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10/100 8-Port
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 10/100 8-Port VPN Router User Guide WIRED RV082 Model No.
  • Page 2 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Copyright and Trademarks Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. How to Use this Guide This User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the Router easier than ever.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Networking Basics An Introduction to LANs The Use of IP Addresses Why do I need a VPN? What is a VPN? Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router The Front Panel The Back Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the Router...
  • Page 4 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Setup Tab - Advanced Routing DHCP Tab - Setup DHCP Tab - Status System Management Tab - Dual-WAN System Management Tab - SNMP System Management Tab - Diagnostic System Management Tab - Factory Default System Management Tab - Firmware Upgrade System Management Tab - Restart System Management Tab - Setting Backup LAN Management Tab - LAN Setup...
  • Page 5 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix E: Battery Replacement Replacing a Lithium Battery Appendix F: Windows Help Appendix G: Glossary Appendix H: Specifications Appendix I: Warranty Information Appendix J: Regulatory Information Appendix K: Contact Information...
  • Page 6 10/100 8-Port VPN Router List of Figures Figure 2-1: VPN Router-to-VPN Router VPN Figure 2-2: Computer-to-VPN Router VPN Figure 3-1: Front Panel Figure 3-2: Back Panel Figure 4-1: Example of a Typical Network Figure 4-2: Connect a PC Figure 4-3: Connect the Internet and DMZ/Internet Figure 4-4: Connect the Power Figure 5-1: TCP/IP for Windows 98 and Me Figure 5-2: Obtain an IP address automatically for Windows 98 and Me...
  • Page 7 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Figure 6-15: UPnP Figure 6-16: One-to-One NAT Figure 6-17: MAC Clone Figure 6-18: DDNS Figure 6-19: Advanced Routing Figure 6-20: DHCP Setup Figure 6-21: DHCP Status Figure 6-22: Dual-WAN Smart Link Backup Figure 6-23: Dual WAN Load Balance Figure 6-24: SNMP Figure 6-25: DNS Name Lookup Figure 6-26: Ping...
  • Page 8 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Figure 6-45: Client to Gateway Figure 6-46: Gateway to Gateway Figure 6-47: Client to Gateway Figure 6-48: Advanced Figure 6-49: VPN Pass Through Figure 6-50: System Log Figure 6-51: System Statistics Figure 6-52: Wizard Figure 6-53: Dual WAN or DMZ Figure 6-54: Host and Domain Name Figure 6-55: WAN Connection Type Figure 6-56: Obtain an IP Automatically...
  • Page 9 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Figure C-1: IP Configuration Screen Figure C-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address Figure C-3: MAC Address/Physical Address Figure C-4: MAC Address Clone Figure D-1: Mounting Brackets Figure D-2: Attaching the Brackets to the Router and Rack-Mounting the Router Figure D-3: Wall-Mounting the Router Figure D-4: Wall-Mounting Hardware...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome 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 small business needs. Like any router, it lets multiple computers in your office share an Internet connection. But the unique dual Internet ports on the 10/100 8-Port VPN Router let you connect a second Internet line as a backup to insure that you're never disconnected.

  • Page 11: What's In This Guide

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router What’s in this Guide? 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-Port VPN Router applications and this User Guide. •...
  • Page 12 • Appendix J: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • Appendix K: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Networking Basics

    10/100 8-Port 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 the data that travels between these two networks.

  • Page 14: Why Do I Need A Vpn

    10/100 8-Port 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 Type is Obtain an IP automatically (DHCP). The PC or network device obtaining an IP address is called the DHCP client. DHCP frees you from having to assign IP addresses manually every time a new user is added to your network.

  • Page 15: What Is A Vpn

    10/100 8-Port 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 as it travels through unsecured networks, such as the Internet.

  • Page 16: Figure 2-1: Vpn Router-To-Vpn Router Vpn

    As VPNs utilize the Internet, distance is not a factor. Using the VPN, the businesswoman now has a secure connection to the central office's network, as if she were physically connected. For additional information and instructions about creating your own VPN, please visit Linksys’s website at www.linksys.com.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Router

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs, ports, and Reset button are located on the front panel of the Router. WAN2 WAN1 Figure 3-1: Front Panel Ports 1-8 (LAN) These eight LAN (Ethernet) ports connect to network devices, such as PCs, print servers, or additional switches.

