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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 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • 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 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B: Installing the Linksys VPN Client Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based Utility...
  • Page 5 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix H: Glossary Appendix I: Specifications Appendix J: Warranty Information Appendix K: Regulatory Information Appendix L: 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: Router’s IP Address Figure 5-2: Login Screen...
  • Page 7 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Figure 5-21: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing Figure 5-22: Setup Tab - Routing Table Entry List Figure 5-23: DHCP Setup Figure 5-24: DHCP Status Figure 5-25: System Management Tab - Dual-WAN Figure 5-26: Protocol Binding - Service Management Figure 5-27: System Management Tab - SNMP Figure 5-28: System Management Tab - DNS Name Lookup Figure 5-29: System Management Tab - Ping...
  • Page 8 Figure 5-72: Access Rule Wizard - When it Works Figure 5-73: Save Settings Figure 5-74: Settings are Successful Figure 5-75: Support Figure B-1: Linksys VPN License Agreement Figure B-2: Linksys VPN Installation Complete Figure B-3: Linksys QuickVPN Figure C-1: IP Configuration Screen...
  • Page 9 10/100 8-Port VPN Router 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 83 Figure D-3: Wall-Mounting the Router Figure D-4: Wall-Mounting Hardware Figure F-1: Upgrade Firmware...

  • 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. • Appendix B: Installing the Linksys VPN Client This appendix instructs you on how to install the Linksys QuickVPN Client for remote users. • Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter.
  • Page 12 This appendix supplies the Router’s warranty information. • Appendix K: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Router’s regulatory information. • Appendix L: 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. 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 “Appendix G: Windows Help”.

  • 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. Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on a network device, e.g., a PC, print server, hub, or switch.

  • Page 21: Chapter 5: Setting Up And Configuring The Router

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Router Overview The Router comes with a Web-based Utility that allows for easy set up and configuration. This chapter will explain all of the functions in this Utility. (You can access the web-based utility by accessing 192.168.1.1.) There are eleven main tabs in the Utility: System Summary, Setup, DHCP, System Management, Port Management, Firewall, VPN, Log, Wizard, Support, and Logout.
  • Page 22 10/100 8-Port VPN Router • MAC Clone. Some ISPs require that you register a MAC address. From this screen, you can “clone” your network adapter's MAC address onto the Router. This prevents you from having to call your ISP to change the registered MAC address to the Router's MAC address.
  • Page 23 • Client to Gateway. From this screen, tunnels between a Local VPN device and a mobile user can be administered. • VPN Client Access. From this screen, you can manage the use of the Linksys QuickVPN Client, the VPN Client software that came with this Router. This allows network users remote access via the VPN.

  • Page 24: How To Access The Web-Based Utility

    • Wizard. Use this tab to access two Setup Wizards, the Basic Setup Wizard and Access Rule Setup Wizard. Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address Support Tab • Support. The buttons on this tab allow you to access the user guide and the Linksys website. Logout Tab • Logout. Clicking this tab exits you from the Utility.

  • Page 25: Figure 5-4: Site Map

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router System Up Time: This displays the length of time in Days, Hours, and Minutes that the Router has been active, along with the current time. Configuration If you need help configuring the router, click the Setup Wizard button. A complete walk-through of the Setup Wizard is shown in the Wizard Tab section.
  • Page 26 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Firewall Setting Status SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection): This shows if the SPI status is On or Off, hyperlinked to that section of the Firewall Tab. DoS (Denial of Service): This shows if the DoS status is On or Off, hyperlinked to that section of the Firewall Tab. Block WAN Request: This shows if the Block WAN Request status is On or Off, hyperlinked to that section of the Firewall Tab.

  • Page 27: Setup Tab - Network

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Setup Tab - Network The Setup screen contains all of the Router’s basic setup functions. These functions can be set from this screen but normally don’t need to be adjusted, as the Router has been designed to be used in most network settings without changing any of the default values.

  • Page 28: Figure 5-7: Wan Connection Type - Static Ip

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Static IP If you have to specify the WAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway Address, and DNS Server, select Static IP. All of this information can be obtained from your ISP. PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) (most DSL users) Your ISP will let you know whether PPPoE should be enabled or not, which will be determined by if they use this protocol.

  • Page 29: Figure 5-10: Wan Connection Type - Transparent Bridge

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Transparent Bridge Transparent Bridging is used when you have two large networks that you wish to bridge together. Your network administrator should fill in the information for both network segments, including the range of IP addresses each network includes.

  • Page 30: Setup Tab - Time

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

  • Page 31: Setup Tab - Dmz Host

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Setup Tab - DMZ Host The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Host feature opens the firewall for one of your network’s users so they can access the Internet to use a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or video conferencing. This user, however, is unprotected by the firewall.

