Linksys RV016 User manual

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Model No.
WIRED
16-Port VPN Router
RV016
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide? 2
Chapter 2: Networking Basics 4
An Introduction to LANs 4
The Use of IP Addresses 4
Why do I need a VPN? 5
What is a VPN? 6
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router 8
The Front Panel 8
The Back Panel 10
Chapter 4: Connecting the Router 11
Overview 11
Connection Instructions 12
Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs 13
Overview 13
Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs 13
Configuring Windows 2000 PCs 14
Configuring Windows XP PCs 14
Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the Router 16
Overview 16
How to Access the Web-based Utility 19
System Summary Tab 19
Setup Tab - Network 22
Setup Tab - Password 25
Setup Tab - Time 25
Setup Tab - DMZ Host 26
Setup Tab - Forwarding 26
Setup Tab - UPnP 28
Setup Tab - One-to-One NAT 29
Setup Tab - MAC Clone 30
Setup Tab - DDNS 31

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Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 32
DHCP Tab - Setup 34
DHCP Tab - Status 36
System Management Tab - Multi-WAN 37
System Management Tab - SNMP 40
System Management Tab - Diagnostic 41
System Management Tab - Factory Default 42
System Management Tab - Firmware Upgrade 42
System Management Tab - Restart 43
System Management Tab - Setting Backup 43
Port Management Tab - Port Setup 44
Port Management Tab - Port Status 45
Firewall Tab - General 46
Firewall Tab - Access Rules 47
Firewall Tab - Content Filter 49
VPN Tab - Summary 50
VPN Tab - Gateway to Gateway 52
VPN Tab - Client to Gateway 59
VPN Tab - VPN Pass Through 68
Log Tab - System Log 69
Log Tab - System Statistics 71
Wizard Tab 72
Support Tab 81
Logout Tab 81
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 82
Common Problems and Solutions 82
Frequently Asked Questions 93
Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware 97
Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your
Ethernet Adapter 98
Windows 98 or Me Instructions 98
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 98
For the Router’s Web-based Utility 99
Appendix D: Physical Setup of the Router 100
Setting up the Router 100

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Appendix E: Battery Replacement 104
Replacing a Lithium Battery 104
Appendix F: Windows Help 105
Appendix G: Glossary 106
Appendix H: Specifications 113
Appendix I: Warranty Information 114
Appendix J: Regulatory Information 115
Appendix K: Contact Information 116

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: VPN Router-to-VPN Router VPN 7
Figure 2-2: Computer-to-VPN Router VPN 7
Figure 3-1: Front Panel 8
Figure 3-2: Back Panel 10
Figure 4-1: Example of a Typical Network 11
Figure 4-2: Connect a PC 12
Figure 4-3: Connect the Internet 12
Figure 4-4: Connect the DMZ 12
Figure 4-5: Connect the Power 12
Figure 5-1: TCP/IP for Windows 98 and Me 13
Figure 5-2: Obtain an IP address automatically for Windows 98 and Me 13
Figure 5-3: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) for Windows 2000 14
Figure 5-4: Obtain an IP address automatically for Windows 2000 14
Figure 5-5: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) for Windows XP 15
Figure 5-6: Obtain an IP address automatically for Windows XP 15
Figure 6-1: Router’s IP Address 19
Figure 6-2: Login Screen 19
Figure 6-3: System Summary 19
Figure 6-4: Site Map 20
Figure 6-5: Port Information 20
Figure 6-6: Setup Tab 22
Figure 6-7: Save New Number of WAN Ports 22
Figure 6-8: Obtain an IP Automatically 23
Figure 6-9: Static IP 23
Figure 6-10: PPPoE 23
Figure 6-11: PPTP 24
Figure 6-12: DMZ 24
Figure 6-13: Password 25

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Figure 6-14: Time - Automatic 25
Figure 6-15: Time - Manual 25
Figure 6-16: DMZ Host 26
Figure 6-17: Forwarding 26
Figure 6-18: Service Management 27
Figure 6-19: UPnP 28
Figure 6-20: One-to-One NAT 29
Figure 6-21: MAC Clone 30
Figure 6-22: Edit MAC Clone 30
Figure 6-23: DDNS 31
Figure 6-24: Edit DDNS 31
Figure 6-25: Advanced Routing 32
Figure 6-26: DHCP Setup 34
Figure 6-27: DHCP Status 36
Figure 6-28: Multi-WAN Load Balance 37
Figure 6-29: Save New Mode 37
Figure 6-30: Intelligent Balancer - Edit Load Balance 37
Figure 6-31: IP Group (By Users) 38
Figure 6-32: IP Group (By Users) - Edit Load Balance 38
Figure 6-33: SNMP 40
Figure 6-34: DNS Name Lookup 41
Figure 6-35: Ping 41
Figure 6-36: Factory Default 42
Figure 6-37: Confirm Return to Factory Default Settings 42
Figure 6-38: Firmware Upgrade 42
Figure 6-39: Restart 43
Figure 6-40: Setting Backup 43
Figure 6-41: Port Setup 44
Figure 6-42: Port Status 45
Figure 6-43: General Firewall 46

