Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router

Appendix C: Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software for Windows 2000 or XP

Overview

The Linksys Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router offers a free QuickVPN software program for computers running Windows 2000 or XP. (Computers running other operating systems will have to use a third-party VPN software program.) This guide describes how to install and use the Linksys QuickVPN software.

vpn (virtual private network): a security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet.

software: instructions for the computer.

Before You Begin

The QuickVPN software program only works with a Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router that meets these two criteria: 1) it is running firmware version 2.36 or higher, and 2) it MUST be properly configured to accept a QuickVPN connection. If you need to upgrade the Router’s firmware or configure it for a QuickVPN connection, refer to “Appendix H: Upgrading Firmware.”

After you have verified that the Router is ready for a QuickVPN connection, make sure you have the necessary information: user name, password, and server address for your QuickVPN connection. If you do not have this information, contact your system administrator.

Installing the LInksys QuickVPN Software

NOTE: If you have the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Setup CD-ROM available, then follow these instructions:

1.Insert the Setup CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click Start and then Run. In the field provided, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

2.Click Install QuickVPN Software. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

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

2.Click Business Solutions.

Figure C-1: Setup Wizard - Welcome Screen

3.Click Router/VPN Solutions.

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