Appendix C

Using Linksys QuickVPN for Windows 2000, XP, or Vista

Appendix C:

Using Linksys QuickVPN for Windows 2000, XP, or Vista

Overview

This appendix explains how to install and use the Linksys QuickVPN software that can be downloaded from www. linksys.com. QuickVPN works with computers running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista. (Computers using other operating systems will have to use third-partyVPN software.) For Windows Vista, QuickVPN Client version 1.2.5 or later is required.

Before You Begin

QuickVPN only works with a Linksys WirelessG VPN Router with RangeBooster that is properly configured to accept a QuickVPN connection. Follow these instructions to configure the Router’s VPN client settings:

1.Open the Web-based utility.

2.Click VPN > VPN Client Access.

VPN Client Access Screen

3.Enter the username in the Username field.

4.Enter the password in the Password field, and enter it again in the Re-enter to confirm field.

5.Click Add/Save.

6.Click the Active checkbox for VPN Client No. 1.

7.Click Save Settings.

Installing the Linksys QuickVPN Software

Installing from the CD-ROM

1. Insert the WRV200 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

Go to the Start menu and then click Run. In the field provided, enter D:\VPN_Client.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

2.The License Agreement screen appears. Click Yes to accept the agreement and the appropriate files are copied to the computer.

License Agreement

Copying Files

Finished Installing Files

3.Click Finished to complete the installation. Proceed to the section, “Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software”.

Downloading and Installing from the Internet

1.Go to www.linksys.com and select Products.

2.Click Business.

3.Click Router/VPN Solutions.

4.Click WRV200.

5.ClickLinksysQuickVPNUtilityintheMoreInformation section.

6.Save the zip file to your PC, and extract the .exe file.

7.Double-click the .exe file, and follow the on-screen instructions. Proceed to the next section, “Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software”.

Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster

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Linksys WRV200 manual Appendix C, Overview Before You Begin, Installing from the CD-ROM