Linksys RV0041 What’s in this Guide?, Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC

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10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router

What’s in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router.

•Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router and this User Guide.

•Chapter 2: Networking Basics

This chapter describes the basics of networking.

•Chapter 3: Getting to Know the 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router This chapter describes the physical features of the Router.

•Chapter 4: Connecting the 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router

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

•Chapter 5: Set Up and Configure the Router

This chapter explains how to use the Web-Based Utility to set up the Router and configure its settings.

•Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router.

•Appendix B: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter.

This appendix describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the Router’s MAC address cloning feature.

•Appendix C: Physical Setup of the Router

This appendix describes the physical setup of the Router, including the installation of the mounting brackets.

•Appendix D: Battery Replacement

This appendix instructs you how to replace the Router’s battery.

•Appendix E: Upgrading Firmware

This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the Router’s firmware 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.

•Appendix G: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your PC.

mac address: the unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking

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Contents 10/100/1000 4-Port Copyright and Trademarks Word definitionTable of Contents Appendix D Battery Replacement Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix C Physical Setup of the Router Setting up the Router10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router VPN Router-to-VPN Router VPN Computer-to-VPN Router VPN 24 System Management Tab DNS Name Lookup 54 Basic Setup Wizard Host and Domain Name Welcome IntroductionIP a protocol used to send data over a network What’s in this Guide? Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PCIntroduction What’s in this Guide? An Introduction to LANs Networking BasicsUse of IP Addresses Why do I need a VPN? MAC Address SpoofingWhat is a VPN? There are two basic ways to create a VPN connectionVPN Router to VPN Router VPN Router-to-VPN Router VPNGetting to Know the Router SFPForwarding or a new password Reset Button Reset button can be used in one of two waysButton on your PC to reboot it Proceed to Connecting the RouterOverview Connecting the RouterVPN Router Setting Up and Configuring the Router Connection InstructionsSetup Tab Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSystem Summary Tab System Management Tab Dhcp TabPort Management Tab Log Tab Firewall TabVPN Tab Wizard TabSystem Summary Tab How to Access the Web-based UtilityConfiguration System InformationFirewall Setting Status Network Setting StatusPort Statistics VPN Setting Status Log Setting StatusNetwork LAN SettingWAN Interface Setting WAN Connection TypePPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet most DSL users Static IPPptp Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol Setup Tab Time Setup Tab PasswordTime Setup Tab DMZ Host Setup Tab ForwardingPort Range Forwarding Select the Service from the pull-down menu, shown in FigurePort Triggering Setup Tab UPnP Setup Tab One-to-One NATSetup Tab MAC Clone Setup Tab DdnsSetup Tab Advanced Routing Dynamic RoutingStatic Routing Enter the following data to create a static route entryDynamic IP Dhcp Tab SetupSetup Static IPDhcp Tab Status System Management Tab SnmpPing System Management Tab DiagnosticDNS Name Lookup Lookup tool may be used to find the IP addressFirmware Upgrade System Management Tab Factory DefaultSystem Management Tab Firmware Upgrade Firmware DownloadExport Configuration File System Management Tab Setting BackupImport Configuration File System Management Tab RestartPort Management Tab Port Setup Basic Per Port ConfigPort Management Tab Port Status 32 Port Management Tab Port StatusFirewall Tab General 33 Firewall Tab GeneralFirewall Tab Access Rules 34 Firewall Tab Access RulesServices Add a New Access RuleScheduling Forbidden Domains Firewall Tab Content FilterEditing an Access Rule SchedulingSummary VPN Tab SummaryTunnel Status GroupVPN Status 37 VPN Tab Summary DetailLocal Group Setup VPN Tab Gateway to GatewayRemote Group Setup 40 VPN tab Gateway to Gateway Remote Group SetupIPSec Setup ManualIKE with Preshared Key automatic 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Advanced 42 VPN tab Gateway to Gateway AdvancedWith Tunnel Enabled VPN Tab Client to Gateway45 VPN tab Client to Gateway Remote Group Setup With Group VPN enabled 46 VPN tab Client to Gateway IPSec Setup IKE with Preshared Key automatic Tunnel mode, it will also be limited as Aggressive Mode 47 VPN tab Client to Gateway AdvancedVPN Tab VPN Pass Through Compress Support IP Payload compression Protocol IP CompSyslog Log SettingLog Tab System Log MailLog Tab System Statistics 51 Log tab System StatisticsBasic Setup Wizard Tab55 Basic Setup Wizard Selecting WAN Connection Types Access Rule Setup 57 Access Rule Wizard What is Access Rules59 Access Rule Wizard Select the Service 61 Access Rule Wizard Select the Destination On Line Manual Support TabLogout Tab Linksys Web SiteFor Windows 98 and Millennium Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Need to set a static IP address on a PCFor Windows For Windows XPFor Windows 98 and Millennium 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup Need to set up a server behind my RouterApplication Start and End Protocol IP Address Enable Web server 80 to Both 192.168.1.100 FTP server 21 toCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled500 to Click the DMZ Host tabFor Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware For Netscape 4.7 or higherFirmware upgrade failed My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingNeed to use port triggering Router will support up to 253 IP addresses Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Router allows Pptp packets to pass through What is DMZ Hosting?Is the Router cross-platform compatible? How can I check whether I have static or Dhcp IP addresses? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?Which modems are compatible with the Router? Ask your ISP to find outWindows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Figure B-3 MAC Address/Physical AddressPlacement of the Router Appendix C Physical Setup of the RouterSetting up the Router Rack-Mounting the Router10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Wall-Mounting the Router Figure C-3 Wall-Mounting the RouterFigure C-4 Wall-Mounting Hardware Replacing a Lithium Battery Appendix D Battery ReplacementThis section instructs the user on battery replacement Figure E-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix E Upgrading FirmwareShared Resources Appendix F Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix G Glossary 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router SFP Port Appendix H SpecificationsStandards Ieee 802.3, 802.3u Ports 10/100/100 Gigabit Ports, 1 10/100 RJ-45 Internet PortAppendix I Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix J Regulatory Information FCC StatementInformation section in this Guide Appendix K Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys? 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