Mitel WRV54G manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . VPN Broadband Router Wir eless- G WRV54G WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11g[...]

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

Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN) 6 Why do I need a VPN? 6 What is a VPN? 7 Chapter 4: Getting to Kn[...]

Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Security Tab - Firewall 30 The Security Tab - VPN 31 The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 37 The Access Restrictions Tab - VPN Client Access 40 The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding 41 The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 42 The Applications and Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwardin[...]

Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix C: Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software for Windows 2000 or XP 97 Overview 97 Before You Begin 97 Installing the LInksys QuickVPN Software 97 Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software 98 Appendix D: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the Router 99 Introduction 99 Environment 99 How to Esta[...]

Wireless-G VPN Broad band Router List of Figures Figure 2-1: Network Diagram 5 Figure 3-1: VPN Router to VPN Router 8 Figure 3-2: Computer to VPN Router 8 Figure 4-1: Back Panel 9 Figure 4-2: Front Panel 10 Figure 5-1: Connect to LAN Ports 11 Figure 5-2: Connect to Internet Port 11 Figure 5-3: Connect to Power Port 11 Figure 5-4: Connect to Interne[...]

Wireless-G VPN Broad band Router Figure 6-21: Security Tab - VPN 31 Figure 6-22: Local Secure Group - Subnet and Remote Secure Group - Subnet 31 Figure 6-23: Local Secure Group - IP Address and Remote Secure Group - IP Address 32 Figure 6-24: Local Secure Group - IP Rang e and Remote Secure Group - IP Range 32 Figure 6-25: Local Secure Group - Host[...]

Wireless-G VPN Broad band Router Figure 7-3: Operator Agreement 62 Figure 7-4: Business Contact Information 62 Figure 7-5: Credit Card Information 63 Figure 7-6: Select a Username and Password 63 Figure 7-7: Confirmation 64 Figure 7-8: Registration Complete 64 Figure 7-9: Device Location 65 Figure 7-10: Onsite Contact 65 Figure 7-11: Device Configu[...]

Wireless-G VPN Broad band Router Figure D-3: IP Filter List Tab 100 Figure D-4: IP Filter LIst 101 Figure D-5: Filters Properties 101 Figure D-6: New Rule Properties 101 Figure D-7: IP Filter List 102 Figure D-8: Filters Properties 102 Figure D-9: New Rule Properties 102 Figure D-10: IP Filter List Tab 103 Figure D-11: Filter Action Tab 103 Figure [...]

Wireless-G VPN Broad band Router Figure E-8: Security - VPN Screen (Key Management) 113 Figure E-9: Advanced Tunnel Setup Screen 114 Figure E-10: Access Restrictions - VPN Client Access Screen 115 Figure E-11: Diagram of VPN Tunnel between VPN Router 1 and VPN Client 115 Figure E-12: QuickVPN Desktop Icon 115 Figure E-13: QuickVPN So ftware - Profi[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router . The Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever , sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely . How does the Wireless-[...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Y ou should always use the Setup CD-ROM when you first install the Router . If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then use the instructions in this Guid e to help you connect the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router , set it up, and configur e i[...]

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router • Appendix D: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP PC an d the Router This appendix instructs you on how to establish a secure IPSec tunnel using preshared keys to join a private network inside the VPN Router and a Windows 2000 or XP PC. • Appendix E: [...]

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network Network T opology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLA[...]

5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the Notebook Adapters (WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop com puters, PCI Adapter (WMP54G, WMP11) for your desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB 54G, WUSB11) when you wa[...]

6 Chapter 3: Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN) Why do I need a VPN? Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Chapter 3: Planning Y our Virtual 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 increased risk in[...]

7 Chapter 3: Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN) What is a VPN? Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 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 . Without the secu[...]

8 Chapter 3: Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN) What is a VPN? Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router and the Router”). Other versions of Microsoft operating systems require additional, third-party VPN client software applications that support IPSec to be installed. VPN Router to VPN Router An example of a VPN Router -to-VPN Router VPN would b[...]

9 Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router The Back Panel Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router The Back P anel The Router’ s ports, where a network cable is connected, are located on the back panel. Internet The Internet port connects to your cable or DSL modem. LAN [...]

10 Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router The Front Panel Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Front P anel The Router's LEDs, where information about network ac tivity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Po w e r Green. The Power LED lights up when the Router is power ed on. DMZ Red. The DM Z LED lights up wh[...]

