Factory Default button can be used to clear all of your configur ation information and restore the Router to its factory default settings. Only use this feature if you wish to discard a[...]

34 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er System Management Tab - Restart 10/100 8-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 Version [...]

35 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Port Management Tab - Port Status 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Speed : This allows you to manually configure the per -port speed as 10Mbps or 100Mbps . Duplex : This configures the port to ha lf-duplex or full-duplex throughput. Auto Nego tiation : If enabled, ever y LAN port will be set as auto ne[...]

36 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Firewall Tab - General 10/100 8-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 on t[...]

37 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Firewall Tab - Access Rules 10/100 8-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. When defining Network A[...]

38 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Firewall Tab - Access Rules 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Edit : Clicking the Edit button will open the Add a New Access Rule screen, where you can edit any of the Rule’s settings. Delete : Clicking the Tr a s h C a n icon will delete this Rule. Click the Restore to Default Rules to restore the Ne[...]

39 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Firewall Tab - Content Filter 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Editing an Access Rule T o Edit an Access Rule, cli ck the Edit button on the Access Rule screen. The Edit screen l ooks very much like the screen for adding a new Access Rule . Enter your changes and click the Sav e Settings button to save[...]

40 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Summary 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router VPN T ab - Summary Summary The VPN Summary displays summar y information about the VPN (Virtual Private Network), along with the T unnel Status, GroupVPN Status, and VPN Clients Status. Summary : It shows the number of T u nnel(s) Used and T unnel(s) A[...]

41 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Summary 10/100 8-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. Configure: This includes options[...]

42 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Gateway to Gate way 10/100 8-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 or from the Mode Choose screen (figure 5-44). Tu n n e l N o . : This shows the [...]

43 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Gateway to Gate way 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Dynamic IP + Domain Name (FQDN) Authentication: This setting u ses a dynamic IP address, which is constantly changing. In addition, the tunnel is confirmed through use of a domain nam e . Only on e domain name can be used for one tunnel and[...]

44 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Gateway to Gate way 10/100 8-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 tunnel an[...]

45 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Gateway to Gate way 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Encryption : There are two methods of encryption, DES and 3DES . The Encr yption method determin es the length of the key used to encrypt/decr ypt ESP packets. DES is 56-bit encr yption and 3DES is 168-bit encr yption. 3DES is recommended b[...]

46 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Gateway to Gate way 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Phase 1 SA Life Ti me : This field allows you to configure the length of time a VPN tunnel is active in Phase 1. The default value is 28,800 seconds. P erfec t Forward Secrec y : If PFS is enabled, IKE Phase 2 negotiation will generate a ne[...]

47 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Client to Gat eway 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Aggressive Mode : Ther e are two types of Phase 1 exchanges: Main mode and Aggressive mode . Aggressive Mode requires half of the main mode messages to be exchanged in Phase 1 of the SA exchange . If network security is preferred, select Mai[...]

48 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Client to Gat eway 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Tu n n e l N a m e : Enter the T unnel Name , such as LA Office , Branch Site , Corporate Site , etc. This is to allow you to identify multiple tunnels, and does not have to match the name used at the other end of the tun nel. Interface : Al[...]

49 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Client to Gat eway 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Local Security Group T ype . Select the local LAN user(s) that can use this VPN tunnel. Local Security Group T ype may be a single IP address, a Subnet or an IP address range . The Local Secure Group must match the Remote Secure Group on the[...]

50 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Client to Gat eway 10/100 8-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 one tun[...]

51 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Client to Gat eway 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Manual If you select Manual , you generate the key yourself , a nd no key negotiation is needed. Basically , manual key management is used in small static environments or for troubleshooting purposes. Both sides must use th e same Key Manage[...]

52 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Client to Gat eway 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router groups of different prime key lengths. Group 1 is 768 bits, Group 2 is 1,024 bits and Group 5 is 1,536 bits. If network speed is preferred, select Group 1. If network security is preferred, select Group 5. Phase 1 Encryption : There are two [...]

53 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - Client to Gat eway 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Phase 2 SA Life T ime : This field allows you to configure the length of time a VPN tunnel is active . The defa ult value is 3,600 seconds. Preshared K ey : Character and hexadecimal values are acceptable in this field, e.g . “My_@123” o[...]

54 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - VPN Client Access 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Dead P eer Detection (DPD ): When DPD is enabled, the RV082 will send the periodic HELLO/ACK messages to prove the tunnel liveliness when both peers of VPN tunnel provide DPD mechanism. Once a dead peer has detected, the RV082 will disconnect[...]

55 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er VPN Tab - VPN Pass Through 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router VPN T ab - VPN P ass Through IPSec P as sthrough : IPSec (Inter net Protocol Security) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer . T o allow IPSec Passthrough, click the Enabled button. T o disable IP[...]