  • Page 18: The Back Panel

    10/100 8-Port 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 Internet port, and it lights up when the Router is connected to the hub, switch, or public server when used as a DMZ port. Internet Green.

  • Page 19: Chapter 4: Connecting The Router

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Overview To set up your network, you will do the following: • Connect the Router to one of your PCs according to the instructions in this chapter. • If necessary, configure your PCs to obtain an IP address automatically from the Router, according to “Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs.”...

  • Page 20: Connection Instructions

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Connection Instructions 1. Before you begin, make sure that all of your hardware is powered 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 the front of the Router (see Figure 4-2).

  • Page 21: Chapter 5: Configuring The Pcs

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs Overview The instructions in this chapter will help you configure each of your computers so they will be able to communicate with the Router. Each PC must be set to obtain an IP address (or TCP/IP) address automatically (called DHCP).

  • Page 22: Configuring Windows 2000 Pcs

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router 5. Click the OK button again. Windows may ask you for the original Windows installation disk or additional files. Supply them by pointing to the correct file location, e.g., D:\win98, D:\win9x, c:\windows\options\cabs, etc. (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). 6.

  • Page 23: Figure 5-5: Internet Protocol (Tcp/Ip) For Windows Xp

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router 3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. See Figure 5-5. 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically (see Figure 5-6). Once the new window appears, click the OK button. Click the OK button again (or the Close button if any settings were changed) to complete the PC configuration.

  • Page 24: Chapter 6: Set Up And Configure The Router

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Chapter 6: Set Up and Configure the Router Overview For your convenience, use the Router’s Web-based Utility to set it up and configure it. This chapter will explain all of the functions in this Utility. There are eleven main tabs in the Utility: System Summary, Setup, DHCP, System Management, LAN Management, Firewall, VPN, Log, Wizard, Support, and Logout.
  • Page 25 10/100 8-Port VPN Router • DDNS. DDNS (Dynamic DNS) service allows you to assign a fixed domain name to a dynamic WAN IP address. This allows you to host your own Web, FTP or other type of TCP/IP server in your LAN. •...
  • Page 26 • Wizard. Use this tab to access two Setup Wizards, the Basic Setup Wizard and Access Rule Setup Wizard. Support Tab • Support. This tab supplies buttons to access the user guide and the Linksys website. Logout Tab • Logout. Clicking this tab exits you from the Utility.

  • Page 27: How To Access The Web-Based Utility

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based Utility of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Figure 6-1: Router’s IP Address Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field, as shown in Figure 6-1. Press the Enter key. •...

  • Page 28: Figure 6-4: Site Map

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Port Statistics Users can click the port number from the port diagram to see the status of the selected port. If the port is disabled, it will be red; if enabled, it will be black; if connected, it will be green. In the summary table, it will show the setting of the port selected by users, such as Type, Link Status (up or down), Port Disable (on or off), Priority (High or Normal), Speed Status (10Mbps or 100Mbps), Duplex Status (half or full), Auto negotiation (enable or disable).
  • Page 29 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Block WAN Request: It shows the status (On/ Off) and hyperlinks to the Block WAN Request section on the General page of the Firewall Tab. VPN Setting Status VPN Summary: It hyperlinks to Summary page of VPN Tab. Tunnel(s) Used: It shows the number of Tunnels used.

  • Page 30: Setup Tab - Network

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Setup Tab - Network The Setup screen contains all of the router’s basic setup functions. See Figure 6-5. The device 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 connect to the Internet through an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or broadband (DSL, cable modem) carrier.

  • Page 31: Figure 6-6: Obtain An Ip Automatically

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router WAN Connection Type Obtain an IP Automatically If your ISP automatically assigns an IP Address, select Obtain an IP automatically. Your ISP will assign these values. If you check the box for Use the Following DNS Server Addresses, enter a specific DNS Server IP. Multiple DNS IP Settings are common.

  • Page 32: Setup Tab - Password

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Setup Tab - Password The Router's default User Name and password is admin, and it is strongly recommended that you change the Router's password from the default. If you leave the password field blank, all users on your network will be able to access the Router simply by entering admin into the password field.

  • Page 33: Setup Tab - Dmz Host

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Setup Tab - DMZ Host The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Host feature allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet to use a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or video conferencing. See Figure 6-12. Enter the DMZ Private IP Address to access the DMZ Host settings.