11 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-G VPN Bro adband Router Overview Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Overview T o begin installation of the Router , you will connect the Rout er to your PCs, other network devices, and cable or DSL modem. If you want to use a PC with an Ethernet adapter to[...]

12 Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-G VPN Bro adband Router Wireless Connection to a PC Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Wireless Connection to a PC If you want to use a wireless connection to access the Router , follow these instructions: 1. Make sure that all of your network’ s hardware is powered off , including the Router , PCs, and cable o[...]

13 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router Overview Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router . If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then follow the steps in th[...]

14 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router Overview Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router • Advanced Wireless Settings. For advanced users, you can alter data transmission settings on this screen. Security • Firewall. On this screen, you can configure a variety of filters to enhance the security of your network. • VPN. T o enab[...]

15 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router How to Access the Web-based Utility Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router • Local Network. This provides status information about the local network. • Wireless. Status information about the wireless network is displayed here . • System Performance. Status information is provided for al[...]

16 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, then sele ct Static IP . IP Address . This is the Router’ s IP address, when seen from the WAN , or the Inte rnet. Y our ISP will provi[...]

17 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router PPTP Point-to-Point T unneling P rotocol (PPTP) is a ser vice that applies to connections in Europe and Israel only . IP Address . This is the Router’ s IP address, when seen from the WAN , or the Inte rnet. Y our ISP will [...]

18 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Network Setup The Network Setup section allows you to change the Router’s local network settings. Gateway IP The Router’ s Local IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown here . In most case s, you should keep the defaults. Lo[...]

19 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - DDNS Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Setup T ab - 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[...]

20 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - MAC Ad dress Clone Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Setup T ab - MAC Addr ess Clone The Router’ s MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification, like a social security number . Some ISPs require you to register a MAC addre[...]

21 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Advan ced Routing Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Setup T ab - Advanced Routing The Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure the d ynamic and static routing settings. Advanced Routing Operat ing Mode . Select Gatewa y or Router from the drop-down menu. If thi[...]

22 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Advan ced Routing Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router network is 192.168.1, with the last dig it determining th e Router’s place on the network. Therefore you would enter the IP address 192.168.1.0 if you wanted to route to the Router’ s entire network, rather than just[...]

23 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - H ot Spot Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Setup T ab - Hot Spot The Hot Spot tab is for business owners who want to gen erate revenue by turning the Router into a commercial Hot Spot using Boingo ™ Hot Spo t in a Box ® . For additional infor mation, click the Mor[...]

24 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Wireless T ab - Basic Wir eless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are configured on this screen. Wireless Network Wireless Netw ork Mode . From this drop-down menu, you can select the wirel[...]

25 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Wireless T ab - Wir eless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of y our wireless network. There are four wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WP A Pre-Shared Ke y , WP [...]

26 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router RADIUS . This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS ser ver . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is conn ected to the Router .) First, en ter the RADIUS server ’ s IP address and port nu[...]

27 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Wireless T ab - Wir eless Network Access This screen allows you to control access to your wireless network. Wireless Network Access Access List . T o allow the design ated computers to access your network, s[...]

28 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Wireless T ab - Advanced Wireless Settings This tab is used to set up the Router’s adv ance d wireless functions. These settings should only be a djusted by an advanced user as incorrect settings can re[...]

29 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router smaller than the preset RTS threshold size , the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be enabled. The Router sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data fra[...]

30 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Security Tab - Firewall Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Security T ab - Firewall When you click the Security tab , you will see the Firewall scr een. The Router’s firewall enhances the security of your network. Y ou can also enable a variety of filters to further protect your[...]

31 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Security Tab - VPN Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Security T ab - VPN Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is a security measure t hat basically creates a secure connection between two remote locations. This connection is very specific as far as its settings are concerned; this is[...]

32 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Security Tab - VPN Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router direct the traffic to the correct computer . Th e screen will change depending on the selected option. The options are described below . Subnet . Enter the IP Address and Mask of the local VPN Bro adband Router in the fields provid[...]

33 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Security Tab - VPN Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Encryption . Using encryption also h elps make your connection more secure . There are two differ ent types of encryption: DES or 3DES (3DES is recommended because it is more secure). Y o u may choose either of these , but it must [...]

