Cisco CVR100W Instruction Manual

Cisco Small Business
CVR100W Wireless-N 300M Router
ADMINISTRATION
GUIDE

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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 7
Product Overview 7
LAN Ethernet Interface 8
Wireless Access Point 8
Security 8
Firewall and VPN Client Access 8
Wireless Distribution System 8
Quality of Service 9
Virtual Networks 9
Configuration and Administration 9
Getting to know the CVR100W 10
Front Panel 10
Back Panel 12
Default Settings 13
Installing the CVR100W 13
Placement Tips 13
Wall Mounting 14
Connecting the CVR100W 14
Getting Started with the Configuration 16
Using the Connection Status Page 17
Using the Getting Started Page 18
Initial Settings 18
Quick Access 19
Device Status 19
Other Resources 20
Navigating through the Pages 20
Saving Changes 20
Returning to the Connection Status Page 20
Changing Your Preferred Language 20
Viewing the Help Files 20
Configuration Next Steps 21

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Verifying the Hardware Installation 21
Connecting to Your Wireless Network 21
Chapter 2: Configuring Network 23
Configuring WAN Settings 23
Configuring Automatic Configuration (DHCP) 24
Configuring PPPoE 24
Configuring Static IP 25
Configuring Optional Settings 26
Cloning the MAC Address 27
Configuring LAN Settings 28
Configuring Basic LAN Settings 28
IPv4 28
Configuring DHCP 29
Configuring VLAN 31
Configuring Static DHCP 32
Configuring a DMZ Host 33
Configuring Routing 34
Configuring Operating Mode 34
Configuring Dynamic Routing 34
Configuring Static Routing 35
Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing 36
Viewing Routing Table 37
Configuring Dynamic DNS 38
Configuring IP Mode 39
Configuring IPv6 40
Configuring IPv6 WAN Settings 40
Setting the IP Mode 40
Configuring DHCPv6 40
Configuring a Static IP Address 40
Configuring IPv6 LAN Settings 41
Setting the IP Mode 41
Configuring IPv6 LAN Settings 42

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Configuring DHCPv6 Settings 42
Configuring IPv6 Address Pools 43
Configuring IPv6 Static Routing 44
Configuring Routing (RIPng) 45
Configuring IPv6-to-IPv4 Tunneling 46
Viewing IPv6 Tunnel Status 46
Configuring Router Advertisement 47
Configuring Advertisement Prefixes 48
Chapter 3: Configuring Wireless Network 50
Wireless Security 50
Wireless Security Tips 50
General Network Security Guidelines 52
CVR100W Wireless Networks 52
Configuring Basic Wireless Settings 53
Configuring Basic Wireless Settings 53
Configuring Wireless Network Settings 55
Configuring Wireless Security 56
Configuring WEP 56
Configuring WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, and WPA2-Personal Mixed 57
Configuring WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, and WPA2-Enterprise Mixed
58
Configuring MAC Filtering 59
Configuring Time of Day Access 60
Configuring Guest Net 61
Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 61
Configuring WDS 65
Configuring WPS 66
Chapter 4: Configuring Firewall 68
CVR100W Firewall Features 68
Access Rules 68
Port Forwarding 70

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Configuring Basic Firewall Settings 70
Managing Firewall Schedules 72
Configuring Service Management 73
Configuring Access Control 74
Default Access Control Policy 74
Configuring Access Rules 74
Configuring Internet Access Rules 77
Configuring Single Port Forwarding 78
Configuring Port Range Forwarding 79
Configuring Port Range Triggering 80
Chapter 5: Configuring VPN 81
Configuring VPN Clients 81
Creating and Managing QuickVPN Users 81
Importing VPN Client Settings 82
Managing Certificates 83
Generating a New Certificate 83
Importing Certificates 83
Exporting Certificates for Admin 84
Exporting Certificates for Client 84
Configuring VPN Passthrough 84
Chapter 6: Configuring Quality of Service (QoS) 86
Configuring Bandwidth Management 86
Configuring Bandwidth 86
Configuring Bandwidth Priority 87
Configuring QoS Port-Based Settings 88
Configuring CoS Settings 89
Configuring DSCP Settings 89
Chapter 7: Administering Your CVR100W 91

