Cisco WRV210 - Wireless-G VPN Router Instruction Manual

Cisco Small Business
WRV210 Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster
ADMINISTRATION
GUIDE

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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 6
Product Overview 6
Features 6
Front Panel 7
Back Panel 8
Initial Installation 8
Placement Options 9
Desktop Option 9
Wall Option 9
Connecting the Equipment 9
Verifying the Hardware Installation 11
Configuring the Internet Connection 12
Securing the Wireless Network 13
Getting Started in the Configuration Utility 16
Logging In 16
Navigating through the Pages 17
Saving Your Changes 17
Viewing the Help Files 17
Chapter 2: Setting Up the Network 18
Configuring the Basic Settings 18
Localizing the Configuration Utility 19
Setting Up the Internet Connection 20
Setting Up the Local Network 23
Adjusting the Time Settings 24
Setting Up Virtual LANs 25
Using DDNS to Map Domain Names to Your Network 26
DynDNS.org Setup 27
TZO.com Setup 28
Cloning a MAC Address for Your Internet Connection 29
Setting Up Advanced Routing 30
Configuring Dynamic Routing 31

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Setting Up Static Routing 32
Chapter 3: Configuring the Wireless Network 34
A Note About Wireless Security 34
Wireless Security Tips 34
General Network Security Guidelines 36
Enabling Your Wireless Networks 37
Wireless > Wireless Security 39
Controlling Access to the Wireless Network 43
Adjusting the Advanced Wireless Settings 45
Configuring a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) 47
Chapter 4: Configuring the Firewall 49
Preventing Attacks 50
Enabling Port Forwarding to Allow Access to Services 51
Using Port Triggering to Allow Access to Applications 54
Configuring a DMZ to Allow Access to All Ports of a Server 55
Restricting Users’ Access to the Internet 57
Blocking Web Access with URL Filtering 59
Chapter 5: Configuring a Virtual Private Network (VPN) 61
Managing the VPN Users and Certificates 61
Managing the VPN Users 63
Managing VPN Certificates 65
Configuring VPN Passthrough 66
VPN > IPSec VPN 68
Monitoring the IPSec VPN Tunnels 73
Chapter 6: Configuring Quality of Service (QoS) 75
Configuring QoS Settings for Specified Applications 75
Priority Queue QoS Type 76

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Bandwidth Allocation QoS 77
Configuring QoS Settings for Specified Ports 78
Chapter 7: Administration 80
Managing Access and Configuring Other Management Options 80
Resetting the Admin Password 81
Managing LAN and WAN Access to the Configuration Utility 82
Configuring SNMP Settings for Status Reporting 84
Configuring Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Settings 85
Backing and Restoring a Configuration 86
Setting Up Alerts and System Logs 87
Performing Diagnostic Tests 89
Reverting to the Factory Default Settings 91
Upgrading the Firmware 92
Rebooting the Router 94
Chapter 8: Monitoring the Status of the Network 95
Monitoring the Router Status 96
Monitoring the LAN 97
Monitoring the Wireless Network 99
Monitoring the System Performance 100
Monitoring the QuickVPN Clients 102
Appendix A: Specifications 103
Appendix B: Where to Go From Here 107

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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 web-based
Configuration Utility.
•Product Overview, page 6
•Initial Installation, page 8
•Getting Started in the Configuration Utility, page 16
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster. The
WRV210 is a VPN router with a Wireless-G access point for small offices and
home offices. The 10/100 Ethernet WAN interface connects directly to your
broadband DSL or Cable modem. For the LAN interface, there is a built-in 4-port,
full-duplex 10/100 Ethernet switch that can connect up to four devices.
Features
The wireless Access Point supports 802.11b/g and incorporates RangeBooster
technology, which utilizes a MIMO antennae configuration to provide increased
coverage and reliability over standard 802.11g.
The WRV210 has the advanced security functions needed for business
networking. It has a SPI based firewall with DoS prevention, but also a Virtual
Private Networking (VPN) engine for secure communication between mobile or
remote workers and branch offices. For your wired and wireless local area
network, there is support for multiple SSIDs and VLANs for traffic separation. The
WRV210 Wireless Access Point implements WPA2-PSK, WPA2-ENT, and WEP
encryption, along with other security features including enabling/disabling SSID
Broadcasts and MAC-based filtering.

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Wireless networking in business environments requires additional flexibility. The
WRV210 has the capability to expand or reduce the area of your wireless network.
There is support for Wireless Distribution System (WDS), which allows the
wireless coverage to be expanded without wires through wireless bridging
between it and select Cisco Small Business stand-alone access points. That,
along with the ability to increase or decrease the RF output power, allows for
optimal wireless coverage.
Front Panel
POWER—(Green) The Power LED lights up when the Router is powered on.
DMZ—(Green) The DMZ LED lights up when the Router has an available DMZ port.
If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over the DMZ port.
INTERNET—(Green) The Internet LED lights up when the Router is connected to
your cable or DSL modem. If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving
data over the Internet port.
WIRELESS—(Green) The Wireless LED lights up whenever there is a successful
wireless connection. If the LED is flashing, the Router is actively sending or
receiving data over the wireless network.
1-4 (ETHERNET)—(Green) These four LEDs correspond to the four Ethernet ports
of the Router. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is connected to a device
through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3, or 4). If the LED is flashing, the Router is
actively sending or receiving data over that port.

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Back Panel
POWER—The Power port is where you connect the AC power cable.
RESET—The Reset button has two functions.
•If pressed for one second, the Reset button causes a warm reboot—the
Router restarts without losing any of the current configuration settings.
•If pressed for approximately 15 seconds, the Reset button resets the
Router’s factory defaults.
You can also restore the factory defaults from the Administration > Factory Defaults
screen of the Router’s Configuration Utility.
INTERNET—The Internet port connects to your cable or DSL modem.
1-4 (ETHERNET)—The four Ethernet ports connect to your PCs and other network
devices.
Initial Installation
Follow the instructions below to connect the equipment and configure the Internet
connection and wireless network.
•“Placement Options” on page 9
•Connecting the Equipment, page 9
•Verifying the Hardware Installation, page 11
•Configuring the Internet Connection, page 12

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•Securing the Wireless Network, page 13
Placement Options
You can place the router horizontally on a desktop or mount it on the wall.
Desktop Option
For desktop placement, place the router horizontally on a surface so it sits on its
four rubber feet.
Wall Option
To mount the router on the wall, follow these steps.
STEP 1 Determine where you want to mount the router.
STEP 2 Install two screws (not supplied) 2-9/16 in. apart (approximately 6.45 cm.) Leave
about 1/8 in. (about 3 mm) of the head exposed.
STEP 3 With the back panel pointing up (if installing vertically), position the router so that
the wall-mount crisscross slots on the bottom panel line up with the two screws.
STEP 4 Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the router down until the
screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.
Connecting the Equipment
STEP 1 Make sure that all of the network hardware is powered off, including the Router,
PCs, and cable or DSL modem.
STEP 2 Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the LAN ports (labeled 1-
4) on the back of the Router, and the other end to an Ethernet port on a PC.
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NOTE You must connect one computer with an Ethernet cable for the purpose of
the initial configuration. After you complete the initial configuration,
administrative tasks can be performed from a wireless connection.
STEP 3 Repeat the previous step to connect more PCs, a switch, or other network devices
to the Router.
STEP 4 Connect an Ethernet network cable from the cable or DSL modem to the Internet
port on the Router’s back panel.

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STEP 5 Power on the cable or DSL modem.
STEP 6 Connect the power adapter to the Router’s Power port, and then plug the other
end into an electrical outlet.
NOTE Use only the power adapter that is supplied with the Router. Using a different
power adapter could damage the Router.
The Power and Internet LEDs on the front panel will light up green as soon as the
power adapter is connected properly.
STEP 7 Power on the PCs.
The hardware installation is now complete.
Verifying the Hardware Installation
To verify the hardware installation, complete the following tasks:
•Check the cable connections.
•Check the LED states, as described in Front Panel, page 7.
NOTE If you need help resolving a problem, visit the Cisco Small Business Support
Community at www.cisco.com/go/smallbizsupport. For technical documentation
and other links, see Appendix B, “Where to Go From Here.”