34 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Security Tab - VPN Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Encryption Algorithm . Select a method of encr yption, DES or 3DES . This determines the length of the key used to encrypt or decr ypt ESP packets. DES is 56- bit encryption and 3DES is 168-bit encr yption. 3DES is recommended beca[...]

35 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Security Tab - VPN Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Advanced VPN T unnel Setup Click the Advanced VPN T unnel Setup button, and the Advanced VPN T unnel Setup screen will appear . These advanced IPSec settings are for advanced users. Phase 1 Phase 1 is used to create a se curity ass[...]

36 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Security Tab - VPN Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Key Life T ime . In the Key Lifetime fie ld, you may optionally select to have the key expire at the end of a time period of your choosing. Enter the number of seconds you’ d like the key to be used until a re-key negotiation bet[...]

37 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Access Restrictions T ab - Internet Access The Internet Access screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designated ser vices, websites, an[...]

38 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 9. Then enter the range of ports you want to filter . If the service you want to block is not listed or you want to edit a service’s settings, then click the Add/ Edit Service button. Then the Port Ser vice[...]

39 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 7. Decide which days and what times you want this policy to be enfor ced. Select the individual days during which the policy will be in effect, or select Everyday . Then enter a range of hours and minutes dur[...]

40 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Access Restrictions Tab - VPN Clie nt Access Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Access Restrictions T ab - VPN Client Access The Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router offers a free Link sys QuickVPN utility for Windows 2000 or XP . (For more information, refer to “ Appendix D: Using t[...]

41 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Rang e Forwarding Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Applications and Gaming T ab - P ort Range Forwarding The Port Forwarding screen sets up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp ser vers, e-mail servers, or other spe cialize[...]

42 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Trigg ering Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Applications and Gami ng T ab - P ort T riggering Port T riggering is used for sp ecial Internet applications whose ou tgoing ports differ from the incoming ports. For this feature , the Router will [...]

43 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - UPnP Forw arding Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Applications and Gaming T ab - UPnP Forwar ding The UPnP Forwarding screen provides options for customization of port services for applications. UPnP Forwarding Application . In this field , enter th[...]

44 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Applications and Gaming T ab - DMZ The DMZ screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-pu rpose service such as Internet gaming and videoco nferencing, through Softw are DMZ, o[...]

45 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Administration Ta b - Management Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Figure 6-41: Administr ation T ab - Management The Administration T ab - Management The Management screen allows you to change the Router’s access settings as well as configure the SNMP and UPnP (Universal Plug and [...]

46 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Administration Ta b - Management Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Identification Contact . Enter the nam e of the network administrator for t he Router , as well as a contact number or e-mail address. Device Name . Enter the name of the Router . Location . Enter the location of the [...]

47 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Administration T ab - Log Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Administration T ab - Log When you click the Administration tab , you will see the Log screen. The Log screen provides you with options for email alerts and a log of all incoming and outgoing URLs or IP addresses for you[...]

48 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Administration T ab - Log Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Log Time Threshold . Y ou can designate how often the log will be e-maile d to you. The default is 10 minutes, so unless you change this setting, the Router will e-mail the log to you every 10 minutes. The Router will e-mail[...]

49 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Administration Tab - Diagnostics Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Administration T ab - Diagnostics The ping test allows you to check the connections of your network components. Ping T est Ping T est Parameters Ping T arget IP . Enter the IP address of the network device whos e [...]

50 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Administration T ab - Factory Defaults The Factory D efaults screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings. Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults . T o clear al[...]

51 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Administration T ab - Firmwar e Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the Router’s firmware . Do not upgrade the fir mware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new[...]

52 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Rou ter Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Status T ab - Router The Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. The on-screen information will vary depending on the Internet Connection T ype selected on the Setup screen. Information H[...]

53 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Loca l Network Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Status T ab - Local Network The Local Network screen displays information about the local network. Local Network IP Address . The Router’ s local IP Address is shown here. Subnet Mask . The Router ’ s Subnet Mask i[...]

54 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Loca l Network Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Status T ab - Wireless The Wireless screen displays status information about you r wireless network. Wireless MAC Address . The MAC Address of the Router’ s wireless network interface is displayed here . Mode . As se[...]

55 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Sys tem Perform ance Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Status T ab - System P erformance The System Performance screen displays status info rmation about network traffic for the Inter net, wireless activities, and wired connectivity . System Performance Internet/Wire[...]