56 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Log Tab - Sy stem Log 10/100 8-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 addition to[...]

57 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Log Tab - System St atistics 10/100 8-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 Error Messages, Deny Policies, Allow Policies, Content Filtering, Data Inspection, Authorized Login, Configuration Changes. View Sys[...]

58 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Wizard Tab 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Wizard T ab Use this tab to access the Router’s tw o Setup Wizards: the Basic Setup Wizard and the Access Rule Setup Wizard. They will help you to set up the Router to access th e Int ernet and set up a Firewall security policy , or Access Rule . Basic Setu[...]

59 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Wizard Tab 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router 3. The information on the next screen is used if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) requires a host and domain name . Complete this information, if required by your ISP , and click Next to continue . Click Previous if you want to return to the previous scre[...]

60 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Wizard Tab 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Access Rule Setup Y ou can access this Setup Wizard through the Wizard tab (shown in Figure 5-60) or by clicking the Wizard button on the Add New Access Rule screen (shown in Figure 5-39). 1. From the Wizard tab , click the Launch No w button to run the Acces[...]

61 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Wizard Tab 10/100 8-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 scree[...]

62 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Wizard Tab 10/100 8-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, select the[...]

63 Chapter 5: Setting Up an d Configuring the Rout er Support Tab 10/100 8-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 RV082 from the drop-down menu, select your operating syst[...]

64 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 10/100 8-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 Linksys we[...]

65 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 10/100 8-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. In the[...]

66 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 10/100 8-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 , and C[...]

67 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 10/100 8-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 communicating with [...]

68 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 10/100 8-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 C: Finding the MAC Address[...]

69 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 10/100 8-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: //1[...]

70 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 10/100 8-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 example , i[...]

71 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 10/100 8-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 when[...]

72 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 10/100 8-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 from L[...]

73 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions 10/100 8-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 my e[...]

74 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions 10/100 8-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 computer t[...]

75 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions 10/100 8-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 Router sup[...]

76 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions 10/100 8-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 ailable o[...]

77 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions 10/100 8-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 version [...]

78 Appendix B: Installing the Linksys VPN Clien t 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Appendix B: Installing the Linksys VPN Client When using your PC to log onto the Router from remote locations, you’ll w a nt to use the Linksys QuickVPN Client. Installing this Client takes just a few steps, provided below . 1. Insert the RV082 User Guide CD into your PC?[...]

79 Appendix B: Installing the Linksys VPN Clien t 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router 5. At this point, the Linksys VPN Client (or QuickVPN) will open. From this screen, you can sign in with your Profile Name , Username, and Passwor d. Then, enter the Server Ad dress of the VPN connection onto which you will be logging. Once you’re done , click the Connect[...]

80 Appendix C: Findi ng the MAC Ad dress an d IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter Windows 98 or Me Instructions 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Appendix C: 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 cloning fea[...]

81 Appendix C: Findi ng the MAC Ad dress an d IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter For the Router’s Web-based Utility 10/100 8-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 Address is [...]

82 Appendix D: Physical Setup of the Router Setting up the Router 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Appendix D: 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 brackets, [...]

83 Appendix D: Physical Setup of the Router Setting up the Router 10/100 8-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 on eac[...]

84 Appendix D: Physical Setup of the Router Setting up the Router 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router W all-Mounting the Router The Router is shown in Figure D-3 with two holes on t he bottom. 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 secur ed on the[...]

85 Appendix D: Physical Setup of the Router Setting up the Router 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Figure D-4: W all-Mounting H ardw are[...]

86 Appendix E: Battery Replace ment Replacing a Lithium Battery 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Appendix E: 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 the b[...]

87 Appendix F: Upgradin g Firmware 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Appendix F: 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 firm[...]

88 Appendix G: Window s Help 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Appendix G: 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. TCP/[...]

89 Appendix H: Glossary 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Appendix H: 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 connection[...]

90 Appendix H: Glossary 10/100 8-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. Firmware -[...]

91 Appendix H: Glossary 10/100 8-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 network ju[...]

92 Appendix H: Glossary 10/100 8-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 Prot[...]

93 Appendix I: Specification s 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Appendix I: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Ports 8 10/100 RJ-45 Ports, 1 10/100 RJ -45 Internet Port, 1 10/100 RJ-45 DMZ/Internet Port Button Reset Cabling T ype Ethernet Categor y 5 LEDs System, Internet, DMZ/Internet, DMZ Mode, Diag , 1-8 UPnP able/cert Y es Security Features S[...]

94 Appendix J: Warranty Information 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Appendix J: 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 exclusiv[...]

95 Appendix K: Regulatory Inf ormation 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Appendix K: 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 resi[...]

96 Appendix L: Contact Inf ormation 10/100 8-P ort VPN Router Appendix L: 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 to kno[...]