Linksys WRV210 - Wireless-G VPN Router User manual

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Model: WRV210
Package Contents
Wireless-G VPN Router with 2 Fixed Antennae*
CD-ROM with User Guide and Setup Wizard*
Network Cable*
Power Adapter*
Quick Install Guide*
Wireless-G VPN Router
with RangeBooster
Quick Install Guide

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Contents
Installation
1 5
Router
2 Configuration 7
Wireless Security Configuration
3 13

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Installation
Before you begin, make sure that you have the setup informa-
tion for the specific type of Internet connection. The installation
technician from the ISP should have left this information with
you after installing the broadband connection. If not, you can
call the ISP to request the settings.
Make sure that all of theA.
network hardware is
powered off, including the
Router, PCs, and cable or
DSL modem.
B. 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.
Repeat Step B to connectC.
more PCs, a switch, or
other network devices to
the Router.
D. Connect a different
Ethernet network cable
from the cable or DSL
modem to the Internet
port on the Router’s back
panel.
Power on the cable or DSLE.
modem.

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F. 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 InternetG.
LEDs on the front panel
will light up green as soon
as the power adapter is
connected properly.
Power on the PCs.H.
The hardware installation is now complete.

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Router Configuration
The following instructions show you how to configure the
Router. You only need to configure the Router once using any
computer you have set up.
NOTE: The Router must be configured
initially using a PC with an Ethernet (wired)
connection to the Router. You cannot
configure the Router using a PC with a
wireless connection to the Router.
A. Open a web browser, enter
http://192.168.1.1 in its
Address field, and press
Enter.
A password request screen
appears.
In theB. 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 utility
(Administration >
Management).
The web-based utility
appears with the Setup tab
selected.

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C. 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.
From theD. Internet
Conguration Type drop-
down menu, select
one of the following six
connection types.
The available options
on the Setup screen
differ depending on the
connection type you
select.
Automatic Configuration
- DHCP If you are
connecting through DHCP
or a dynamic IP address
from the ISP, keep this
default setting.

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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.
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.

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When you are finishedE.
entering the Internet
connection settings, click
Save Settings to save the
changes.
F. To configure the Router
for the wireless network,
select the Wireless tab’s
Basic Wireless Settings
screen.
Change the followingG.
settings on the Basic
Wireless Settings screen:
Wireless Network
Mode Select the type of
wireless network mode
that the Router should use:
Mixed If you have
Wireless-G and
Wireless-B devices
in the network, then
keep the default
setting, Mixed.
G-Only If you have
only Wireless-G
devices, select
G-Only.