Cisco RV345 User manual

Quick Start Guide
Cisco RV345/RV345P Router
Package Contents
•Cisco RV345/RV345P Router
•Universal Power Adapter
•Ethernet Cable
•This Quick Start Guide
•Pointer Card
•Technical Support Contact Card
•Console RJ-45 Cable

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Welcome
The Cisco RV345/RV345P series of routers provide reliable Internet
access connectivity for small businesses. All of the Cisco RV345/RV345P
series models support two connections to one Internet service provider,
delivering high performance by using load balancing, or to two different
providers to deliver business continuity.
•Dual Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports allow load balancing and business
continuity.
•Affordable, high-performance Gigabit Ethernet ports enable rapid
transfer of large files, supporting multiple users.
•Dual USB ports support a 3G/4G modem or flash drive. The WAN can
also fail over to the 3G/4G modem connected to the USB port.
•SSL VPN and site-to-site VPN enable highly secure connectivity.
•Stateful packet inspection (SPI) firewall and hardware encryption
provide strong security.
•The RV345 model has a 16-port LAN switch.
•The RV345P model has a 16-port LAN switch of which the first 8 ports
(LAN 1 - 4 and 9 - 12) are PSE (PoE) ports.
•This Quick Start Guide describes how to install your Cisco RV345/
RV345P and launch the web-based Device Manager.
Installing the Cisco RV345/RV345P
To prevent the device from overheating or being damaged:
• Ambient Temperature—Do not operate the device in an area that
exceeds an ambient temperature of 104°F (40°C).
•AirFlow—Be sure that there is adequate airflow around the device. If
wall mounting the firewall, make sure that the heat dissipation holes are
to the side.
• Circuit Overloading—Adding the device to the power outlet must not
overload that circuit.
• Mechanical Loading—Make sure that the device is level, stable and
secured to avoid any hazardous conditions and prevent it from sliding
or shifting out of position. Do not place anything on top of the firewall,
as the excessive weight may damage it.
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Rack Mounting
Your Cisco RV345/RV345P device includes a rack-mount kit that contains:
•Two rack-mount brackets
•Eight M4*6L (F) B-ZN #2 screws

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Cisco RV345/345P Features
Front Panel
PWR Off when the device is powered off.
Solid green when the device is on.
Flashing green when the device is booting up or
upgrading the firmware.
Fast flashing green when the device is running
on a bad image.
LINK/ACT of
WAN1, WAN2 and
LAN1-16
Off when there is no Ethernet connection.
Solid green when the GE Ethernet link is on.
Flashing green when the GE is sending or
receiving data.
GIGABIT of WAN1,
WAN2 and LAN1-
16
Solid green when at 1000M speed.
Off when at non-1000M speed.
Right LED in RJ45
(Only for the
RV345P PSE Ports)
Solid amber when PD is detected.
Off when no PD is detected.
VPN Off when no VPN tunnel is defined, or all defined
VPN tunnels have been disabled.
Solid green when at least one VPN tunnel is up.
Flashing green when sending or receiving data
over VPN tunnel.
Solid amber when no enabled VPN tunnel is up.
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NOTE For the RV345 and RV345P, LEDs are built into the magnetic jacks
for the LAN and WAN Ethernet ports. The left is the LINK/ACT and the
right is GIGABIT.
Back Panel
POWER—Toggles power to the device on or off.
12VDC (2.5A) or 54VDC (2.78A)—Power port that connects the device to
the provided 12VDC, 2.5 or 54VDC 2.78 amp power adapter.
Console Port—The router console port is designed for a serial cable
connection to a terminal or a computer that is running a terminal emulation
program.
Side Panel
USB 2—Type A USB port that supports flash drives and 3G/4G/LTE USB
dongles. Caution: Use only the power supply provided with the device;
using other power supplies may cause the USB dongle to fail.
Kensington Lock Slot - Lock slot on the right side to secure the device
physically, using the Kensington lock-down equipment.
USB 1 and USB 2 Off when no USB device is connected, or is
inserted but not recognized.
Solid green when the USB dongle is connected
to the ISP successfully. (IP address has been
assigned); USB storage is recognized.
Flashing green when sending or receiving data.
Solid amber when the USB dongle is recognized
but fails to connect to ISP (no IP address is
assigned). The USB storage access has errors.
Reset •To reboot the router, press the reset button
with a paper clip or pen tip for less than 10
seconds.
•To reset the router to factory default settings,
press and hold the reset button for 10
seconds.

