Linksys WRV200 User manual

Model No.
VPN Router with RangeBooster
Wireless-G
WRV200
WIRELESS
GHz
2.4
802.11g
User Guide

Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster
Copyright and Trademarks
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco
Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All
rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
How to Use this Guide
This User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the Router easier than ever. Look for
the following items when reading this User Guide:
In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this:
Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like
this:
Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the “List of Figures” section in the “Table of Contents”.
WRV200-UG-60407NC BW
This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something
that could damage your property or the Router.
This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should
pay special attention to while using the Router.
This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you
might need to do while using the Router.
word: definition.
Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known
to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster
TableofContents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide? 2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4
Network Topology 4
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4
Network Layout 4
Chapter 3: Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN) 6
Why do I need a VPN? 6
What is a VPN? 7
Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Wireless-G VPN Router 9
The Back Panel 9
The Front Panel 10
Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-G VPN Router 11
Overview 11
Wired Connection to a PC 11
Wireless Connection to a PC 12
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Router 13
Overview 13
How to Access the Web-based Utility 15
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 15
The Setup Tab - DDNS 21
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 22
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 23
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 25
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 26
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access 30
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 31
The Firewall Tab - General 33

Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster
The Firewall Tab - Port Forwarding 34
The Firewall Tab - Port Triggering 35
The Firewall Tab - DMZ 36
The Firewall Tab - Access Restriction 37
The Firewall Tab - URL Filtering 38
The VPN Tab 39
The VPN Tab - VPN Client Access 39
The VPN Tab - VPN Passthrough 40
The VPN Tab - IPSec VPN 41
The VPN Tab - VPN Summary 46
The QoS Tab - Application-based QoS 48
The QoS Tab - Port-based QoS 49
The Administration Tab - Management 50
The Administration Tab - Log 53
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 54
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 55
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 55
The Administration Tab - Reboot 55
The Status Tab - Router 56
The Status Tab - Local Network 57
The Status Tab - System Performance 59
The Status Tab - VPN Clients 60
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 61
Common Problems and Solutions 61
Frequently Asked Questions 69
Appendix B: Wireless Security 77
Security Precautions 77
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 77
Appendix C: Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software for Windows 2000 or XP 80
Overview 80
Before You Begin 80
Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software 82

Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster
Appendix D: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer
and the Router 84
Introduction 84
Environment 84
How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel 85
Appendix E: Configuring a Gateway-to-Gateway IPSec Tunnel 95
Overview 95
Before You Begin 95
Configuring the VPN Settings for the VPN Routers 96
Configuring the Key Management Settings 98
Configuring PC 1 and PC 2 99
Appendix F: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter 100
Windows 98 or Me Instructions 100
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 101
Appendix G: SNMP Functions 102
Appendix H: Upgrading Firmware 103
Appendix I: Windows Help 104
Appendix J: Glossary 105
Appendix K: Specifications 110
Appendix L: Warranty Information 111
Appendix M: Regulatory Information 112
Appendix N: Contact Information 118

Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster
ListofFigures
Figure 2-1: Network Diagram 5
Figure 3-1: VPN Router to VPN Router 8
Figure 3-2: Computer to VPN Router 8
Figure 4-1: Back Panel 9
Figure 4-2: Front Panel 10
Figure 5-1: Connect to LAN Ports 11
Figure 5-2: Connect to Internet Port 11
Figure 5-3: Connect to Power Port 11
Figure 5-4: Connect to Internet Port 12
Figure 5-5: Connect to Power Port 12
Figure 6-1: Login Screen 15
Figure 6-2: Setup Tab - Automatic Configuration - DHCP 15
Figure 6-3: Internet Connection Type - Static IP 16
Figure 6-4: Internet Connection Type - PPPoE 16
Figure 6-5: Internet Connection Type - PPTP 17
Figure 6-6: Internet Connection Type - L2TP 18
Figure 6-7: Static Table 20
Figure 6-8: The Setup Tab - VLAN 20
Figure 6-9: The Setup Tab - DDNS - DynDNS.org 21
Figure 6-10: The Setup Tab - DDNS - TZO.com 21
Figure 6-11: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 22
Figure 6-12: The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 23
Figure 6-13: Routing Table Entry List 24
Figure 6-14: The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 25
Figure 6-15: Wireless Security - WPA-Personal 26
Figure 6-16: Wireless Security - WPA2-Personal 26
Figure 6-17: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise 27
Figure 6-18: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise 27
Figure 6-19: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal Mixed 28
Figure 6-20: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise Mixed 28

Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster
Figure 6-21: Wireless Security - RADIUS 29
Figure 6-22: Wireless Security - WEP 29
Figure 6-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access 30
Figure 6-24: Networked Computers 30
Figure 6-25: The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 31
Figure 6-26: Wireless Tab - WDS 32
Figure 6-27: The Firewall Tab - General 33
Figure 6-28: The Firewall Tab - Port Forwarding 34
Figure 6-29: The Firewall Tab - Port Triggering 35
Figure 6-30: The Firewall Tab - DMZ 36
Figure 6-31: The Firewall Tab - Access Restriction 37
Figure 6-32: The Firewall Tab - URL Filtering 38
Figure 6-33: The VPN Tab - VPN Client Access 39
Figure 6-34: The VPN Tab - VPN Client Access Warning 39
Figure 6-35: The VPN Tab - VPN Passthrough 40
Figure 6-36: The VPN Tab - IPSec VPN 41
Figure 6-37: Local Secure Group - Subnet and Remote Secure Group - IP Addr. 41
Figure 6-38: Local Secure Group - IP Address and Remote Secure Group - IP Address 42
Figure 6-39: Local Secure Group - Host and Remote Secure Group - IP Addr. 42
Figure 6-40: Local Secure Group - IP Addr. and Remote Secure Group - Any 42
Figure 6-41: Key Exchange Method - Auto (IKE) 43
Figure 6-42: Advanced Settings 43
Figure 6-43: Global NAT Traversal Advanced Settings 45
Figure 6-44: The VPN Tab - VPN Summary 46
Figure 6-45: The QoS Tab - Application-based QoS -Priority Queue 48
Figure 6-46: The QoS Tab - Application-based QoS -Bandwidth Allocation 48
Figure 6-47: The QoS Tab - Port-based QoS 49
Figure 6-48: The Administration Tab - Management 50
Figure 6-49: The Administration Tab - Log 53
Figure 6-50: The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 54
Figure 6-51: Ping Test 54
Figure 6-52: Traceroute Test 54
Figure 6-53: The Administration Tab - Factory Default 55

Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster
Figure 6-54: The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 55
Figure 6-55: The Administration Tab - Reboot 55
Figure 6-56: The Status Tab - Router 56
Figure 6-57: The Status Tab - Local Network 57
Figure 6-58: DHCP Active IP Table 57
Figure 6-59: The Status Tab - Wireless 58
Figure 6-60: The Status Tab - System Performance 59
Figure 6-61: The Status Tab - VPN Clients 60
Figure C-1: Access Restrictions - VPN Client Access Screen 80
Figure C-2: Setup Wizard - Welcome Screen 81
Figure C-3: QuickVPN Desktop Icon 82
Figure C-4: QuickVPN Tray Icon - No Connection 82
Figure C-5: QuickVPN Software - Profile 82
Figure C-6: Connecting 82
Figure C-7: Activating Policy 82
Figure C-8: Verifying Network 82
Figure C-9: QuickVPN QuickVPN Software - Status 83
Figure C-10: QuickVPN Tray Icon - Connection 83
Figure C-11: QuickVPN Tray Icon - No Connection 83
Figure C-12: QuickVPN QuickVPN Software - Change Password 83
Figure D-1: Local Security Screen 85
Figure D-2: Rules Tab 85
Figure D-3: IP Filter List Tab 85
Figure D-4: IP Filter LIst 86
Figure D-5: Filters Properties 86
Figure D-6: New Rule Properties 86
Figure D-7: IP Filter List 87
Figure D-8: Filters Properties 87
Figure D-9: New Rule Properties 87
Figure D-10: IP Filter List Tab 88
Figure D-11: Filter Action Tab 88
Figure D-12: Security Methods Tab 88
Figure D-13: Authentication Methods 89

Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster
Figure D-14: Preshared Key 89
Figure D-15: New Preshared Key 89
Figure D-16: Tunnel Setting Tab 90
Figure D-17: Connection Type Tab 90
Figure D-18: Properties Screen 90
Figure D-19: IP Filter List Tab 91
Figure D-20: Filter Action Tab 91
Figure D-21: Authentication Methods Tab 91
Figure D-22: Preshared Key 92
Figure D-23: New Preshared Key 92
Figure D-24: Tunnel Setting Tab 92
Figure D-25: Connection Type 93
Figure D-26: Rules 93
Figure D-27: Local Computer 93
Figure D-28: VPN Tab 94
Figure E-1: Diagram of All VPN Tunnels 95
Figure E-2: Login Screen 96
Figure E-3: Security - VPN Screen (VPN Tunnel) 96
Figure E-4: Security - VPN Screen (VPN Tunnel) 97
Figure E-5: Auto (IKE) Advanced Settings Screen 98
Figure F-1: IP Configuration Screen 100
Figure F-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 100
Figure F-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 101
Figure H-1: Upgrade Firmware 103

Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster