Cisco Systems WRV54G manual Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration

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Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router

•Advanced Wireless Settings. On this screen you can access the Advanced Wireless features of Authentication Type, Basic Data Rates, Control Tx Rates, Beacon Interval, DTIM Interval, RTS Threshold, and Fragmentation Threshold.

Security

•Filter. To block specific users from Internet access, you can set up IP address, port, and MAC address filtering on the Filter screen.

•VPN. To enable or disable IPSec, L2TP, and/or PPTP Pass-through, and set up VPN tunnels, use this screen.

•802.1x. Use this screen to set up RADIUS authentication.

Access Restrictions

•Access Restriction. This screen allows you to prevent or permit only certain users from attaching to your network.

Applications & Gaming

•Port Range Forwarding. To set up public services or other specialized Internet applications on your network, click this tab.

•Port Triggering. To set up triggered ranges and forwarded ranges for Internet applications, click this tab.

•UPnP Forwarding. Use this screen to alter UPnP forwarding settings.

•DMZ. To allow one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of special-purpose services, use this screen.

Administration

•Management. On this screen, alter router access privileges and UPnP settings.

•Log. If you want to view or save activity logs, click this tab.

•Diagnostics. Use this screen to check the connection between your Router and PC.

•Factory Defaults. If you want to restore the Router’s factory defaults, then use this screen.

•Firmware Upgrade. Click this tab if you want to upgrade the Router’s firmware.

Chapter 6: Configuring the Router

Beacon Interval :The frequency interval of the beacon, which is a packet broadcast by a router to synchronize a wireless network.

DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message): A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency.

RTS (Request To Send): A packet sent when a computer has data to transmit. The computer will wait for a CTS (Clear To Send) message before sending data.

Fragmentation: Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet.

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Overview

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideWord definition Table of Contents Wireless Security Frequently Asked QuestionsIntroduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband VPN Router IP Addresses Planning your Wireless NetworkRouter’s Functions What’s an IP Address?Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers Why do I need a VPN?Dynamic IP Addresses What is a VPN? VPN Router to VPN Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Getting to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Back PanelFront Panel DMZConnecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router OverviewWired Connection to a PC Wireless Connection to a PCWireless-G VPN Broadband Router Configuring the PCs Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs Configuring Windows 2000 PCs PropertiesConfiguring Windows XP PCs Setup Configuring the RouterWireless Security Access RestrictionsAdministration Applications & GamingBasic Setup Tab How to Access the Web-based UtilitySetup Tab Internet SetupStatic Internet Connection Type Optional Settings Required by some ISPs Pptp Internet Connection TypeNetwork Setup Ddns Tab DynDNS.orgMAC Clone MAC Address Clone Tab See FigureAdvanced Routing Tab Advanced RoutingStatic Routing 10 Routing TableBasic Wireless Settings See Figure Wireless TabWireless Network Wireless Security WEP See FigureWireless Network Access See Figure 13 Wireless Network AccessAdvanced Wireless Settings See Figure 15 Advanced Wireless SettingsSecurity Tab FirewallVPN 18 Manual Key Management 19 Advanced VPN Tunnel Setup WEP Access Restrictions Tab Access Restriction23 Internet Filter Summary Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardingPort Triggering 27 Port TriggeringUPnP Forwarding 28 UPnP ForwardingDMZ Router Password Administration TabManagement Email Alert LogUPnP Syslog NotificationAlert Log DiagnosticsNotification Queue Length General Log33 Factory Default Information StatusRouter WAN ConnectionsLocal Network 36 Local Network38 Wireless System PerformanceCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router TCP UDP Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Power LED flashes continuouslyIs IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Does the Router support ICQ send file?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?What is ad-hoc mode? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is infrastructure mode?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is WEP?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? How do I reset the Router?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network Brief Overview Appendix B Wireless SecurityWhat Are The Risks? Passive Attacks Jamming AttacksDictionary-Building or Table Attacks Maximizing Wireless SecurityActive Attacks Man-in-the-Middle Attacks5SSID 8WEP Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router 4GHz/802.11b and 802.11g WEP Encryption Figure B-2 WEPEnvironment WRV54GBuild Filter Lists How to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelCreate an IPSec Policy Filter List 1 win-routerFilter List 2 router-win Figure C-4 IP Filter ListFigure C-7 IP Filter List Configure Individual Tunnel Rules Tunnel 1 win-routerFigure C-13 Authentication Methods Figure C-16 Tunnel Setting Tab Tunnel 2 router-winFigure C-19 IP Filter List Tab Figure C-22 Preshared Key Assign New IPSec Policy Figure C-25 Connection TypeCreate a Tunnel Through the Web-Based Utility Figure C-28 VPN TabFigure D-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98 or Me InstructionsWindows 2000 or XP Instructions Figure D-3 MAC Address/Physical AddressAppendix E Snmp Functions Figure F-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix F Upgrading FirmwareShared Resources Appendix G Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix H Glossary Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Transmit Power 19dBm LEDs Appendix I SpecificationsUp to 54Mbps wireless, up to 100 Mbps LAN Appendix J Regulatory Information FCC StatementFCC Part 68 Statement Safety Notices Appendix K Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix L Contact Information