56 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Sys tem Perform ance Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router P ackets Sent . The number of packets sent is displayed here . Bytes Received . The number of bytes received is shown here . Bytes Sent . The number of bytes sent is shown here . Error P ackets Received . The number [...]

57 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadb and Router The Status Tab - VPN Clients Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router The Status T ab - VPN Clients The VPN Client Status screen displays status information about the Router ’ s VP N clients. VPN Client Status VPN Client Users Display . Select the group of VPN client users whose infor mation [...]

58 Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesse s Program Overview Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Chapter 7: Boingo ™ Hot Spot in a Bo x ® Program for Hot Spot Businesses Progr am Overview Boingo Hot Spot in a Box is a program for businesses that want to offer wireless networking ser vices for their customers. Enabli[...]

59 Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesse s How the Boingo Hot Spot in a Box Fe ature Impacts the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router • Boingo will pay you $1.00 ever y day that a Boingo monthly subscriber or roa ming system user connects to one of your locations and $4.00 every da[...]

60 Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesse s Excellent Customer Su pport Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Excellent Customer Support T oll-free technical support is available from Boingo's staff of Wi-Fi experts. For questions or problems related to the Boingo Hot Spot in a Box program, the Boingo Wi-Fi serv ice[...]

61 Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesse s Getting Started Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Step 2: Registration Process 1. The Registration Login screen will appear . In the First Hot Spot in a Box Registration Process section, click the Register as a Hot Spot in a Box Owner button to register for the first time, [...]

62 Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesse s Getting Started Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 3. The Hot Spot Operator Agreement will appear . Re ad the terms of the agreement, and then if you ag ree with the terms, click the I Agree button. 4. The Business Contact Information screen will appear . Enter the contact i[...]

63 Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesse s Getting Started Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 5. The Credit Card Information screen will appear . E nter the Name , Ad dress, City , State , and Zip Code . Then select the appropriate Ca rd T ype. Enter the Card Number , and select the Expiration Da te . When finished, [...]

64 Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesse s Getting Started Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 7. The Confirmation screen will appear . Review your Business Conta ct Information and Credit Card Information. If you want to mak e any changes. click the Edit button under the section that you want to edit. When finished, [...]

65 Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesse s Getting Started Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Step 3: Device Configuration Wizard 1. The Device Setup Location screen will appear . Enter the Location Name. Then describe where the device is placed at the location. Select the Location T ype . En ter the Phone nu mber , [...]

66 Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesse s Getting Started Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 3. The Device Configuration screen will appear . M ost Hot Spot operators will not need to change the default settings. T o view or edit the settings, click View Set tings . When finished, click the Continue button. 4. If yo[...]

67 Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesse s Getting Started Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 5. The Y our Location Page screen will appear . Enter the information that your customers will see on the webpage that they will use to log on to the Internet. Y ou can custom ize the page by adding the name of your Hot Spot[...]

68 Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesse s Getting Started Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 6. The Free Access for Friends and Family screen will appear . Use this feature to set up free Inter net access accounts through the Hot Spot in a Box device for your family , friends, and employees. Y ou will need the MAC A[...]

69 Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesse s Getting Started Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Figure 7-16 : Confirmation 7. The Confir mation screen will appear . Y ou may review and edit all of your settings for Location, Onsite Contact, Wireless Settings, Network Settings, DNS Settings, Location Page , and Free Acc[...]

70 Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesse s Getting Started Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 8. The Almost Done screen will appear . Read the inform ation, and then click the Complete Device Setup bu tton to save all of your settings. Step 4: Return to the Device After the Hot Spot tab reappears, click the Refresh b[...]

71 Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesse s Administration Site Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Administration Si te The Boingo Hot Spot in a Box Administration site provides you with the tools you need to manage your device. The site allows you to do the following: • Change your billing contact person • Access[...]

72 Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesse s Administration Site Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Login T o access the Administration site, enter your user name and password in the fields provided. Then, click the Login button. Home This is the view displayed when you log in to the Boingo Administration Site . It is [...]

73 Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesse s Administration Site Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router • Log out. Use this screen to log you out of the Boingo Administration Site . • Help. This screen provides additional information. • Navigation Bar at the T op The links in the top navigation bar vary depending on [...]