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Configuring the Internet Connection
Before you begin, make sure that you have the setup information for the specific
type of Internet connection. The installation technician from the Internet Service
Provider (ISP) should have provided this information when installing the
broadband connection. If not, call your ISP to request the settings.
STEP 1 Using one of the PCs that you previously connected to LAN port on the back panel
of the Router, start your web browser.
NOTE You must complete the initial installation from a PC that is physically
connected to the Router. You cannot configure the Router from a PC that is
connected wirelessly.
STEP 2 To connect to the web-based Configuration Utility, enter http://192.168.1.1 in the
Address field, and press Enter.
A password request screen appears.
STEP 3 In the User Name and Password fields, enter the default user name and password,
admin, in lowercase letters. Then click OK.
For added security, you should later set a new password using the web-based
Configuration Utility (Administration > Management).
The web-based Configuration Utility appears with the
Setup tab selected.
STEP 4 If requested by the ISP (usually cable ISPs), complete the Host Name and Domain
Name fields, and the MTU and MTU Size fields. Otherwise, leave the default
values.
STEP 5 From the Internet Configuration Type drop-down menu, select a connection type,
as described below.
•Automatic Configuration DHCP: If you are connecting through DHCP or a
dynamic IP address from the ISP, keep this default setting.
•Static IP: If the ISP assigns you a static IP address, select Static IP from the
drop-down menu. Complete the Internet IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default
Gateway, and DNS fields. Enter at least one DNS address.
•PPPoE: If you are connecting through PPPoE, select PPPoE from the drop-
down menu. Complete the User Name and Password fields.

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•PPTP: PPTP is a service used in Europe only. If you are using a PPTP
connection, check with the ISP for the necessary setup information.
•L2TP: L2TP is used mostly in Europe. Check with the ISP for the necessary
setup information.
•Heart Beat Signal: Heart Beat Signal is a service used in Australia. Check
with the ISP for the necessary setup information.
STEP 6 When you are finished entering the Internet connection settings, click Save
Settings to save the changes.
STEP 7 Restart the computer.
STEP 8 To test the Internet connection, start a web browser on any connected computer
and entering a valid website address, such as www.cisco.com.
Securing the Wireless Network
STEP 1 To choose the security options for your network, click Wireless > Wireless
Security in the navigation tree.
STEP 2 From the Select SSID drop-down list, choose the SSID that you want to configure.
You will need to repeat this procedure for each SSID that you enabled on the Basic
Wireless Settings page.
STEP 3 Choose the Security Mode. Cisco recommends using the highest level of security
that is supported by your network devices. Choose from the following options:
•WEP: Weak security with a basic encryption method that is not as secure as
WPA. WEP may be required if your network devices do not support WPA.
•WPA Personal: Provides strong wireless security with advanced
encryption. Choose WPA Personal (TKIP or AES encryption), WPA2
Personal (AES encryption), WPA2 Personal Mixed (TKIP or AES
encryption).
•WPA Enterprise: Strong security using authentication by a RADIUS server
that is connected to the router. Choose WPA Enterprise (TKIP or AES
encryption), WPA2 Enterprise (AES), or WPA2 Enterprise Mixed (TKIP or
AES encryption).

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•RADIUS (WEP): Weak security (WEP) with a basic encryption method that
is not as secure as WPA. WEP may be required if your network devices do
not support WPA. Authentication is provided by a RADIUS server that is
connected to the router.
STEP 4 From the Wireless Isolation within SSID drop-down list, choose Enabled to allow
communication and file transfers between all wireless PCs that are connected to
this SSID. This feature is useful when setting up a wireless hotspot location.
Choose Disabled (the default option) to prevent communication and file transfers
between the PCs.
STEP 5 In the final section of the page, enter the required information, based on the
chosen security mode, as described below.
For WPA Enterprise modes and RADIUS (WEP) mode:
•RADIUS Server IP Address: Enter the IP address for the RADIUS server.
•RADIUS Server Port: Enter the port number for the RADIUS server.
For WPA Personal modes and WPA Enterprise modes:
•Encryption: For WPA Personal and WPA Enterprise, choose either TKIP or
AES encryption. The encryption method is chosen automatically for the
other WPA modes.
•Shared Secret: Enter 8-32 characters. The Shared Secret is also known as
a Pre-Shared Key.
-For WPA Personal, this key also must be configured in the wireless clients
who want to connect to the network.
-For WPA Enterprise and RADIUS, this key is shared between the router
and the RADIUS server.

