Linksys RVL200 User manual

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4-Port SSL/IPSec VPN Router
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide? 1
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 9
Chapter 4: Connecting the Router 10
Overview 10
Connection Instructions 11
Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Router 12
Overview 12
Before You Begin 15
How to Access the Web-based Utility 18
System Summary Tab 19
Setup Tab - Network 22
Setup Tab - Password 25
Setup Tab - Time 26
Setup Tab - DMZ Host 27
Setup Tab - Forwarding 27
Setup Tab - UPnP 29
Setup Tab - MAC Clone 30
Setup Tab - DDNS 31
Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 32
DHCP Tab - Setup 34
DHCP Tab - Status 35
System Management Tab - SNMP 36
System Management Tab - Factory Default 37
System Management Tab - Firmware Upgrade 37

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System Management Tab - Restart 38
System Management Tab - Setting Backup 38
Port Management Tab - Port Setup 39
Port Management Tab - Port Status 40
Port Management Tab - Create VLAN 41
Port Management Tab - Port Setting 42
Port Management Tab - VLAN Membership 43
QoS Tab - Bandwidth Management 44
QoS Tab - QoS Setup 47
QoS Tab - Queue Settings 49
QoS Tab - DSCP Settings 50
Firewall Tab - General 51
Firewall Tab - Access Rules 52
Firewall Tab - Content Filter 54
IPSec VPN Tab - Summary 55
VPN Tab - Gateway to Gateway 56
IPSec VPN Tab - VPN Pass Through 60
SSL VPN Tab - Summary 61
SSL VPN Tab - User Management 62
SSL VPN Tab - Virtual Passage 64
Log Tab - System Log 65
Log Tab - System Statistics 66
Wizard Tab 67
Support Tab 76
Logout Tab 76
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 77
Common Problems and Solutions 77
Frequently Asked Questions 87
Appendix B: Physical Setup of the Router 91
Placement Options 91
Appendix C: Using the Virtual Passage SSL VPN Client 93
Overview 93
Before You Begin 93
Making the SSL VPN Portal a Trusted Site 95
Logging into the SSL VPN Portal 96
Installing the Virtual Passage Client 97
Logging out of the SSL VPN Portal 99

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Appendix D: Configuring Bandwidth Management 100
Overview 100
Creating New Services 100
Creating New Bandwidth Management Rules 101
Appendix E: Configuring an Active Directory Server 103
Troubleshooting 111
Appendix F: Adding a User for the Active Directory Server 112
Appendix G: Installing an Internet Authentication Service (IAS) Server 114
Appendix H: Configuring the Router’s Settings for a Lightweight Directory
Access Protocol (LDAP) Server 127
Appendix I: Deploying the 4-Port SSL/IPSec VPN Router in an
Existing Network 128
Overview 128
LAN-to-LAN Connection 128
WAN-to-LAN Connection 130
Appendix J: Configuring a Gateway-to-Gateway IPSec Tunnel 131
Overview 131
Before You Begin 131
Configuring the VPN Settings when the Remote Gateway Uses a Static IP 131
Configuring PC 1 and PC 2 133
Configuring the VPN Settings when the Remote Gateway Uses a Dynamic IP 134
Configuring PC 1 and PC 2 136
Appendix K: Configuring NAT Traversal 137
Overview 137
Before You Begin 137
Configuring Scenario 1 137
Configuring Scenario 2 140
Appendix L: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your
Ethernet Adapter 143
Windows 98 or Me Instructions 143
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 143
Appendix M: Windows Help 145
Appendix N: Glossary 146

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Appendix O: Specifications 151
Performance 151
Setup/Configuration 151
Management 151
Security 152
QoS 152
Network 152
VPN 153
Routing 153
Environmental 153
Appendix P: Warranty Information 154
Appendix Q: Regulatory Information 155
Appendix R: Contact Information 161

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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 9
Figure 4-1: Example of a Typical Network 10
Figure 4-2: Connect the Internet 11
Figure 4-3: Connect a PC 11
Figure 4-4: Connect the Power 11
Figure 5-1: Internet Explorer - Internet Options - Advanced 15
Figure 5-2: Internet Explorer - Internet Options - Security 15
Figure 5-3: Internet Explorer - Internet Options - Privacy 16
Figure 5-4: Netscape Communicator - Options - Site Controls -
Master Settings 16
Figure 5-5: Netscape Communicator - Options - Site Controls - Web Features 17
Figure 5-6: Netscape Communicator - Options - Advanced - Security 17
Figure 5-7: Router’s Local IP Address 18
Figure 5-8: Login Screen 18
Figure 5-9: Click Yes to Install 18
Figure 5-10: Click Yes to Delete History 18
Figure 5-11: System Summary 19
Figure 5-12: Site Map 19
Figure 5-13: Port 1 Information 20
Figure 5-14: Setup Tab - Network 22
Figure 5-15: Obtain an IP Automatically 22
Figure 5-16: Static IP 23
Figure 5-17: PPPoE 23
Figure 5-18: PPTP 24
Figure 5-19: Setup Tab - Password 25

