Linksys RV0041 manual Connection Instructions, Setting Up and Configuring the Router

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10/100/1000 4-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.

Repeat this step to connect more PCs or other network devices to the Router.

3.Connect your cable or DSL modem’s Ethernet cable to the Router’s Internet port.

4.Power on the cable or DSL modem and the other network device if using one.

5.Connect the included power cord to the Router’s Power port on the back of the Router, and plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

The System LED on the front panel will light up as soon as the power adapter is connected properly.

If you need to configure your PCs, proceed to “Appendix F: Windows Help.” Otherwise, proceed to

“Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Router.”

Chapter 4: Connecting the Router

Hardware: the physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices

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Contents 10/100/1000 4-Port Word definition Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Setting up the Router Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix C Physical Setup of the Router Appendix D Battery Replacement10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Computer-to-VPN Router VPN VPN Router-to-VPN Router VPN24 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 Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in this Guide?Introduction What’s in this Guide? An Introduction to LANs Networking BasicsUse of IP Addresses MAC Address Spoofing Why do I need a VPN?There are two basic ways to create a VPN connection What is a VPN?VPN Router-to-VPN Router VPN VPN Router to VPN RouterSFP Getting to Know the RouterProceed to Connecting the Router Reset Button Reset button can be used in one of two waysButton on your PC to reboot it Forwarding or a new passwordOverview Connecting the RouterVPN Router Connection Instructions Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSystem Summary Tab System Management Tab Dhcp TabPort Management Tab Wizard Tab Firewall TabVPN Tab Log TabSystem Information How to Access the Web-based UtilityConfiguration System Summary TabFirewall Setting Status Network Setting StatusPort Statistics Log Setting Status VPN Setting StatusWAN Connection Type LAN SettingWAN Interface Setting NetworkPPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet most DSL users Static IPPptp Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol Setup Tab Time Setup Tab PasswordTime Setup Tab Forwarding Setup Tab DMZ HostPort Range Forwarding Select the Service from the pull-down menu, shown in FigurePort Triggering Setup Tab One-to-One NAT Setup Tab UPnPSetup Tab Ddns Setup Tab MAC CloneDynamic Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingEnter the following data to create a static route entry Static RoutingStatic IP Dhcp Tab SetupSetup Dynamic IPSystem Management Tab Snmp Dhcp Tab StatusLookup tool may be used to find the IP address System Management Tab DiagnosticDNS Name Lookup PingFirmware Download System Management Tab Factory DefaultSystem Management Tab Firmware Upgrade Firmware UpgradeSystem Management Tab Restart System Management Tab Setting BackupImport Configuration File Export Configuration FileBasic Per Port Config Port Management Tab Port Setup32 Port Management Tab Port Status Port Management Tab Port Status33 Firewall Tab General Firewall Tab General34 Firewall Tab Access Rules Firewall Tab Access RulesServices Add a New Access RuleScheduling Scheduling Firewall Tab Content FilterEditing an Access Rule Forbidden DomainsSummary VPN Tab SummaryTunnel Status 37 VPN Tab Summary Detail GroupVPN StatusVPN Tab Gateway to Gateway Local Group Setup40 VPN tab Gateway to Gateway Remote Group Setup Remote Group SetupManual IPSec SetupIKE with Preshared Key automatic 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router 42 VPN tab Gateway to Gateway Advanced AdvancedVPN Tab Client to Gateway With Tunnel Enabled45 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 47 VPN tab Client to Gateway Advanced Tunnel mode, it will also be limited as Aggressive ModeCompress Support IP Payload compression Protocol IP Comp VPN Tab VPN Pass ThroughMail Log SettingLog Tab System Log Syslog51 Log tab System Statistics Log Tab System StatisticsWizard Tab Basic Setup55 Basic Setup Wizard Selecting WAN Connection Types 57 Access Rule Wizard What is Access Rules Access Rule Setup59 Access Rule Wizard Select the Service 61 Access Rule Wizard Select the Destination Linksys Web Site Support TabLogout Tab On Line ManualNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions For Windows 98 and MillenniumFor Windows XP For WindowsFor Windows 98 and Millennium 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Need to set up a server behind my Router Am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility SetupWeb server 80 to Both 192.168.1.100 FTP server 21 to Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnableClick the DMZ Host tab Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled500 to Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to workFor Netscape 4.7 or higher To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higherMy DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Firmware upgrade failedNeed to use port triggering Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Router will support up to 253 IP addressesHow can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Router allows Pptp packets to pass through What is DMZ Hosting?Is the Router cross-platform compatible? Ask your ISP to find out How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?Which modems are compatible with the Router? How can I check whether I have static or Dhcp IP addresses?Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows 98 or Me InstructionsFigure B-3 MAC Address/Physical Address For the Router’s Web-based UtilityRack-Mounting the Router Appendix C Physical Setup of the RouterSetting up the Router Placement of the Router10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Figure C-3 Wall-Mounting the Router Wall-Mounting the RouterFigure C-4 Wall-Mounting Hardware Replacing a Lithium Battery Appendix D Battery ReplacementThis section instructs the user on battery replacement Appendix E Upgrading Firmware Figure E-1 Upgrade 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 10/100/100 Gigabit Ports, 1 10/100 RJ-45 Internet Port Appendix H SpecificationsStandards Ieee 802.3, 802.3u Ports SFP PortLimited Warranty Appendix I Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix J Regulatory InformationLinksys Appendix K Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys? Information section in this Guide