74 Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesse s Administration Site Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router • Navigation Bar at the T op The links in the top navigation bar will change . All of t hese links are now specific to the device that you selected. The “Sales Commissions” and “Past Statements” links will disa[...]

75 Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesse s Administration Site Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router • User Statistics Report. This shows the statistics of the subscribers that are currently accessing the Internet through the Router . Post Time . This is the time when the user first accessed the Intern et through the [...]

76 Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesse s Administration Site Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Arp This shows who is associated to a network interface; e .g., a client who associates with the access point but doesn’t get an IP address. IP . This is the IP address of the device on the network. Mac Address. This t[...]

77 Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesse s Administration Site Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router CPU Used. This is the percentage of the CPU’ s processing power currently in use. RAM T otal (MB). This is the total RAM available , represented in megabytes (MB). RAM Used (MB). Shown here is the amount of RAM current[...]

78 Appendix A: Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix A: T roubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions. ” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occu r during the installation and operation of the Router . Read the descri[...]

79 Appendix A: Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router • For Windows 2000: 1. Click Start , Settings , and Control P a nel . Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections . 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with th e Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option. 3. In the Compon[...]

80 Appendix A: Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router For Windows NT 4.0: • Click Start , Setting s, and Cont rol P anel . Double-click the Network icon. • Click the Protocol tab , and double-click on TCP/IP Protocol. • When the window appears, make sure you have selec ted the correct Adapter for your Ethernet adapter[...]

81 Appendix A: Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 4. Make sure the cable connecting from your cable or DS L modem is connected to the Router ’ s Internet port. Verify that the Status page of the Router’ s web-based utility shows a valid IP address from your ISP . 5. T urn off the com puter , Router , and cable/DSL m[...]

82 Appendix A: Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 7. I need to set up a serve r behind my Router and make it available t o the public . T o use a ser ver like a web , ftp, or mail server , you need to know the respective port numbers they are using . For example , port 80 (HTTP) is used for web; port 21 (FTP) is used fo[...]

83 Appendix A: Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 2. Enter any name you want to use for the Customized Application. 3. Enter the External Port range of the service you are using. For example , if you want to host Unreal T ournamen t (UT), you would enter the range 7777 to 27900. 4. Check the protocol you will be using, [...]

84 Appendix A: Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 10. I forgot my passwo rd, or the password prompt always appears when I am saving settings to the Router . • Reset the Router to factory default by pressing the Reset button for 10 seconds and then releasing it. If you are still getting prompted for a password w hen sa[...]

85 Appendix A: Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 14. The firmwar e upgra de failed, an d/or the P ower LED is fl ashing. The upgrade could have failed for a number of reasons. Follow these steps to upg rade the firmware and/or make the Power LED stop flashing: • If the firmware upgrade failed, use the TFTP program (i[...]

86 Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router • If your difficulties continue , change the Size to diffe r ent values. T ry this list of values, one value at a time , in this order , until your problem is solved: 1462 1400 1362 1300 17. T he Pow er LED flashes continuousl y . The Power LED lights up when the device is[...]

87 Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Does the Router support IPX or AppleT alk? No. TCP/IP is the only protocol standard for the Inter net and has becom e the global standard for communications. IPX, a NetWar e communications protocol used only to r oute messages from one node to another , and AppleT alk, a com[...]

88 Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router How do I g et Half-Life : T e am Fortress to work with the Router? The default client port for Half-Life is 27005. The co mputers on your LAN need to have “+clientport 2700x” added to the HL shortcut command line; the x would be 6, 7, 8, and on up. This lets multiple com[...]

89 Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router then the Connection tab . Make sure that Internet Explorer is set to Never dial a connection. For Netscape Navigator , click Edit, Preferences, Advanced, and Proxy . Make sure that Netscape Navigator is set to Direct connection to the Internet. What is DMZ H osting? Demilita[...]

90 Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Can I run an ap plication from a remote computer over the wireless network ? This will depend on whether or not the application is des igned to be used over a network. Consult the application’ s documentation to deter mine if it supports operation over a network. What is t[...]

91 Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router What is infrastructure mode? When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode , th e wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point. What is r oaming? Roaming is the ability of a portable computer use r to communicate [...]

92 Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? Frequency-Hopping Spread-Spectrum (FHSS) uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver . Properly synch ronized, the net effect is to maintain a single [...]