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Figure 5-20: Setup Tab - Time (Automatic) 26
Figure 5-21: Setup Tab - Time (Manual) 26
Figure 5-22: Setup Tab - DMZ Host 27
Figure 5-23: Setup Tab - Forwarding 27
Figure 5-24: Service Management 28
Figure 5-25: Setup Tab - UPnP 29
Figure 5-26: Setup Tab - MAC Clone 30
Figure 5-27: Setup Tab - DDNS 31
Figure 5-28: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 32
Figure 5-29: DHCP Tab - Setup 34
Figure 5-30: DHCP Tab - Status 35
Figure 5-31: System Management Tab - SNMP 36
Figure 5-32: System Management Tab - Factory Default 37
Figure 5-33: System Management Tab - Firmware Upgrade 37
Figure 5-34: System Management Tab - Restart 38
Figure 5-35: System Management Tab - Setting Backup 38
Figure 5-36: Port Management Tab - Port Setup 39
Figure 5-37: Port Management Tab - Port Status 40
Figure 5-38: Port Management Tab - Create VLAN 41
Figure 5-39: Port Management Tab - Port Setting 42
Figure 5-40: Port Management Tab - VLAN Membership 43
Figure 5-41: QoS Tab - Bandwidth Management - Rate Control 44
Figure 5-42: Service Management 44
Figure 5-43: Bandwidth Management - Summary 45
Figure 5-44: Bandwidth Management - Priority 45
Figure 5-45: QoS Tab - QoS Setup 47
Figure 5-46: QoS Tab - Queue Settings 49
Figure 5-47: QoS Tab - DSCP Settings 50
Figure 5-48: Firewall Tab - General 51
Figure 5-49: Firewall Tab - Access Rules 52
Figure 5-50: Add a New Access Rule 53

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Figure 5-51: Service Management 53
Figure 5-52: Firewall Tab - Content Filter 54
Figure 5-53: IPSec VPN Tab - Summary 55
Figure 5-54: Choose Mode 55
Figure 5-55: IPSec VPN Tab - Gateway to Gateway 56
Figure 5-56: IPSec Setup - IKE with Preshared Key 58
Figure 5-57: IPSec VPN Tab - VPN Pass Through 60
Figure 5-58: SSL VPN Tab - Summary 61
Figure 5-59: SSL VPN Tab - User Management - Local User Database 62
Figure 5-60: Authentication Type - RADIUS 62
Figure 5-61: Authentication Type - NT Domain 62
Figure 5-62: Authentication Type - Active Directory 62
Figure 5-63: Authentication Type - LDAP 63
Figure 5-64: Add a New User (for Local User Database) 63
Figure 5-65: Add a New User 63
Figure 5-66: SSL VPN Tab - Virtual Passage 64
Figure 5-67: SSL VPN Portal Page 64
Figure 5-68: Log Tab - System Log 65
Figure 5-69: System Log 66
Figure 5-70: Log Tab - System Statistics 66
Figure 5-71: Wizard Tab 67
Figure 5-72: Host and Domain Name 67
Figure 5-73: WAN Connection Type 68
Figure 5-74: Obtain an IP Automatically 68
Figure 5-75: Static IP 69
Figure 5-76: Static IP - DNS Servers 69
Figure 5-77: PPPoE 70
Figure 5-78: PPPoE - Connect on Demand or Keep Alive 70
Figure 5-79: Save Settings 71
Figure 5-80: Access Rules Policy 72
Figure 5-81: Select the Action 72

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Figure 5-82: Select the Service 73
Figure 5-83: Select the Log 73
Figure 5-84: Select the Source 74
Figure 5-85: Select the Destination 74
Figure 5-86: When it Works 75
Figure 5-87: Save Settings 75
Figure 5-88: Settings are Successful 75
Figure 5-89: Support Tab 76
Figure 5-90: Logout Tab 76
Figure B-1: Inserting the Router into the Stands 91
Figure B-2: Suggested Mounting Hardware 92
Figure B-3: Wall-Mounting the Router 92
Figure C-1: Internet Explorer - Internet Options - Advanced 93
Figure C-2: Internet Explorer - Internet Options - Security 93
Figure C-3: Internet Explorer - Internet Options - Privacy 94
Figure C-4: Netscape Communicator - Options - Site Controls - Web Features 94
Figure C-5: Netscape Communicator - Options - Advanced - Security 95
Figure C-6: SSL VPN Portal Login Screen 96
Figure C-7: Click the Unlock Icon 97
Figure C-8: Click to Install the Web Cache Cleaner 97
Figure C-9: Click Yes to Install 97
Figure C-10: Click Install 98
Figure C-11: Click Continue Anyway 98
Figure C-12: Installation Complete 98
Figure C-13: SSL VPN Tunnel Established 99
Figure C-14: Tray Icon 99
Figure C-15: Virtual Passage Menu 99
Figure C-16: Virtual Passage Connection Status 99
Figure D-1: Linksys VPN License Agreement 100
Figure D-2: Vonage VoIP Service 100