  • Page 34: Setup Tab - Upnp Page

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Port Triggering Some Internet applications or games use alternate ports to communicate between server and LAN host. When you want to use those applications, enter the triggering (outgoing) port and alternate incoming port in this table. The Router will forward the incoming packets to the LAN host.

  • Page 35: Setup Tab - Mac Clone

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Consider a LAN for which the ISP has assigned the IP addresses range from 209.19.28.16 to 209.19.28.31, with 209.19.28.16 used as the Router’s WAN IP (NAT Public) Address. The address range of 192.168.168.1 to 192.168.168.255 is used for the machines on the LAN. Typically, only machines that have been designated as Public LAN Servers will be accessible from the Internet.

  • Page 36: Setup Tab - Ddns

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Setup Tab - DDNS DDNS (Dynamic DNS) service allows you to assign a fixed domain name to a dynamic WAN IP address. This allows you to host your own Web, FTP or other type of TCP/IP server in your LAN. See Figure 6-18. Before configuring DDNS, you need to visit www.dyndns.org and register a domain name.
  • Page 37 To set up static routing, you should add routing entries in the Router's table that tell the device where to send all incoming packets. All of your network routers should direct the default route entry to the Linksys Router. Enter the following data to create a static route entry: 1.

  • Page 38: Dhcp Tab - Setup

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router DHCP Tab - Setup Setup The Router can be used as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server on your network. A DHCP server assigns available IP addresses to each computer on your network automatically. If you choose to enable the DHCP server option, you must configure all of the PCs on your LAN to connect to a DHCP server.

  • Page 39: System Management Tab - Dual-Wan

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router System Management Tab - Dual-WAN Dual-WAN There are two functions provided for users – Smart Link Backup and Load Balance. If you selected DMZ on the setup page, you cannot do the Dual-WAN settings here. If Smart Link Backup is selected, you only need to choose which WAN port is the primary and then the other will be the backup.

  • Page 40: System Management Tab - Diagnostic

    The Internet has a service called the Domain Name Service (DNS), which allows users to enter an easily remembered host name, such as www.RV082.com, instead of numerical TCP/IP addresses to access Internet resources. The Router has a DNS lookup tool that will return the numerical TCP/IP address of a host name.

  • Page 41: System Management Tab - Factory Default

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router pinging the DNS server, or other machine at the ISP’s location. If this test is successful, try pinging devices outside the ISP. This will show if the problem lies with the ISP’s connection. See Figure 6-26. Enter the IP address of the device being pinged and click the Go button.

  • Page 42: System Management Tab - Firmware Upgrade

    To use this feature, click the Export button, and your browser will bring up a dialog asking you where you would like to store your Preferences file. This file will be called “RV082.exp” by default, but you may rename it if you wish.

  • Page 43: Lan Management Tab - Lan Setup

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router LAN Management Tab - LAN Setup In this Router, users can configure the connection status for each port, such as Priority, Speed, Duplex and Auto Negotiation. See Figure 6-34. Basic Per Port Config. Disable: Check the box, the port will be disabled. It is a per-port setting. Priority: Select High or Normal for Port-based QoS (Quality of Service).

  • Page 44: Firewall Tab - General

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Firewall Tab - General From the Firewall Tab, you can configure the Router to deny or allow specific internal users from accessing the Internet. You can also configure the Router to deny or allow specific Internet users from accessing the internal servers.

  • Page 45: Firewall Tab - Access Rules

    Besides the Default Rules, all configured Network Access Rules are listed in the table, and you can choose the Priority for each custom rule. * HTTP service from LAN side to RV082 is always allowed. * DHCP service from LAN side is always allowed.

  • Page 46: Firewall Tab - Content Filter

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Click the Save Settings button to save the Service Management settings or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. The screen in Figure 6-40 will appear when your settings are correct. User can select Log packet match this rule or Not log. Figure 6-40: Settings are Successful Source Interface Select the Source Interface (LAN, WAN1, WAN2, Any) from the pull-down menu.

  • Page 47: Vpn Tab - Summary

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Apply this rule Always: When selected, Content Filtering is enforced at all times. From: When selected, Content Filtering is enforced during the time and days specified. Enter the time period, in 24-hour format, and select the day of the week that Content Filtering is enforced. Click the Save Settings button when you finish the Content Filter settings, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.

  • Page 48: Figure 6-44: Gateway To Gateway

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Tunnel Name: It shows the Tunnel Name that you enter in the Gateway to Gateway page, Client to Gateway page or Group ID Name. Status: It shows Connected, Hostname Resolution Failed, Resolving Hostname or Waiting for Connection. If users select Manual in IPSec Setup page, the Status will show Manual and no Tunnel Test function for Manual Keying Mode.

  • Page 49: Vpn Tab - Gateway To Gateway

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Local Group: It shows the IP address and Subnet of Local Group you set up. Remote Client: It shows the amount of Remote Client of this GroupVPN. Remote Clients Status: If you click the Detail List button, it shows the details of Group Name, IP address and Connection Time of this Group VPN.
  • Page 50 Dynamic IP + E-mail Addr.(USER FQDN) Authentication: If the Local Security Gateway has a dynamic IP, select this type. When the Remote Security Gateway requests to create a tunnel with the Router, the RV082 will work as a responder. If you select this type, just enter the E-mail address for Authentication.
  • Page 51 IP, so you don’t need to enter the IP address. When the Remote Security Gateway requests to create a tunnel with the RV082, the RV082 will work as a responder. If you select this type, just enter the Domain Name for Authentication, and the Domain Name must be the same as the Local Gateway of the remote VPN device.
  • Page 52 10/100 8-Port VPN Router IPSec Setup In order for any encryption to occur, the two ends of the tunnel must agree on the type of encryption and the way the data will be decrypted. This is done by sharing a “key” to the encryption code. There are two Keying Modes of key management, Manual and IKE with Preshared Key (automatic).
  • Page 53 10/100 8-Port VPN Router IKE with Preshared Key (automatic) IKE is an Internet Key Exchange protocol that used to negotiate key material for SA (Security Association). IKE uses the Pre-shared Key field to authenticate the remote IKE peer. Phase 1 DH Group: Phase 1 is used to create a security association (SA). DH (Diffie-Hellman) is a key exchange protocol that used during phase 1 of the authentication process to establish pre-shared keys.
  • Page 54 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Phase 2 Authentication: There are two methods of authentication, MD5 and SHA. The Authentication method determines a method to authenticate the ESP packets. Both sides must use the same Authentication method. MD5 is a one-way hashing algorithm that produces a 128-bit digest. If users enable the AH Hash Algorithm in Advanced, then it is recommended to select Null to disable authenticating ESP packets in Phase 2, but both sides of the tunnel must use the same setting.

  • Page 55: Vpn Tab - Client To Gateway

    Figure 6-47: Client to Gateway Group VPN Group No.: The group no. will be generated automatically from 1~2. Two GroupVPNs are supported by RV082. Group ID Name: Enter the Group ID Name. Such as, American Sales Group. Interface: Select the Interface from the drop-down menu. When dual WAN is enable, there are two options.
  • Page 56 Dynamic IP + E-mail Addr.(USER FQDN) Authentication: If the Local Security Gateway has a dynamic IP, select this type. When the Remote Security Gateway requests to create a tunnel with the Router, the RV082 will work as a responder. If you select this type, just enter the E-mail address for Authentication.
  • Page 57 IP, so you don’t need to enter the IP address. When the Remote Security Gateway requests to create a tunnel with the RV082, the RV082 will work as a responder. If you select this type, just enter the Domain Name for Authentication, and the Domain Name must be the same as the Local Gateway of the remote client.
  • Page 58 Domain Name (FQDN) (Fully Qualified Domain Name): If you select FQDN, enter the FQDN of the Remote Client. When the Remote Client requests to create a tunnel with the RV082, the RV082 will work as a responder. The Domain Name must match the local settings of the Remote Client.
  • Page 59 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Authentication Key: This field specifies a key used to authenticate IP traffic and the Authentication Key is generated yourself. The hexadecimal value is acceptable in this field. Both sides must use the same Authentication key. If MD5 is selected, the Authentication Key is 32-bit. If users do not fill up to 32-bit, this field will be filled up to 32-bit automatically by 0.
  • Page 60 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Phase 2 Encryption: Phase 2 is used to create one or more IPSec SAs, which are then used to key IPSec sessions. There are two methods of encryption, DES and 3DES. The Encryption method determines the length of the key used to encrypt/decrypt ESP packets.

