Cisco RVS4000 Quick Start Manual page 2

2 Before You Begin
To prepare the router for installation do the following:
• Obtain the setup information for your specific type of Internet connection
from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• Power off all of your network hardware, including the router, PCs, and cable
modem or DSL modem.
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3 Installation
Perform the steps in this section to install the hardware.
S 1 Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the LAN
TEP
ports (labeled 1-4) on the back of the router. Connect the other end
to an Ethernet port on a PC.
S 2 Repeat step 1 to connect up to four PCs, switches, or other network
TEP
devices to the router.
S TEP 3 Connect an Ethernet network cable from your cable modem or DSL
modem to the Internet port on the back panel of the router.
S TEP 4 Power on the cable or DSL modem.
S 5 Connect the power adapter to the router's Power port and plug the
TEP
other end into an electrical outlet.
S 6 The Power and Internet LEDs on the front panel will light up green as
TEP
soon as the power adapter is connected.
S 7 Power on the PCs.
TEP
The router hardware installation is now complete.
4
Configure the Router
To configure the RVS4000, plug a PC into the router and launch the web-based
configuration utility as follows.
N OTE Before setting up the router, make sure your PCs are
configured to obtain an IP (or TCP/IP) address automatically
from the router.
S 1 Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.
TEP
S 2 In the Address field enter http://192.168.1.1 and press Enter.
TEP
S 3 In the User Name and Password fields, enter admin.
TEP
The default user name and password is admin.
S 4 Click OK.
TEP
For added security, you should later set a new password using the
Administration > Management window of the web-based utility.
S 5 The web-based utility will appear with the Setup menu and Summary
TEP
selected. Click WAN under the Setup menu.
S TEP 6 If requested by your ISP (usually cable ISPs), complete the Host Name
and Domain Name fields, and the MTU and MTU Size fields.
Otherwise, leave the defaults.
S 7 In the WAN screen, choose an Internet Connection Type from the
TEP
drop-down menu. Depending on which Internet connection type you
select, addtional setup may be required.
The Internet Connection Types are:
Automatic Configuration - DHCP: If you are connecting through DHCP
or a dynamic IP address from your ISP, keep this default setting.
Static IP: If your ISP assigns you a static IP address, select Static IP
from the drop-down menu. Complete the Internet IP Address, Subnet
Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS fields. Enter at least one DNS
address.
PPPoE: If you are connecting through PPPoE, select PPPoE from the
drop-down menu. Complete the User Name and Password fields.
PPTP: PPTP is a service used in Europe only. If you are using a PPTP
connection, check with your ISP for the necessary setup information.
Heartbeat Signal: Heartbeat Signal is used primarily in Australia.
Check with your ISP for the necessary setup information.
L2TP: L2TP is used mostly in Europe. Check with your ISP for the
necessary setup information.
S TEP 8 When you are finished entering your Internet connection settings, click
Save.
S 9 Restart or power on your PC to obtain the new router setting.
TEP
S 10 Test the setup by opening your web browser from any computer and
TEP
entering http://www.cisco.com/smb.
Congratulations! The installation of the router is complete.
N OTE For more information about advanced settings and security
options, refer to the Cisco RVS4000 4-Port Gigabit Security
Router with VPN Administration Guide on your CD-ROM. You
can also access this guide and other related documentation
on Cisco.com, as indicated in the next section.
5 Where to Go from Here
Resource Location
Technical http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9923/
Documentation tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Customer Support www.cisco.com/en/US/support/
tsd_cisco_small_business_support_center_contacts.
html
Open Source License www.cisco.com/go/osln
Notices
Regulatory www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9923/
Compliance and tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Safety Information
Warranty Information www.cisco.com/go/warranty
Cisco Partner Central www.cisco.com/web/partners/sell/smb
site for Small Business