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Wireless-G Broadband VPN Router

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Wireless-G is the upcoming 54Mbps wireless networking standard that’s almost five times faster than the widely deployed Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country—but since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices can also interoperate with existing 11Mbps Wireless-B equipment.

Since both standards are built in, you can protect your investment in existing 802.11b infrastructure, and migrate to the new screaming fast Wireless-G standard as your needs grow.

The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband VPN Router is really three devices in one box. First, there’s the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices to the network. There’s also a built-in 4- port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices. Connect four PCs directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.

To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G Broadband VPN Router can encrypt all wireless transmissions. The Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has NAT technology to protect against Internet intruders, supports VPN pass-through, and can be configured to filter internal users’ access to the Internet. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.

With the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband VPN Router at the center of your home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games with the flexibility, speed, and security you need!

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Word definition How to Use this Guide Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions Wireless SecurityWelcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband VPN Router Router’s Functions Planning your Wireless NetworkIP Addresses What’s an IP Address?Dynamic IP Addresses Why do I need a VPN?Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers What is a VPN? VPN Router to VPN Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Back Panel Getting to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband RouterDMZ Front PanelOverview Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterWireless Connection to a PC Wired Connection to a PCWireless-G VPN Broadband Router Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs Configuring the PCsProperties Configuring Windows 2000 PCsConfiguring Windows XP PCs Wireless Configuring the RouterSetup Administration Access RestrictionsSecurity Applications & GamingSetup Tab How to Access the Web-based UtilityBasic Setup Tab Internet SetupStatic Internet Connection Type Pptp Internet Connection Type Optional Settings Required by some ISPsNetwork Setup DynDNS.org Ddns TabAdvanced Routing Tab MAC Address Clone Tab See FigureMAC Clone Advanced Routing10 Routing Table Static RoutingWireless Network Wireless TabBasic Wireless Settings See Figure WEP See Figure Wireless Security13 Wireless Network Access Wireless Network Access See Figure15 Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Settings See FigureFirewall Security TabVPN 18 Manual Key Management 19 Advanced VPN Tunnel Setup WEP Access Restriction Access Restrictions Tab23 Internet Filter Summary Port Range Forwarding Applications and Gaming Tab27 Port Triggering Port Triggering28 UPnP Forwarding UPnP ForwardingDMZ Management Administration TabRouter Password UPnP LogEmail Alert Syslog NotificationNotification Queue Length DiagnosticsAlert Log General Log33 Factory Default Router StatusInformation WAN Connections36 Local Network Local NetworkSystem Performance 38 WirelessNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions 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 Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware Power LED flashes continuously My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingWhere is the Router installed on the network? Frequently Asked QuestionsIs IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?Does the Router support ICQ send file? What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What are the advanced features of the Router? What is DMZ Hosting?Is the Router cross-platform compatible? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode?What is Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network How do I reset the Router?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? What Are The Risks? Appendix B Wireless SecurityBrief Overview Jamming Attacks Passive AttacksActive Attacks Maximizing Wireless SecurityDictionary-Building or Table Attacks Man-in-the-Middle Attacks5SSID 8WEP Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Figure B-2 WEP 4GHz/802.11b and 802.11g WEP EncryptionWRV54G EnvironmentCreate an IPSec Policy How to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelBuild Filter Lists Filter List 1 win-routerFigure C-4 IP Filter List Filter List 2 router-winFigure C-7 IP Filter List Tunnel 1 win-router Configure Individual Tunnel RulesFigure C-13 Authentication Methods Tunnel 2 router-win Figure C-16 Tunnel Setting TabFigure C-19 IP Filter List Tab Figure C-22 Preshared Key Figure C-25 Connection Type Assign New IPSec PolicyFigure C-28 VPN Tab Create a Tunnel Through the Web-Based UtilityWindows 98 or Me Instructions Figure D-1 IP Configuration ScreenFigure D-3 MAC Address/Physical Address Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsAppendix E Snmp Functions Appendix F Upgrading Firmware Figure F-1 Upgrade FirmwareNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix G Windows HelpShared Resources 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 Up to 54Mbps wireless, up to 100 Mbps LAN Appendix I SpecificationsTransmit Power 19dBm LEDs FCC Statement Appendix J Regulatory InformationFCC Part 68 Statement Safety Notices Limited Warranty Appendix K Warranty InformationAppendix L Contact Information