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Connecting the Equipment
Connect a configuration terminal (PC) to the device by using a LAN port.
The terminal must be in the same wired subnetwork as the device to
perform the initial configuration. As part of the initial configuration, the
device can be configured to allow remote management.
To connect a computer to the device:
STEP 1Power off all equipment, including the cable or DSL modem, the
computer, and this device.
STEP 2Use an Ethernet cable to connect your cable or DSL modem to the
WAN port on this device.
STEP 3Connect another Ethernet cable from one of the LAN (Ethernet)
ports to the Ethernet port on the computer.
STEP 4Power on the WAN device and wait until the connection is active.
STEP 5Connect the power adapter to the 12VDC or 54VDC port of the
device.
CAUTION Use only the power adapter that is supplied with the device.
Using a different power adapter could damage the device or
cause the USB dongles to fail.
The power switch is on by default. The power light on the front
panel is solid green when the power adapter is connected
properly and the device is finished booting.
STEP 6Plug the other end of the adapter into an electrical outlet. Use the
plug (supplied) specific to your country.
STEP 7Continue with the instructions in the Using the Setup Wizard to
configure the device.
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Using the Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard and Device Manager are supported on Microsoft
Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Google Chrome.
To configure the device using the Setup Wizard, follow these steps:
STEP 1Power on the PC that you connected to the LAN1 port in Step 3 of
the Connecting Equipment section. Your PC becomes a DHCP
client of the device and receives an IP address in the 192.168.1.xxx
range.
STEP 2Launch a web browser.
STEP 3In the address bar, enter the default IP address of the device,
https://192.168.1.1. A site security certificate message is
displayed. The Cisco RV345/RV345P uses a self-signed security
certificate. This message appears because the device is not
known to your computer.
STEP 4Click Continue to this website to continue. The sign-in page
appears.
STEP 5Enter the username and password. The default username is cisco.
The default password is cisco. Passwords are case-sensitive.
STEP 6Click Log In. The Router Setup Wizard is launched.
STEP 7Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. The Router
Setup Wizard should detect and configure your connection. If it is
unable to do so, it asks you for information about your internet
connection. Contact your ISP for this information.
STEP 8Change the password as instructed by the Router Setup Wizard or
follow the instructions in the Changing the Administrator Username
and Password section. Log in to the device with the new username
and password.
NOTE We recommend that you change the password. You are
required to change the password before enabling features such as
remote management.
The Device Manager Getting Started page appears. It displays the
most common configuration tasks.
STEP 9Click one of the tasks listed in the navigation bar to complete the
configuration.
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STEP10 Save any additional configuration changes and log out of the
device manager.
Changing the Administrator Username and Password
To change the Administrator username and password on the device:
STEP 1From the Getting Started page, select Change Administrator
Password or select System Configuration > User Accounts from
the navigation bar.
STEP 2Check a username from the Local User Membership list and click
Edit.
STEP 3Enter the Username.
STEP 4Enter the Password.
STEP 5Confirm the Password.
STEP 6Check Group (admin, oper, test-group) in the Password Strength
Meter.
STEP 7Click Save.
Troubleshoot Your Connection
If you cannot access your device by using the Setup Wizard, the device
may not be reachable from your computer. You can test network
connections by using ping on a computer running Windows:
STEP 1Open a command window by using Start > Run and enter cmd.
STEP 2At the Command window prompt, enter ping and the device IP
address. For example, ping 192.168.1.1 (the default static IP
address of the device).
If you can reach the device, you should get a reply similar to the
following:
Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
If you cannot reach the device, you should get a reply similar to the
following:
Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.

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Possible Causes and Resolutions
Bad Ethernet connection:
Check the LEDs for the proper indications. Check the connectors of the
Ethernet cable to ensure that they are firmly plugged into the device
and your computer.
Wrong or conflicting IP address:
Verify that you are using the correct IP address of the device.
Verify that no other device is using the same IP address as this device.
No IP route:
If the router and your computer are in different IP subnetworks, remote
access must be enabled. You need at least one router on the network
to route the packets between the two subnetworks.
Unusually long access time:
Adding new connections may take 30–60 seconds for the affected
interfaces and LAN to become operational.

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Where to Go From Here
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Support
Cisco Support
Community
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Resources
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Phone Support Contacts www.cisco.com/en/US/support/
tsd_cisco_small_business
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Cisco Firmware
Downloads
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Request
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Cisco Partner Central
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Product Documentation
Cisco RV345/RV345P www.cisco.com/go/RV345/RV345P
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