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Configuring Administrator Account Settings 92
Configuring Remote Management 93
Configuring Sleep-Mode Light Control 94
Configuring System Time 94
Configuring Bonjour 95
Using Diagnostic Tools 96
Network Tools 96
Configuring Port Mirroring 97
Configuring Logging 98
Configuring Logging Settings 98
Configuring Remote Syslog Server 99
Backing Up and Restoring System Configuration 99
Backing Up Your Current Configuration 100
Restoring Your Configuration from a Saved Configuration File 100
Upgrading Firmware 100
Rebooting the CVR100W 102
Restoring the Factory Defaults 102
Running the Setup Wizard 102
Chapter 8: Viewing CVR100W Status 103
Viewing the Dashboard 103
Viewing System Summary 106
Viewing Connected Devices 108
Viewing DHCP Leased Clients 109
Viewing Port Statistics 110
Viewing Wireless Statistics 111
Viewing Guest Network Status 112
Viewing VPN Status 113
Viewing Logs 114

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Chapter 9: Using Cisco Smart Connect 116
About Cisco Smart Connect 116
Enabling Cisco Smart Connect 116
Configuring CSC Wireless Network 117
Configuring the CSC Wireless Network Through the Web-based Device Man-
ager 118
Configuring the CSC Wireless Network Using the CSC Administrator Applica-
tion 120
Connecting to CSC Wireless Network 121
Customizing Your QR Code 122
Chapter A: Using Cisco QuickVPN 124
Before You Begin 124
Installing the Cisco QuickVPN Software 125
Using the Cisco QuickVPN Software 125
Chapter B: Where to Go From Here 129

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Introduction
This chapter provides information to familiarize you with the product features,
guide you through the installation process, and get started using the
browser-based Device Manager. It includes the following sections:
•Product Overview
•Getting to know the CVR100W
•Installing the CVR100W
•Connecting the CVR100W
•Getting Started with the Configuration
•Using the Connection Status Page
•Using the Getting Started Page
•Verifying the Hardware Installation
•Connecting to Your Wireless Network
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Cisco CVR100W Wireless-N 300M Router. The
CVR100W provides simple, affordable, secure business-class connectivity to the
Internet for small office/home office (SOHO) and remote professionals.
The CVR100W is an advanced Internet-sharing network solution for your small
business needs. It allows multiple computers in your office to share an Internet
connection through both wired and wireless connections.
The CVR100W provides a Wireless-N access point, combined with support for
Virtual Private Network (VPN) clients to make remote access to your network more
secure. The CVR100W’s 10/100 Fast Ethernet WAN interface connects directly to
your broadband DSL or Cable modem.

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LAN Ethernet Interface
The CVR100W provides four full-duplex 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN interfaces that
can connect up to four devices. You can connect a Cisco Small Business switch to
one of the available ports to expand your network as needed.
Wireless Access Point
The CVR100W’s wireless access point supports the 802.11n standard with MIMO
technology, which multiplies the effective data rate. This technology results in
better throughput and coverage than that provided by 802.11g networks.
Security
The CVR100W implements WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 personal,
WPA2 Enterprise, and WEP Security, along with other security features including
the disabling of SSID broadcasts, MAC- based filtering, and allowing or denying
“time of day” access per SSID.
Firewall and VPN Client Access
The CVR100W incorporates a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)-based firewall with
Denial of Service (DoS) prevention, URL filtering, and access control by schedule
to help keep business assets safe.
The CVR100W supports up to three client-to-gateway VPN tunnels to allow
mobile or remote workers to securely access your corporate resources through
encrypted virtual links. Users connecting through a VPN tunnel are attached to
your company’s network with secure access to files, e-mail, and your intranet as if
they were in the building.
Wireless Distribution System
The CVR100W’s wireless access point supports Wireless Distribution System
(WDS), which allows the wireless coverage to be expanded without wires.

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Quality of Service
The CVR100W supports Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) and Wi-Fi Multimedia Power
Save (WMM-PS) for Quality of Service (QoS).
The CVR100W also supports 802.1p, Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP),
and Class of Service (CoS) for wired QoS, which can improve the quality of your
network when using delay-sensitive Voice over IP (VoIP) applications and
bandwidth-intensive video streaming applications.
Virtual Networks
The CVR100W also supports multiple Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs) for the use of
virtual networks (up to four separate virtual networks), with 802.1Q-based VLAN
support for traffic separation.
Configuration and Administration
With the CVR100W's embedded web server, you can configure the CVR100W's
settings using the browser-based Device Manager. The CVR100W supports
Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Chrome web browsers.
The CVR100W also provides a Setup Wizard that allows you to easily and quickly
configure the CVR100W's basic settings.

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Getting to know the CVR100W
Before using the CVR100W, familiarize yourself with its buttons, lights, and
interfaces found in this section.
Front Panel
There are three buttons and eight lights on the front panel. The lights on the front
panel of the white model are green. The lights on the front panel of the black
model are blue.
Sleep-Mode
Light Control
Button
This button turns on or turns off all lights. This button does not
affect the normal operation of the CVR100W.
•When this button is on, all lights on the front panel are off
and the Sleep-Mode light on the back panel is solid
green.
•When this button is off, all lights on the front panel are on
and the Sleep-Mode light on the back panel is off.
WPS Button This button configures wireless access for devices in your
network that are WPS-enabled.
Wireless Button This button enables or disables the wireless module.