  • Page 32: Figure 5-16: Port Range Forwarding - Service Management

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Port Range Forwarding 1. Select the Service from the pull-down menu, shown in Figure 5-15. 2. If the Service you need is not listed in the menu, please click the Service Management button to add the new Service Name, and enter the Protocol and Port Range.

  • Page 33: Setup Tab - Upnp Page

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Setup Tab - UPnP Page UPnP forwarding can be used to set up public services on your network. Windows XP can modify those entries via UPnP when UPnP function is enabled. UPnP Function: Enable this function by selecting Yes. The default setting for this feature is No. To add a UPnP function: 1.

  • Page 34: Setup Tab - Mac Clone

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Setup Tab - MAC Clone Some ISPs require that you register a MAC address. The MAC Clone feature “clones” your network adapter's MAC address onto the Router, and prevents you from having to call your ISP to change the registered MAC address to the Router's MAC address.

  • Page 35: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Setup Tab - Advanced Routing Dynamic Routing The Router's dynamic routing feature can be used to automatically adjust to physical changes in the network's layout. The Router uses the dynamic RIP protocol, which is a networking protocol to manage network communications or communications between networks.

  • Page 36: Figure 5-22: Setup Tab - Routing Table Entry List

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Static Routing You will need to configure Static Routing if there are multiple routers connected to your network. The static routing function determines the path data follows over your network. Static routing allows different IP domain users to access the Internet through this device.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Dhcp Tab - Status

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router DHCP Tab - Status The DHCP Server Status reports the IP of the DHCP Server, the number of Dynamic IP Addresses and Static IP Addresses Used, DHCP Addresses Available and Total Addresses within the Range set. The Client Table shows the information related to each PC on the network: Client Host Name, IP Address, MAC Address, and Leased Time.

  • Page 39: Figure 5-26: Protocol Binding - Service Management

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Bandwidth Enter the maximum Bandwidth of Upstreamand Downstream for WAN1 and WAN2, as provided by your ISP. Protocol Binding Select a Protocol from the drop-down menu next to Service or, if the one you’re looking for isn’t available, set up a new one by clicking the Service Management button.

  • Page 40: System Management Tab - Snmp

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router System Management Tab - SNMP SNMP, or Simple Network Management Protocol, is a network protocol that provides network administrators with the ability to monitor the status of the Router and receive notification of any critical events as they occur on the network.

  • Page 41: System Management Tab - Diagnostic

    The Domain Name Service (DNS) allows to look up websites by entering 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 42: System Management Tab - Factory Default

    Click the Firmware Download from Linksys Web Site button to download the Router’s Firmware from the Linksys Support page. Select the Router from the pull-down menu and choose the firmware from the options. After downloading the firmware, follow the Firmware Upgrade instructions above.

  • Page 43: System Management Tab - Restart

    Click the Export button and choose 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. This process may take up to a minute. Port Management Tab - Port Setup...

  • Page 44: Port Management Tab - Port Status

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Speed: This allows you to manually configure the per-port speed as 10Mbps or 100Mbps. Duplex: This configures the port to half-duplex or full-duplex throughput. Auto Negotiation: If enabled, every LAN port will be set as auto negotiated, which will automatically manage speed and throughput.

  • Page 45: Firewall Tab - General

    HTTPS: Enabling this function allows remote login to the Router using SSL as well as remote access to your network through the Linksys QuickVPN software will be available. Multicast Pass Through: IP Multicasting occurs when a single data transmission is sent to multiple recipients at the same time.

  • Page 46: Firewall Tab - Access Rules

    Default Rules, but there are four default rules that will be always active, and custom rules cannot override these four rules. These are: * HTTP service from LAN side to RV082 is always allowed. * DHCP service from LAN side is always allowed.

  • Page 47: Figure 5-39: Firewall Tab - Add A New Access Rule

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Edit: Clicking the Edit button will open the Add a New Access Rule screen, where you can edit any of the Rule’s settings. Delete: Clicking the TrashCan icon will delete this Rule. Click the Restore to Default Rules to restore the Network Access Rules to their default settings. To add a new Network Access Rule and open the Add a New Access Rule screen, click the Add New Rule button.

  • Page 48: Firewall Tab - Content Filter

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Editing an Access Rule To Edit an Access Rule, click the Edit button on the Access Rule screen. The Edit screen looks very much like the screen for adding a new Access Rule. Enter your changes and click the Save Settings button to save the Service Management settings or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.

  • Page 49: Vpn Tab - Summary

    Gateway tunnel is created between two VPN routers. A Client to Gateway tunnel is created between the 10/100 8-Port VPN Router and a PC using the Linksys VPN Client Software. Click the Add Now button, which will open the appropriate screen for setting up that type of tunnel.