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•Key Renewal: For all security modes except WEP, enter the interval in
seconds. The Key Renewal instructs the router how often it should change
the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds, which is 1 hour.
For WEP mode and RADIUS (WEP) mode:
•Authentication Type: Choose one of the following options:
-Open System: A wireless client doesn't need to provide a shared key in
order to access the wireless network. Any client can associate to the
router.
-Share Key: A wireless client must provide the correct shared key in order
to access the wireless network.
•Default Transmit Key: To indicate which WEP key to use, select the
appropriate Default Transmit Key number.
•Encryption: Choose the level of WEP encryption, 64 bits (10 hex digits) or
128 bits (26 hex digits). Higher encryption levels offer higher levels of
security, but due to the complexity of the encryption, they may decrease
network performance.
•Passphrase: If you want to generate a key instead of entering a key
manually, type a passphrase in the field. You can enter up to 32 alphanumeric
characters. Then click Generate. A valid key appears in each of the Key 1 -
Key 4 fields.
•Key 1 - Key 4: If you did not use the Generate feature, enter a valid WEP key.
Do not leave a field blank, and do not enter all zeroes; they are not valid key
values.
-If you chose 64-bit WEP encryption, the key must be exactly 10
hexadecimal characters in length.

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-If you chose 128-bit WEP encryption, the key must be exactly 26
hexadecimal characters in length. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to
“9” and “A” to “F”.
STEP 6 Keep the default values for all other settings.
STEP 7 Click Save to save the changes.
STEP 8 To test the wireless setup, use the wireless client on any computer to enter the
correct SSID and shared key for your wireless network. Verify that you can
connect by entering a website address, such as www.cisco.com.
Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-G VPN router with RangeBooster
is complete. Use this Administration Guide to configure other settings, as needed.
Getting Started in the Configuration Utility
Logging In
To access the Configuration Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Firefox, and enter
the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter.
NOTE The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. If the IP address has been changed, enter the
assigned IP address instead.
A password request page appears. (Windows XP users see a similar screen.) The
first time you open the Configuration Utility, enter the default login information, as
shown below, and then click OK.
•User Name: admin
•Password: admin
NOTE You can change the password later from the Administration > Management page.
See “Managing Access and Configuring Other Management Options” on page
80.
After you log in, the Configuration Utility displays the Setup > Basic Settings page.

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Navigating through the Pages
Use the navigation tree in the left pane to open the configuration pages.
Saving Your Changes
When you finish making changes on a configuration page, click Save to save the
changes, or click Cancel to undo your changes.
Viewing the Help Files
To view more information about a configuration page, click the Help link near the
top right corner of the page.

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Setting Up the Network
Use the Setup module to configure the Internet connection, local network settings,
VLANs, DDNS, MAC Address cloning, and advanced routing.
•Configuring the Basic Settings, page 18
•Setting Up Virtual LANs, page 25
•Using DDNS to Map Domain Names to Your Network, page 26
•Cloning a MAC Address for Your Internet Connection, page 29
•Setting Up Advanced Routing, page 30
Configuring the Basic Settings
Use the Setup > Basic Settings page to perform the following basic tasks:
•“Localizing the Configuration Utility” on page 19
•“Setting Up the Internet Connection” on page 20
•“Setting Up the Local Network” on page 23
•“Adjusting the Time Settings” on page 24

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Localizing the Configuration Utility
You can change the language that appears on the configuration pages.
STEP 1 Click Setup > Basic Settings in the navigation tree.
STEP 2 From the Language Selection drop-down list, choose one of the following
languages: English (default), French, German, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish.

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STEP 3 Click Save to save your settings, or click Cancel to refresh the page with the
previously saved settings.
—OR— Complete other sections of the Basic Settings page before saving your
settings.
Setting Up the Internet Connection
Use the information provided by your ISP to configure your Internet Connection.
STEP 1 Click Setup > Basic Settings in the navigation tree.
STEP 2 In the Internet Setup section, choose the Internet Connection Type required by
your ISP. Then enter the required information for the selected connection. The
Router supports six types of connections, as described below.
•Automatic Configuration - DHCP: Select this option if your ISP supports
DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address. This option is
selected by default.
•Static IP: If your ISP provided you with a permanent (public) IP address,
then select Static IP. Also enter the following information, as provided by
your ISP:
-IP Address: Enter the IP address that your ISP provided to you.
-Subnet Mask: Enter the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external
users on the Internet (including your ISP).
-Default Gateway: Enter the Default Gateway Address, which is the ISP
server’s IP address.
-Primary DNS (Required) and Secondary DNS (Optional): Enter at least
one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
•PPPoE: This type of connection is required by some DSL-based ISPs. Enter
the following information, as provided by your ISP:
-Account to be Used: You can have dual PPPoE profiles to allow easy
switching between two separate PPPoE accounts. Select either Primary
(default) or Secondary. Then configure the settings for the selected
profile.