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LAN (1-4) The numbered lights correspond to the LAN ports on the back
panel of the CVR100W.
•Solid green or blue when the CVR100W is connected to
a device through the corresponding LAN port (1, 2, 3, or
4).
•Flashes green or blue when the CVR100W is sending or
receiving data over that LAN port.
•Off when the LAN port has no connection.
WPS •Solid green or blue when the WPS connection is
configured.
•Flashes green or blue once per second when the WPS
progess is experiencing problems.
•Off when the WPS connection is configured or there is
no WPS connection.
Wireless •Solid green or blue when the wireless module is enabled
with 100% Wi-Fi power.
•Solid amber when the wireless module is enabled with
50% Wi-Fi power.
•Flashes when the CVR100W is sending or receiving data
on the wireless module.
•Off when the wireless module is disabled.
WAN •Solid green or blue when the CVR100W is connected to
the Internet through your cable or DSL modem.
•Flashes green or blue when the CVR100W is sending or
receiving data through the WAN port.
•Off when the WAN port has no connection.
POWER •Solid green or blue when the CVR100W is powered on
and is operating normally.
•Flashes green or blue when the system is booting or the
system is upgrading the firmware.
•Off when the CVR100W is powered off.

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Back Panel
WAN The WAN (Internet) port is connected to your Internet device,
such as a cable or DSL modem.
LAN (1–4) These ports provide the LAN connection to network devices,
such as PCs, print servers, or switches.
RESET The RESET button has two functions:
•Reboot: If the CVR100W has problems connecting to
the Internet, press the RESET button for at least one
second but no more than five seconds with a paper clip
or a pencil tip. This is similar to pressing the reset button
on your PC to reboot it.
•Restore to Factory Defaults: If you are experiencing
extreme problems with the CVR100W and have tried all
other troubleshooting measures, press and hold in the
RESET button for more than five seconds. This reboots
the unit and restores the factory defaults. The settings
that you have previously made to the CVR100W are lost.
12VDC The 12VDC port is where you connect the supplied power
adapter (12V/0.5 A).
Power Press this button to power the CVR100W on and off.
Sleep-Mode
Light
•Solid green when the Sleep-Mode Light Control button
is turned on and the CVR100W is operating normally.
•Flashes green when the Sleep-Mode Light Control
button is turned on, but the Internet connection has
problems.
•Off when the Sleep-Mode Light Control button is turned
off.

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Default Settings
There are the default settings used when configuring your CVR100W for the first
time.
NOTE Press and hold the RESET button for more than five seconds with a paper clip or a
pencil clip to reboot the unit and restore the factory defaults. Changes that you have
previously made to the CVR100W settings are lost.
Installing the CVR100W
You can place your CVR100W on a desktop or mount it on a wall.
Placement Tips
•Ambient Temperature—To prevent the CVR100W from overheating, do not
operate it in an area that exceeds an ambient temperature of 104°F (40°C).
•Air Flow—Be sure that there is adequate air flow around the CVR100W.
•Mechanical Loading—Be sure that the CVR100W is level and stable to
avoid any hazardous conditions.
Place the CVR100W horizontally on a flat surface so that it sits on its four rubber
feet.
Parameter Default Value
Username cisco
Password cisco
LAN IP 192.168.1.1
DHCP Range 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.149

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Wall Mounting
The CVR100W can be wall-mounted. The wall-mounting hardware is
user-supplied. The ports on the back panel of the CVR100W must face either
upward or downward when mounting the CVR100W to a wall.
WARNING Insecure mounting might damage the device or cause injury. Cisco is not
responsible for damages incurred by insecure wall-mounting.
Connecting the CVR100W
By default, the wireless module of the CVR100W is enabled. For the initial
configuration, we recommend that you connect to the CVR100W with an Ethernet
cable. Of course, you can also use a wireless connection. To connect the PC to
your wireless network for the first time, use the default SSID name and pre-shared
key of the CVR100W's wireless access point that are provided on the product
label at the bottom of the CVR100W. See Connecting to Your Wireless Network
for more information.
STEP 1 Power off all equipment, including the cable or DSL modem, the PC you will use to
connect to the CVR100W, and the CVR100W itself.
STEP 2 Connect the supplied power adapter to the 12VDC port on the back panel of the
CVR100W. Plug the other end of the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Make
sure that the POWER button is turned off.
!
CAUTION Use only the power adapter that is supplied with the unit. Using a different power
adapter could damage the unit.
STEP 3 Connection one end of an Ethernet cable to your cable or DSL modem. Connect
the other end to the WAN port on the back panel.
STEP 4 Connect one end of a different Ethernet cable to one of the LAN ports on the back
of the CVR100W. Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on the PC that you will
use to run the web-based Device Manager.

