Linksys WRVS4400N - Small Business Wireless-N Gigabit Security... User manual

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TableofContents
Chapter 1 : Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide? 2
Chapter 2 : Networking and Security Basics 4
An Introduction to LANs 4
The Use of IP Addresses 5
The Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) 7
Chapter 3 : Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN) 9
Why do I need a VPN? 9

What is a VPN? 10
Chapter 4 : Getting to Know the Router 12
The Front Panel 12
TheBackPanels 14
Antennas and Positions 15
Chapter 5 : Connecting the Router 16
Overview 16
Connection Instructions 17
Placement Options 18
Chapter 6 : Setting Up and Configuring the Router 20
Overview 20

Basic Setup 20
How to Access the Web-based Utility 21
How to Navigate the Utility 21
Setup Tab 25
Wireless Tab 38
Firewall Tab 47
VPN Tab 58
QoS Tab 65
Administration Tab 67
IPS Tab 72
L2 Switch Tab 76
Status Tab 80
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 85
Frequently Asked Questions 95

Appendix B: Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software for Windows 2000
or XP 99
Overview 99
Before You Begin 99
Installing the Linksys QuickVPN Software 100
Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software 101
Appendix C: Configuring a Gateway-to-Gateway IPSec Tunnel 103
Overview 103
Before You Begin 103
Configuring the VPN Settings for the VPN Routers 104
Configuring the Key Management Settings 106
Configuring PC 1 and PC 2 107
Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for

Your Ethernet Adapter 108
Windows 98 or Me Instructions 108
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 108
For the Router’s Web-based Utility 109
Appendix E: Trend Micro ProtectLink Gateway Service 110
Appendix F: Glossary 110
Appendix G: Specifications 116
Appendix H: Warranty Information 119
Appendix I: Regulatory Information 120
Appendix J: Contact Information 126

ListofFigures
Figure 2-1: Example network 5
Figure 2-2: IPS Scenarios 7
Figure 3-1: VPN Router to VPN Router 11
Figure 3-2: Computer to VPN Router 11
Figure 4-1: Front Panel 12
Figure 4-2: Back Panel 14
Figure 4-3: Stackable Position and its Antenna Setup 15
Figure 4-4: Standalone Position and its Antenna Setup 15
Figure 5-1: Example of a Typical Network 16
Figure 5-2: Connect a PC 17
Figure 5-3: Connect the Internet 17
Figure 5-4: Connect the Power 17
Figure 5-5: The Stand Option 18
Figure 5-6: Stand 18
Figure 5-7: Mounting Dimensions 19
Figure 5-8: Wall Mounting Hardware 19
Figure 6-1: Router’s IP Address 21
Figure 6-2: Login Screen for Web-based Utility 21
Figure 6-1: Setup - IP Versions 25
Figure 6-2: Setup - WAN (DHCP) 26
Figure 6-3: Setup - WAN (Static IP) 26
Figure 6-4: Setup - WAN (PPPoE) 27
Figure 6-5: Setup - WAN (PPTP) 27
Figure 6-6: Setup - WAN (Heart Beat Signal) 28
Figure 6-7: Setup - WAN (L2TP) 29
Figure 6-8: Setup - WAN (Optional Settings) 30
Figure 6-9: Setup - WAN (DynDNS.org) 31
Figure 6-10: Setup - WAN (TZO.com) 31
Figure 6-11: Setup - LAN 32
Figure 6-12: Setup - DMZ 34

Figure 6-13: Setup - MAC Address Clone 34
Figure 6-14: Setup - Advanced Routing 35
Figure 6-15: Setup - Advanced Routing (Routing Table) 36
Figure 6-16: Setup - Time 37
Figure 6-17: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings 38
Figure 6-18: Wireless - Wireless Security (Disabled) 40
Figure 6-19: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) 40
Figure 6-20: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal) 41
Figure 6-21: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal Mixed) 41
Figure 6-22: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Enterprise) 42
Figure 6-23: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Enterprise) 42
Figure 6-24: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Enterprise Mixed) 43
Figure 6-25: Wireless - Wireless Security (WEP) 43
Figure 6-26: Wireless - Wireless Connection Control 44
Figure 6-27: Select MAC Address from Wireless Client List 44
Figure 6-28: Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings 45
Figure 6-29: Firewall - Basic Settings 47
Figure 6-30: Firewall - IP Based ACL 49
Figure 6-31: Firewall - IP Based ACL (pre-defined services) 49
Figure 6-32: Firewall - IP Based ACL (Service definition) 50
Figure 6-33: Firewall - Edit IP ACL Rule 50
Figure 6-34: Firewall - Internet Access Policy 52
Figure 6-35: Firewall - Internet Access Policy Summary 53
Figure 6-36: Firewall - Internet Access Policy (List of PCs to apply policy)
53
Figure 6-37: Firewall - Single Port Forwarding 54
Figure 6-38: Port Range Forwarding 55
Figure 6-39: Port Range Triggering 56
Figure 6-40: Firewall - Services 57
Figure 6-41: VPN - IPsec VPN 58
Figure 6-42: VPN Tunnel Summary 58
Figure 6-43: View VPN Tunnel Log 60
Figure 6-44: IPsec VPN Advanced Settings 61
Figure 6-45: VPN - VPN Client Accounts 63

Figure 6-46: VPN - VPN Passthrough 64
Figure 6-47: QoS - Application Based 65
Figure 6-48: Port-based 66
Figure 6-49: Administration - Management 67
Figure 6-50: Administration - Log 68
Figure 6-51: View Log pop-up window 68
Figure 6-52: Administration - Diagnostics 69
Figure 6-53: Ping Test Screen 69
Figure 6-54: Trace Route Test Screen 70
Figure 6-55: Administration - Config Management 70
Figure 6-56: Administration - Factory Default 71
Figure 6-57: Administration - Firmware Upgrade 71
Figure 6-58: IPS - Configuration 72
Figure 6-59: IPS - P2P / IM 73
Figure 6-60: IPS - Report 74
Figure 6-61: IPS Log Raw Data 74
Figure 6-62: IPS - Information 75
Figure 6-63: L2 Switch - VLAN 76
Figure 6-64: L2 Switch - RADIUS 77
Figure 6-65: L2 Switch - RADIUS 77
Figure 6-66: L2 Switch - Port Settings 78
Figure 6-67: L2 Switch - Cable Diagnostics 79
Figure 6-68: Status - WAN / Gateway 80
Figure 6-69: Status - LAN 81
Figure 6-70: LAN DHCP Client Table 81
Figure 6-71: LAN ARP Table 81
Figure 6-72: Status - Wireless LAN 82
Figure 6-73: Status - System Performance 83
Figure 6-74: Status - VPN Clients 84
Figure 6-75: Status - IPsec VPN 84
Figure B-1: VPN Client Accounts Screen 99
Figure B-2: QuickVPN Desktop Icon 101
Figure B-3: QuickVPN Tray Icon - No Connection 101
Figure B-4: QuickVPN Software - Profile 101
Figure B-5: Connecting 101