  • Page 61: Figure 6-48: Advanced

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Advanced For most users, the settings on the VPN page should be satisfactory. This device provides an advanced IPSec setting page for some special users such as reviewers. Click the Advanced button to link you to that page. Advanced settings are only for IKE with Preshared Key mode of IPSec.

  • Page 62: Vpn Tab - Vpn Pass Through

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router VPN Tab - VPN Pass Through IPSec Pass Through See Figure 6-49. Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. IPSec Pass Through is enabled by default to allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Router. PPTP Pass Through Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Pass Through is the method used to enable VPN sessions.
  • Page 63 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Mail Server: If you wish to have any log or alert information E-mailed to you, then you must enter the name or numerical IP address of your SMTP server. Your Internet Service Provider can provide you with this information. Send E-mail To: This is the E-mail address to which your log files will be sent.

  • Page 64: Log Tab - System Statistics

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Log Tab - System Statistics This tab displays the system statistics including the Device Name, Status, IP Address, MAC Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Received Packets, Sent Packets, Total Packets, Received Bytes, Sent Bytes, Total Bytes, Error Packets Received and Dropped Packets Received for LAN, WAN1 and WAN2.

  • Page 65: Wizard Tab

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Wizard Tab Use this tab to access two Setup Wizards, the Basic Setup Wizard and the Access Rule Setup Wizard. They will help you to set up the Router to access the Internet and set up a Firewall security policy. The wizard will guide you through a series of menus to configure your Router.

  • Page 66: Figure 6-56: Obtain An Ip Automatically

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router If you chose Obtain an IP automatically, Figure 6-56 appears. Select Use DNS Server provided by ISP (default) or Use the Following DNS Server Addresses, if you want to enter a specific IP. Click Next to continue.

  • Page 67: Figure 6-59: Wan Connection Type Wan2

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Figure 6-61: Static IP WAN2 Figure 6-59: WAN Connection Type WAN2 Figure 6-62: PPPoE WAN2 Figure 6-63: Save Settings Figure 6-60: Obtain an IP WAN2 Chapter 6: Set Up and Configure the Router Wizard Tab...

  • Page 68: Figure 6-64: Access Rules Policy

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Access Rule Setup 1. Click the Launch Now button to run the Access Rule Wizard to help you easily set up the Firewall security policy for the Router. 2. The first screen to appear is Figure 6-64. This screen explains the Access Rules. Click Next to continue. Click Exit if you want to exit the wizard.

  • Page 69: Figure 6-67: Select The Log

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Figure 6-67: Select the Log Figure 6-70: When it Works Figure 6-68: Select the Source Figure 6-71: Save Settings Figure 6-72: Settings are Successful Figure 6-69: Select the Destination Chapter 6: Set Up and Configure the Router Wizard Tab...

  • Page 70: Support Tab

    Support Tab Manual Click the On Line Manual button, and it will link to the Support page of the Linksys website. Click the Downloads button from the Technical Support menu, then select the RV082 from the drop-down menu, select your operating system, then click Downloads for this Product. Click User Guide.

  • Page 71: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router. Read the descriptions below to help solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
  • Page 72 10/100 8-Port VPN Router B. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option. C. In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button.
  • Page 73 10/100 8-Port 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 and “Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs” for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings. For Windows 2000: 1.
  • Page 74 E. In the command prompt, type ping www.linksys.com and press the Enter key. • If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Internet. If you cannot open a webpage, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.
  • Page 75 Refer to “Problem #7, I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet applications” for details. Check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information. 6. I need to set up a server behind my Router.
  • Page 76 10/100 8-Port VPN Router documentation provided with the server you installed. Follow these steps to set up port forwarding through the Router’s Web-based Utility. We will be setting up web, ftp, and mail servers. A. Access the Router’s Web-based Utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. Go to the Setup =>...
  • Page 77 10/100 8-Port 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 Save Setting button. Click the Exit button. C. Enter the IP Address of the server that you want the Internet users to access. For example, if the web server’s Ethernet adapter IP address is 192.168.1.100, you would enter 100 in the field provided.
  • Page 78 12. I need to upgrade the firmware. In order to upgrade the firmware with the latest features, you need to go to the Linksys website and download the latest firmware at www.linksys.com. Follow these steps: Appendix A: Troubleshooting...
  • Page 79 10/100 8-Port VPN Router A. Go to the Linksys website at http://www.linksys.com and download the latest 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 Linksys Web Site button. Select the Router from the pull-down menu and choose the firmware from the options.
  • Page 80 10/100 8-Port VPN Router F. You may see the login status display as Connecting. Press the F5 key to refresh 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.

