Cisco Systems WRV54G manual What’s in this Guide?

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Wireless-G Broadband VPN Router

What’s in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router.

•Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router applications and this User Guide.

•Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking.

•Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router This chapter describes the physical features of the Router.

•Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router

This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network.

•Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs

This chapter explains how to configure the PCs for your network.

•Chapter 6: Configuring the Router

This chapter explains how to use the Web-Based Utility to configure the settings on the Router.

•Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router.

•Appendix B: Wireless Security

This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks.

•Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 Pc and the Router

This appendix instructs you on how to establish a secure IPSec tunnel using preshared keys to join a private network inside the VPN Router and a Windows 2000 or XP PC.

•Appendix D: SNMP Functions This appendix explains SNMP.

•Appendix E: Upgrading Firmware

This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on your Router if you should need to do so.

•Appendix F: Windows Help

This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord 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?Why do I need a VPN? Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ServersDynamic 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 PCsConfiguring Windows 2000 PCs PropertiesConfiguring Windows XP PCs Configuring the Router SetupWireless 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 TableWireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings See FigureWireless 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 Administration Tab Router PasswordManagement Email Alert LogUPnP Syslog NotificationAlert Log DiagnosticsNotification Queue Length General Log33 Factory Default Information StatusRouter WAN ConnectionsLocal Network 36 Local Network38 Wireless System PerformanceAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed 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 To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default Need to upgrade the firmwareFirmware 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 reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network Appendix B Wireless Security Brief OverviewWhat 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 FirmwareAppendix G Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork 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 Appendix I Specifications Transmit Power 19dBm LEDsUp 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