Appendix B: Using Linksys Quickvpn For Windows 2000, Xp, Or Vista; Overview; Before You Begin; Installing The Linksys Quickvpn Software - Linksys RVS4000 User Manual

Appendix B
Appendix B:
Using Linksys QuickVPN for
Windows 000, XP, or Vista

Overview

This appendix explains how to install and use the Linksys
QuickVPN software that can be downloaded from www.
linksys.com. QuickVPN works with computers running
Windows 2000, XP, or Vista. (Computers using other
operating systems will have to use third-party VPN software.)
For Windows Vista, QuickVPN Client version 1.2.5 or later is
required.

Before You Begin

The QuickVPN program only works with a Linksys
4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN that is properly
configured to accept a QuickVPN connection. Follow these
instructions to configure the Router's VPN client settings:
Click the VPN tab.
1.
2. Click the VPN Client Accounts tab.
3. Enter the username in the Username field.
4. Enter the password in the Password field, and enter it
again in the Re-enter to confirm field.
Click Add/Save.
5.
Click the Active checkbox for VPN Client No. 1.
6.
Click Save Settings.
7.
VPN Client Accounts Screen
4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN
Using Linksys QuickVPN for Windows 2000, XP, or Vista

Installing the Linksys QuickVPN Software

Installing from the CD-ROM

1. Insert the RVS4000 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
Go to the Start menu and then click Run. In the field
provided, enter D:\VPN_Client.exe (if "D" is the letter
of your CD-ROM drive).
The License Agreement screen appears. Click Yes to
2.
accept the agreement and the appropriate files are
copied to the computer.
3. Click Finished to complete the installation. Proceed to
the section, "Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software".

Downloading and Installing from the Internet

Go to www.linksys.com and select Products.
1.
Click Business Solutions.
2.
Click Router/VPN Solutions.
3.
Click RVS4000.
4.
Click Linksys QuickVPN Utility in the More Information
5.
section.
License Agreement
Copying Files
Finished Installing Files
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