Linksys WRV200 manual Chapter Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Router, Overview

Chapter 5

Chapter 5:

Configuring the Wireless-G

VPN Router

Overview

Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first- time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then follow the steps in this chapter and use the Router’s Web-based Utility to configure the Router. For advanced users, you may configure the Router’s advanced settings through the Web-based Utility.

This chapter will describe each web page in the Utility and each page’s key functions. The Utility can be accessed via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the Router. For a basic network setup, most users only have to use the following screens of the Utility:

•Basic Setup.  On the Basic Setup screen, enter the settings provided by your ISP.

•Management. Click the Administration tab and then the Management tab. The Router’s default password is admin. To secure the Router, change the Password from its default.

There are seven main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Firewall, VPN, QoS, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.

Setup

•Basic Setup. Enter the Internet connection and network settings on this screen.

•VLAN. The Router provides a port-based VLAN feature.

•DDNS. On this screen, enable the Router’s Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature.

•MAC Address Clone. If you need to clone a MAC address onto the Router, use this screen.

•Advanced Routing. On this screen, configure the dynamic and static routing configuration.

Wireless

•Basic Wireless Settings. You can choose your wireless network settings on this screen.

•Wireless Security.You can choose your wireless security settings on this screen.

•Wireless Network Access. This screen displays your network access list.

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•Advanced Wireless Settings. For advanced users, you can alter data transmission settings on this screen.

•WDS. This tab is used for Wireless Distribution System (WDS).

Firewall

•General. On this screen, you can configure a variety of filters to enhance the security of your network.

•Port 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.

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

•Access Restriction. This tab allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic during specific days and times.

•URL Filtering. This tab allows you to create an URL Filtering policy.

VPN

•VPN Client Access. Use this screen to designate VPN clients and their passwords.

•VPN Passthrough. This tab is used to allow VPN tunnels to pass through the Router’s firewall using IPSec, L2TP, or PPTP protocols.

•IPSec VPN. The VPN Router creates a tunnel or secure channel between two endpoints, so that the transmitted data or information between these endpoints is secure.

•VPN Summary. This page summarizes the comprehensive details of IPSec VPN Tunnels.

QoS

•Application-based QoS. This involves Internet traffic, which may involve demanding, real-time applications, such as videoconferencing.

•Port-based QoS. This ensures better service to a specific LAN port.

Administration

•Management. Alter the Router’s password, its access privileges, SNMP settings, and UPnP settings.

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

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