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Figure 6-44: Access Rules 47
Figure 6-45: Add a New Access Rule 48
Figure 6-46: Content Filter 49
Figure 6-47: VPN Summary 50
Figure 6-48: VPN Tunnel Details 50
Figure 6-49: Types of VPN Tunnels 50
Figure 6-50: GroupVPN List 51
Figure 6-51: Gateway to Gateway 52
Figure 6-52: Local Security Gateway Type - IP Only 53
Figure 6-53: Local Security Gateway Type -
IP + Domain Name (FQDN) Authentication 53
Figure 6-54: Local Security Gateway Type -
IP + E-mail Addr. (USER FQDN) Authentication 53
Figure 6-55: Local Security Gateway Type -
Dynamic IP + Domain Name (FQDN) Authentication 53
Figure 6-56: Local Security Gateway Type -
Dynamic IP + E-mail Addr. (USER FQDN) Authentication 53
Figure 6-57: Local Security Group Type - IP 53
Figure 6-58: Local Security Group Type - Subnet 53
Figure 6-59: Local Security Group Type - IP Range 54
Figure 6-60: Remote Security Gateway Type - IP Only 54
Figure 6-61: Remote Security Gateway Type -
IP + Domain Name (FQDN) Authentication 54
Figure 6-62: Remote Security Gateway Type -
IP + E-mail Addr. (USER FQDN) Authentication 54
Figure 6-63: Remote Security Gateway Type -
Dynamic IP + Domain Name (FQDN) Authentication 55
Figure 6-64: Remote Security Gateway Type -
Dynamic IP + E-mail Addr. (USER FQDN) Authentication 55
Figure 6-65: Remote Security Group Type - IP 55

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Figure 6-66: Remote Security Group Type - Subnet 55
Figure 6-67: Remote Security Group Type - IP Range 55
Figure 6-68: IPSec Setup - IKE with Preshared Key 56
Figure 6-69: IPSec Setup - Manual 57
Figure 6-70: IKE with Preshared Key - Advanced 58
Figure 6-71: Client to Gateway 59
Figure 6-72: Local Security Gateway Type - IP Only 60
Figure 6-73: Local Security Gateway Type -
IP + Domain Name (FQDN) Authentication 60
Figure 6-74: Local Security Gateway Type -
IP + E-mail Addr. (USER FQDN) Authentication 61
Figure 6-75: Local Security Gateway Type -
Dynamic IP + Domain Name (FQDN) Authentication 61
Figure 6-76: Local Security Gateway Type -
Dynamic IP + E-mail Addr. (USER FQDN) Authentication 61
Figure 6-77: Local Security Group Type - IP 61
Figure 6-78: Local Security Group Type - Subnet 61
Figure 6-79: Local Security Group Type - IP Range 61
Figure 6-80: Remote Client for VPN Tunnel - IP Only 62
Figure 6-81: Remote Client for VPN Tunnel -
IP + Domain Name (FQDN) Authentication 62
Figure 6-82: Remote Client for VPN Tunnel -
IP + E-mail Addr. (User FQDN) Authentication 62
Figure 6-83: Remote Client for VPN Tunnel -
Dynamic IP + Domain Name (FQDN) Authentication 62
Figure 6-84: Remote Client for VPN Tunnel -
Dynamic IP + E-mail Addr. (User FQDN) Authentication 63
Figure 6-85: Remote Client for Group VPN - Domain Name (FQDN) 63
Figure 6-86: Remote Client for Group VPN - E-mail Address (USER FQDN) 63
Figure 6-87: Remote Client for Group VPN - Microsoft XP/2000 VPN Client 63

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Figure 6-88: IPSec Setup - IKE with Preshared Key 64
Figure 6-89: IPSec Setup - Manual 65
Figure 6-90: IKE with Preshared Key - Advanced 66
Figure 6-91: VPN Pass Through 68
Figure 6-92: System Log 69
Figure 6-93: View All Logs 70
Figure 6-94: View VPN Log 70
Figure 6-95: View Outgoing Log Table 70
Figure 6-96: View Incoming Log Table 70
Figure 6-97: System Statistics 71
Figure 6-98: Wizard 72
Figure 6-99: Basic Setup Wizard - Change Number of WAN Ports 72
Figure 6-100: Change Number of WAN Ports 72
Figure 6-101: Save Settings 73
Figure 6-102: Basic Setup Wizard - Edit Network Settings 73
Figure 6-103: Host and Domain Name 73
Figure 6-104: WAN Connection Type 74
Figure 6-105: Obtain an IP Automatically 74
Figure 6-106: Static IP 75
Figure 6-107: Static IP - DNS Servers 75
Figure 6-108: PPPoE 76
Figure 6-109: PPPoE - Connect on Demand or Keep Alive 76
Figure 6-110: DMZ 77
Figure 6-111: Save Settings 77
Figure 6-112: Access Rules 78
Figure 6-113: Action 78
Figure 6-114: Service 79
Figure 6-115: Log 79
Figure 6-116: Source 79
Figure 6-117: Destination 80