93 Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router How many channels/frequencies ar e available with the Router? There are eleven available c hannels, ranging from 1 to 11 (in North America). If your questions are not addressed here , refer to the Linksys website, www .linksys.com.[...]

94 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible . Th e current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation[...]

95 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router SSID. There are several things to k eep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the optio n of broadcasting the SSID . While this option may be more con[...]

96 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router WP A Pre-Shar ed Key . If you do not have a RADIUS server , select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES , en ter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period tim e between 0 and 99,999 seconds[...]

97 Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix C: Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software for Windo ws 2000 or XP Overview Appendix C: Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software for Windows 2000 or XP Overview The Linksys Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router offers a fr ee QuickVPN software program for computers running Windows 2000 or XP . (Computers runn ing other[...]

98 Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix C: Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software for Windo ws 2000 or XP Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software 4. Click WRV54G . 5. Click Linksys QuickVPN Util ity in the More Information section. 6. Save the zip file to your PC , and extract the .exe file . 7. Double-click the .exe file , and follow the on-screen i[...]

99 Appendix D: Configuring IPSec betwe en a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and th e Router Introduc tion Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix D: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the Router Introduction This document demonstrates how to establish a secure IPSec tunnel using preshared keys to join a private network inside[...]

100 Appendix D: Configuring IPSec betwe en a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and th e Router How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router How to Establish a Secure IPSec T unnel Step 1: Create an IPSec Polic y 1. Click the Start but ton, selec t Run , and type secpol.msc in the Open field. The Local Security Setting screen wi[...]

101 Appendix D: Configuring IPSec betwe en a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and th e Router How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 3. The IP Filter List screen should appea r . Enter an appropriate name , su ch as win->Router , for the filter list, and de-select the Use Add Wizard c heck box. Then, click the Add but[...]

102 Appendix D: Configuring IPSec betwe en a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and th e Router How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Filter List 2: Router ->win 7. The New Rule Properties screen will appear . Select the IP Filter List tab , and make sure that wi n -> Router is highlighted. Then, click the Add butto[...]

103 Appendix D: Configuring IPSec betwe en a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and th e Router How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Step 3: Configure Indi vidual T unnel Rules T unnel 1: win->Router 1. From the IP Filter List tab , click the filter list win->Router . 2. Click the Filter Action tab , and click the [...]

104 Appendix D: Configuring IPSec betwe en a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and th e Router How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 4. Select the Authenticatio n Methods tab, and click the Edit button. 5. Change the authentication method to Use this string to protect the key exchange (preshared key) , and enter the pres[...]

105 Appendix D: Configuring IPSec betwe en a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and th e Router How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 7. Select the T unnel Setting tab , and click The tunnel endpoint is speci fied by this IP Address r adio button. Then, enter the Router’s W AN IP Address. 8. Select the Connection T ype [...]

106 Appendix D: Configuring IPSec betwe en a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and th e Router How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 10. Go to the IP Filter List tab , and click the filter list Router ->wi n . 11. Click the Filter Action tab, and select the filter action Require Security . Then, click the Edit button.[...]

107 Appendix D: Configuring IPSec betwe en a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and th e Router How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 13. Change the authentication method to Use this string to pr otect the key exchange (preshared k ey) , and enter the preshared key string, such as XYZ12345. (This is a sample k ey string. [...]

108 Appendix D: Configuring IPSec betwe en a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and th e Router How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router 16. Click the Co nnection T ype tab , and select All network con nections . Then click the OK or Close button to finish. 17. From the Rules tab , click the OK or Close button to return to t[...]

109 Appendix D: Configuring IPSec betwe en a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and th e Router How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Step 5: Create a T unnel Thro ugh the W e b-Based Utility 1. Open your web browser , and enter 192.168.1.1 in the Address field. Press the Ente r key . 2. When the User name and Password fi[...]

110 Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix E: Configuring VPN Tu nnels Overview Appendix E: Configuring VPN T unnels Overview This appendix has two sections. The first explains how to configure a VPN IPSec tunnel between two VPN Routers. The second explains how to connect a QuickVPN client to the VPN Router . Before Y ou Begin The following is a[...]

111 Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix E: Configuring VPN Tu nnels 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 VPN Router 2. 1. Launch the web brow[...]

112 Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix E: Configuring VPN Tu nnels 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 Address field (default is 192.16 8.1.1 )[...]