  • Page 50: Figure 5-44: Vpn Tab - Mode Choose

    Tunnel(s) Enable and Tunnel(s) Defined: This will show the amount of tunnels enabled and tunnels defined. GroupVPN Status: This section displays the status of VPN tunnels created with the Linksys VPN Client Software. These tunnels will then be displayed here, with the following information about each tunnel: Group Name: This will show the name you entered when creating the Client to Gateway tunnel.

  • Page 51: Vpn Tab - Gateway To Gateway

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router VPN Tab - Gateway to Gateway This screen allows you to create VPN tunnels between VPN routers. You can reach this page by clicking the Gateway to Gateway tab or from the Mode Choose screen (figure 5-44). Tunnel No.: This shows the number assigned to this tunnel, from 1~50, depending on how many tunnels you have already set up.

  • Page 52: Figure 5-47: Vpn Tab - Gateway To Gateway Remote Group Setup

    VPN device is known, you can select IP by DNS Resolved, and enter the real domain name on the Internet. RV082 will get the IP address of remote VPN device by DNS Resolved, and IP address of remote VPN device will be displayed on VPN Status of Summary page.

  • Page 53: Figure 5-48: Vpn Tab - Gateway To Gateway Ipsec Setup

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router IP + E-mail Addr. (USER FQDN) Authentication: This selection affords a greater amount of security because each side of the tunnel must use the same IP Address as well as the same email. Only one email address can be used for one tunnel and may not be applied to another tunnel.These settings must match the Remote Group Setup on the other end of the tunnel.
  • Page 54 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Encryption: There are two methods of encryption, DES and 3DES. The Encryption method determines the length of the key used to encrypt/decrypt ESP packets. DES is 56-bit encryption and 3DES is 168-bit encryption. 3DES is recommended because it is more secure, and both sides must use the same Encryption method. Authentication: There are two methods of authentication, MD5 and SHA.
  • Page 55 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Phase 1 SA Life Time: This field allows you to configure the length of time a VPN tunnel is active in Phase 1. The default value is 28,800 seconds. Perfect Forward Secrecy: If PFS is enabled, IKE Phase 2 negotiation will generate a new key material for IP traffic encryption and authentication.

  • Page 56: Vpn Tab - Client To Gateway

    MD5 and SHA1. MD5 produces a 128-bit digest to authenticate packet data and SHA1 produces a 160-bit digest to authenticate packet data. Both sides of the tunnel should use the same algorithm. NetBIOS broadcast: Check the box to enable NetBIOS traffic to pass through the VPN tunnel. By default, RV082 blocks these broadcasts.

  • Page 57: Figure 5-50: Vpn Tab - Client To Gateway Local Group Setup

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Tunnel Name: Enter the Tunnel Name, such as LA Office, Branch Site, Corporate Site, etc. This is to allow you to identify multiple tunnels, and does not have to match the name used at the other end of the tunnel. Interface: All VPN tunnels go out through one of the Router’s WAN ports.

  • Page 58: Figure 5-51: Vpn Tab - Client To Gateway Remote Group Setup

    VPN device is known, you can select IP by DNS Resolved, and enter the real domain name on the Internet. RV082 will get the IP address of remote VPN device by DNS Resolved, and IP address of remote VPN device will be displayed on VPN Status of Summary page.
  • Page 59 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Dynamic IP + E-mail Addr.(USER FQDN) Authentication: This setting uses a dynamic IP address, which is constantly changing. In addition, the tunnel is confirmed through use of an email address. Only one email address can be used for one tunnel and may not be applied to another tunnel.These settings must match the Remote Group Setup on the other end of the tunnel.

  • Page 60: Figure 5-52: Vpn Tab - Client To Gateway Ipsec Setup

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Manual If you select Manual, you generate the key yourself, and no key negotiation is needed. Basically, manual key management is used in small static environments or for troubleshooting purposes. Both sides must use the same Key Management method.
  • Page 61 10/100 8-Port VPN Router groups of different prime key lengths. Group 1 is 768 bits, Group 2 is 1,024 bits and Group 5 is 1,536 bits. If network speed is preferred, select Group 1. If network security is preferred, select Group 5. Phase 1 Encryption: There are two methods of encryption, DES and 3DES.

  • Page 62: Figure 5-53: Vpn Tab - Client To Gateway Advanced

    MD5 and SHA1. MD5 produces a 128-bit digest to authenticate packet data and SHA1 produces a 160-bit digest to authenticate packet data. NetBIOS broadcast: Check the box to enable NetBIOS traffic to pass through the VPN tunnel. By default, RV082 blocks these broadcasts.