  • Page 81: Frequently Asked Questions

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router 17. When I enter a URL or IP address, I get a time-out error or am prompted to retry. • Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your workstation’s IP settings are correct (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS).
  • Page 82 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Does the Router support any operating system other than Windows 98, Millennium, 2000, or XP? Yes, but Linksys does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, configuration or troubleshooting of any non-Windows operating systems.
  • Page 83 Reset the Router by holding down the Reset button for ten seconds. Reset your cable or DSL modem by powering the unit off and then on. Obtain and flash the latest firmware release that is readily available on the Linksys website, www.linksys.com.
  • Page 84 How do I get mIRC to work with the Router? Under the Setup => Forwarding tab, set port forwarding to 113 for the PC on which you are using mIRC. If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Appendix A: Troubleshooting...

  • Page 85: Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware

    Router. To upgrade the Router’s firmware, follow these instructions: 1. Download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com or click the Firmware Download from Linksys Web Site button. Select the Router from the pull-down menu and choose the firmware from the options.

  • Page 86: Appendix C: Finding The Mac Address And Ip Address For Your Ethernet Adapter

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your 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 feature of the Router. You can also find the IP address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter. This IP address is used for the Router’s filtering, forwarding, and/or DMZ features.

  • Page 87: For The Router's Web-Based Utility

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen (Figure C-3); it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter. This appears as a series of numbers and letters. The MAC address/Physical Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering. Note: The MAC address is also called the Physical Address.

  • Page 88: Appendix D: Physical Setup Of The Router

    10/100 8-Port 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 You can set the Router on a desktop, install it in a rack with attached brackets, or mount it on the wall. Placement of the Router Set the Router on a desktop or other flat, secure surface.

  • Page 89: Figure D-2: Attaching The Brackets To The Router And Rack-Mounting The Router

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Line up the bracket holes with the holes in the Router and attach with the screws, using four on each side of the Router. After the brackets are attached to the Router by screws, you can rack-mount it. Attach the Router to the rack as shown below in Figure D-2, with two screws on each side.

  • Page 90: Figure D-3: Wall-Mounting The Router

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Wall-Mounting the Router The Router is shown in Figure D-3 with two holes on the 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 secured on the wall, line up the Router’s holes with the screws on the wall to wall-mount it.

  • Page 91: Figure D-4: Wall-Mounting Hardware

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Figure D-4: Wall-Mounting Hardware Appendix D: Physical Setup of the Router Setting up the Router...

  • Page 92: Appendix E: Battery Replacement

    Linksys Technical Support. Do not attempt to replace this battery yourself. You must call Linksys Technical Support to replace the battery. Danger of explosion exists if the lithium battery is incorrectly replaced. The battery can only be replaced with the same or equivalent type of CR2032 lithium battery.

  • Page 93: Appendix F: Windows Help

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix F: 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.

  • Page 94: Appendix G: Glossary

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix G: Glossary 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
  • Page 95 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Buffer - A block of memory that temporarily holds data to be worked on later when a device is currently too busy to accept the data. Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.
  • Page 96 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. Encryption - Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized people. Ethernet - An IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.
  • Page 97 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
  • Page 98 10/100 8-Port VPN Router PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network.
  • Page 99 10/100 8-Port VPN Router TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that uses UDP and has no directory or password capability.

  • Page 100: Appendix H: Specifications

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix H: 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 Type Ethernet Category 5 LEDs System, Internet, DMZ/Internet, DMZ Mode, Diag, 1-8 UPnP able/cert Security Features SPI Firewall, DES and 3DES Encryption for IPSec VPN Tunnel...

  • Page 101: Appendix I: Warranty Information

    Linksys product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys's entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.

  • Page 102: Appendix J: Regulatory Information

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix J: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 103: Appendix K: Contact Information

    Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Or fax your request in to:...

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