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NOTE Skip this step if you want to connect the PC to the CVR100W through a
wireless connection.
STEP 5 Power on all connected devices, including the cable or DSL modem and the PC,
and wait until the connections are active.
STEP 6 Press the POWER button on the back panel to power on the CVR100W.
STEP 7 To connect the PC to your wireless network for the first time, you must configure
the wireless connection using the default SSID name and pre-shared key. See
Connecting to Your Wireless Network for more information.
A sample configuration is illustrated below.
Power
Supply
Internet
Access
Devices
Network
Devices
Wireless
Devices

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Getting Started with the Configuration
The Setup Wizard and Device Manager are supported on Microsoft Internet
Explorer 6.0 or later, Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or later, Apple Safari 3.0 or later and Google
Chrome 5.0 or later.
To launch the Device Manager and complete the Setup Wizard configuration:
STEP 1 Start a computer that you connected to the CVR100W before.The computer
becomes a DHCP client of the CVR100W and receives an IP address in the
192.168.1.xxx range.
STEP 2 Launch a web browser and enter 192.168.1.1 in the Address bar. This is the
default IP address of the CVR100W.
STEP 3 When the login page appears, choose the language that you prefer to use in the
Device Manager, and then enter the username and password.
The default username is cisco. The default password is cisco. Passwords are
case sensitive.
STEP 4 Click Log In. The Setup Wizard will now launch.
STEP 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the initial configuration.
•Configure Admin Password (Step 1 of 4).
The administrative password protects your CVR100W from unauthorized
access. For security reasons, you should change the password from its
default setting. Please write this password down for future reference. A
blank password is not recommanded.
Enter a new password, then click Next to continue.
NOTE A new password that is at least 6 characters long and is composed of
lower and upper case letters as well as numbers is recommended.
•Configure Connection Type (Step 2 of 4).
Select the Internet connection type to connect to the Internet. Call your
Internet Service Provider if you are not sure what the correct type is.
Specify the corresponding settings based on the selected Internet
connection type, then click Next to continue. See Configuring WAN
Settings for more information on configuring the WAN connection.

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•Configure Wireless Security (Step 3 of 4).
Enter a unique name for your wireless network (such as MyNetwork) and
select the type of wireless security. Cisco recommends using the highest
level of security that is supported by the devices in your network.
Specify the security settings based on the selected wireless security mode,
then click Next to continue. See Configuring Wireless Security for more
information on configure the wireless security settings.
•Confirm Setup Wizard Configuration (Step 4 of 4).
You can see the summary information for all configuration. If the
configuration is correct, click Save and Exit to complete the configuration. If
you click Exit, the changes you made will be lost.
After the Setup Wizard is done, the Connection Status page appears. See
Using the Connection Status Page for more information.
Using the Connection Status Page
The Connection Status page displays the current WAN, LAN, and WLAN status of
the CVR100W.
Field Description
WAN
Status Shows whether the WAN port obtains an IP address
successfully or not. If the WAN port is connected to the
Internet, the network addressing mode that you use to
connect to the Internet will be displayed.
IP IP address of the WAN port that is accessible from the
Internet.
Mask Subnet mask for the WAN port.
Gateway Default gateway for the WAN port.
DNS IP addresses for the primary DNS server and the
secondary DNS server.

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You can perform the following actions:
•To refresh the data on the screen, click Refresh.
•To log out the Device Manager, click Log out.
•To launch the Setup Wizard, click Setup Wizard.
•To configure the advanced settings, click Advanced Settings. You will be
first directed to the Getting Started page. See Using the Getting Started
Page for more information.
•To get more information about your CVR100W, click Product Resources.
You will be directed to the CVR100W Resources page.
Using the Getting Started Page
The Getting Started page displays the most common configuration tasks. Use the
links on this page to jump to the relevant configuration page.
Initial Settings
LAN
Host Name of the LAN host that is connected to the
CVR100W.
IP IP address of the connected LAN host.
MAC MAC address of the connected LAN host.
WLAN
Wi-Fi Power Shows whether the Wi-Fi signal strength is 100%,
50%, or off.
Field Description
Change Default
Administrator Password
Click this link to open the Administration > User
page where you can change the administrator
username and password. See Configuring
Administrator Account Settings.