  • Page 63: Vpn Tab - Vpn Client Access

    Use this page to administer your VPN Client users. Enter the information at the top of the screen and the users you’ve entered will appear in the list at the bottom, showing their status. This will work with the Linksys QuickVPN client only.

  • Page 64: Vpn Tab - Vpn Pass Through

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router VPN Tab - VPN Pass Through IPSec Passthrough: IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec Passthrough, click the Enabled button. To disable IPSec Passthrough, click the Disabled button.

  • Page 65: Log Tab - System Log

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Log Tab - System Log The System Log screen allows to configure the Router’s log, keeping track of the Router’s performance. Syslog Enable Syslog: Checking this box enables the Logging feature, called Syslog. Syslog Server: In addition to the standard event log, the Router can send a detailed log to an external Syslog server.

  • Page 66: Log Tab - System Statistics

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router General Log You can receive alert logs for any of these events when you check its box on the screen: System Error Messages, Deny Policies, Allow Policies, Content Filtering, Data Inspection, Authorized Login, Configuration Changes. View System Log: Click this button to view all logs: System Log, Access Log, Firewall Log, or VPN Log. Outgoing Log Table: Click this button to view information about the outgoing logs: LAN IP, Destination URL/IP and Service/Port number.

  • Page 67: Wizard Tab

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Wizard Tab Use this tab to access the Router’s 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, or Access Rule. Basic Setup 1.

  • Page 68: Figure 5-62: Basic Setup Wizard - Host And Domain Name

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router 3. The information on the next screen is used if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) requires a host and domain name. Complete this information, if required by your ISP, and click Next to continue. Click Previous if you want to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 69: Figure 5-65: Access Rule Wizard - What Is Access Rules

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Access Rule Setup You can access this Setup Wizard through the Wizard tab (shown in Figure 5-60) or by clicking the Wizard button on the Add New Access Rule screen (shown in Figure 5-39). 1. From the Wizard tab, click the Launch Now button to run the Access Rule Wizard to help you easily set up the Firewall security policy for the Router.

  • Page 70: Figure 5-67: Access Rule Wizard - Select The Service

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router 4. Next select the service from the drop-down menu that will be allowed or denied from the Service menu. Click Next to continue. Click Previous if you want to return to the previous screen. Click Exit if you want to exit the wizard.

  • Page 71: Figure 5-69: Access Rule Wizard - Select The Destination

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router 6. Next, choose the destination, either Any, Single, or Range, from the drop-down menu. Click Next to continue. Click Previous if you want to return to the previous screen. Click Exit if you want to exit the wizard. 7.

  • Page 72: Support Tab

    Support Tab On Line 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.

  • Page 73: 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 74 10/100 8-Port VPN Router For Windows 2000: A. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections. B. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option. C.
  • Page 75 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 for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings. For Windows 2000: 1.
  • Page 76 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 77 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 78 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 79 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 80 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 81 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 82 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 83: 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 84 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 85 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 86 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 87: Appendix B: Installing The Linksys Vpn Client

    3. The License Agreement screen will appear. Read the agreement and click the Yes button to proceed. Clicking the Back or No buttons will close the installation. 4. The Linksys VPN Client software will now be installed. When it is finished, an screen will appear to tell you that the installation is complete. Click the Finish button.

  • Page 88: Figure B-3: Linksys Quickvpn

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router 5. At this point, the Linksys VPN Client (or QuickVPN) will open. From this screen, you can sign in with your Profile Name, Username, and Password. Then, enter the Server Address of the VPN connection onto which you will be logging.

  • Page 89: 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 90: 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; 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 91: 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 92: 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 with two screws on each side.

  • Page 93: 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 94: 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 95: 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 96: Appendix F: 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 97: Appendix G: Windows Help

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix G: Windows Help All Linksys networking products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

  • Page 98: Appendix H: Glossary

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix H: Glossary Adapter - A device that adds network functionality to your PC. Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network. Bit - A binary digit. Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions. Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection.
  • Page 99 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Encryption - Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized people. Ethernet - A network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Firewall - Security measures that protect the resources of a local network from intruders. Firmware - 1.
  • Page 100 10/100 8-Port VPN Router NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet. Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.
  • Page 101 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Switch - 1. Device that is the central point of connection for computers and other devices in a network, so data can be shared at full transmission speeds. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.

  • Page 102: Appendix I: Specifications

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix I: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Ports 8 10/100 RJ-45 Ports, 1 10/100 RJ-45 Internet Port, 1 10/100 RJ-45 DMZ/Internet Port Button Reset Cabling 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 103: Appendix J: 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 104: Appendix K: Regulatory Information

    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix K: 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 105: Appendix L: 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: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product,...

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