113 Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix E: Configuring VPN Tu nnels 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 VPN screen, select 3DES from the Encryption drop -down menu. 2. Select SHA1 from the Authentication drop-down men[...]

114 Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix E: Configuring VPN Tu nnels Configuring PC 1 and PC 2 10. Select 768-bit from the Group drop-down menu. 11. Enter 3600 in the Key Life Time field. 12. For Phase 2, the Encryption, Authentication , and PFS settings were set on the VPN screen. Select 1024-bit from the Group drop-down menu. 13. Keep the de[...]

115 Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix E: Configuring VPN Tu nnels Connecting a VPN Client 3. Enter the username in the User name field. 4. Enter the password in the Password field, and enter it again in the Re-enter to confir m field. 5. Click the Add/ Sav e butt on. 6. Click the Activ e checkbox for VPN Client No . 1. 7. Click the Save Set[...]

116 Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix E: Configuring VPN Tu nnels Connecting a VPN Client 5. Enter the password in the Password field. 6. Enter the W AN IP address of VPN Router 1 in the Ser ver Address field. 7. Click the Connect button. 8. When your QuickVPN connection is active, the status screen will appear , and the QuickVPN tray icon [...]

117 Appendix F: Finding the MAC Address an d IP Address for Your Ethernet Ad apter Windows 98 or Me Instructions Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix F: 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 filtering an[...]

118 Appendix F: Finding the MAC Address an d IP Address for Your Ethernet Ad apter Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 1. Click Start and Run . In the Open field, enter cmd . Press the Enter key or click the OK butto n. 2. At the command prompt, enter ipconfig /all . Then press the Enter [...]

119 Appendix G: SNMP Function s Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix G: SNMP Functions SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a widely-us ed network monitoring and control protocol. Data is passed from a SNMP agent, such as the VPN Router , to the workstation console used to oversee the network. The Router then returns information cont a[...]

120 Appendix H: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix H: Upgrading Firmware Y ou can use the Router’s W e b-based Utility to upgrade the firmware; however , if you do so, you will lose the settings you have configured on the Router . Before you upgrade its firmware , write down all of your custom settings. After you upgrad[...]

121 Appendix I: Windows Help Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix I: Windows Help Almost all wireless 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. [...]

122 Appendix J: Glossary Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix J: Glossar y This glossary contains som e basic networking terms you may come across when u sing this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www .linksys.com/glossary . Access P oint - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other [...]

123 Appendix J: Glossary Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router DMZ ( D e m ilitarized Z one) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet. DNS ( D omain N ame S erver) - The IP address of your ISP's ser ver , which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific [...]

124 Appendix J: Glossary Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec ( I nter net P rotocol Sec urity) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the [...]

125 Appendix J: Glossary Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router RJ-45 ( R egistered J ack -45 ) - An Ethernet connecto r that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together . Server -[...]

126 Appendix J: Glossary Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router TKIP ( T emporal K ey I ntegrity P rotocol) - a wireless encr yption protocol that provides dynamic encr yption keys for each packet transmitted. T opology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - T ransmission Rate. Upgrade - T o replace existing software or firmware with a newer versi[...]

127 Appendix K: Specifications Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix K: Specifications Standards 802.11b , 802.11g, 802.3 Ports Internet, Ethernet (1-4), Power Buttons Power , Reset Cabling T ype UTP CA T 5 or better LEDs Power , Internet, Ethern et (1, 2, 3, 4), Wireless-G, DMZ T ransmit Power 19 dBm Security Features WEP , 802.1x Authenticati[...]

128 Appendix L: Warranty Informat ion Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix L: W arranty Information LIMITED W A RRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a period of three year s (the “Warra nty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under nor mal use . Y our exclusive remedy and L[...]

129 Appendix M: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-G VPN Broad band Router Appendix M: 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 interfe rence in[...]

130 Appendix M: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-G VPN Broad band Router User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains importa nt information for u sers with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to[...]

131 Appendix M: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-G VPN Broad band Router[...]

132 Appendix M: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-G VPN Broad band Router[...]

133 Appendix M: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-G VPN Broad band Router[...]

134 Appendix M: Regulato ry Information Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router For more information, visit www .linksys.com.[...]

135 Appendix N: Contact Inf ormation Wireless-G VPN Broadban d Router Appendix N: 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 an[...]