Linksys WRV54G - Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router... User manual

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VPN Broadband Router
Wireless-G
WRV54G
WIRELESS
GHz
2.4
802.11g

Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router
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Table of Contents
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 Broadband Router 9
The Back Panel 9
The Front Panel 10
Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router 11
Overview 11
Wired Connection to a PC 11
Wireless Connection to a PC 12
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router 13
Overview 13
How to Access the Web-based Utility 15
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 15
The Setup Tab - DDNS 19
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 20
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 21
The Setup Tab - Hot Spot 23
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 24
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 25
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access 27
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 28

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The Security Tab - Firewall 30
The Security Tab - VPN 31
The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 37
The Access Restrictions Tab - VPN Client Access 40
The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding 41
The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 42
The Applications and Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding 43
The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 44
The Administration Tab - Management 45
The Administration Tab - Log 47
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 49
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 50
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 51
The Status Tab - Router 52
The Status Tab - Local Network 53
The Status Tab - System Performance 55
The Status Tab - VPN Clients 57
Chapter 7: Boingo™ Hot Spot in a Box® Program for Hot Spot Businesses 58
Program Overview 58
Simple Hot Spot in a Box Program 58
How the Boingo Hot Spot in a Box Feature Impacts the Linksys Wireless-G
Broadband Router 59
Excellent Customer Support 60
Getting Started 60
Administration Site 71
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 78
Common Problems and Solutions 78
Frequently Asked Questions 86
Appendix B: Wireless Security 94
Security Precautions 94
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 94

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Appendix C: Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software for Windows 2000 or XP 97
Overview 97
Before You Begin 97
Installing the LInksys QuickVPN Software 97
Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software 98
Appendix D: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer
and the Router 99
Introduction 99
Environment 99
How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel 100
Appendix E: Configuring VPN Tunnels 110
Overview 110
Before You Begin 110
Configuring the VPN Settings for the VPN Routers 111
Configuring the Key Management Settings 113
Configuring PC 1 and PC 2 114
Connecting a VPN Client 114
Appendix F: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your
Ethernet Adapter 117
Windows 98 or Me Instructions 117
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 118
Appendix G: SNMP Functions 119
Appendix H: Upgrading Firmware 120
Appendix I: Windows Help 121
Appendix J: Glossary 122
Appendix K: Specifications 127
Appendix L: Warranty Information 128
Appendix M: Regulatory Information 129
Appendix N: Contact Information 135

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List of Figures
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: DDNS Tab - DynDNS.org 19
Figure 6-7: DDNS Tab - TZO.com 19
Figure 6-8: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 20
Figure 6-9: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 21
Figure 6-10: Routing Table Entry List 22
Figure 6-11: Setup Tab - Hot Spot in a Box 23
Figure 6-12: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 24
Figure 6-13: Wireless Security - WPA Pre-Shared Key 25
Figure 6-14: Wireless Security - WPA RADIUS 25
Figure 6-15: Wireless Security - RADIUS 26
Figure 6-16: Wireless Security - WEP 26
Figure 6-17: Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access 27
Figure 6-18: Networked Computers 27
Figure 6-19: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 28
Figure 6-20: Security Tab - Firewall 30

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Figure 6-21: Security Tab - VPN 31
Figure 6-22: Local Secure Group - Subnet and Remote Secure Group - Subnet 31
Figure 6-23: Local Secure Group - IP Address and Remote Secure Group - IP Address 32
Figure 6-24: Local Secure Group - IP Range and Remote Secure Group - IP Range 32
Figure 6-25: Local Secure Group - Host and Remote Secure Group - Host 32
Figure 6-26: Local Secure Group - Subnet and Remote Secure Group - Any 32
Figure 6-27: Remote Secure Group - Any and Remote Secure Gateway - FQDN 33
Figure 6-28: Remote Security Group - Any and Remote Secure Gateway - Any 33
Figure 6-29: Key Exchange Method - Auto(IKE) 33
Figure 6-30: Key Exchange Method - Manual 34
Figure 6-31: Advanced VPN Tunnel Setup 35
Figure 6-32: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 37
Figure 6-33: Internet Filter Summary 37
Figure 6-34: List of PCs 38
Figure 6-35: Blocked Services 38
Figure 6-36: Access Restrictions Tab - VPN Client Access 40
Figure 6-37: Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding 41
Figure 6-38: Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 42
Figure 6-39: Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding 43
Figure 6-40: Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ 44
Figure 6-41: Administration Tab - Management 45
Figure 6-42: Administration Tab - Log 47
Figure 6-43: Administration Tab - Diagnostics 49
Figure 6-44: Administration Tab - Factory Default 50
Figure 6-45: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 51
Figure 6-46: Status Tab - Router 52
Figure 6-47: Status Tab - Local Network 53
Figure 6-48: DHCP Active IP Table 53
Figure 6-49: Status Tab - Wireless 54
Figure 6-50: Status Tab - System Performance 55
Figure 6-51: Status Tab - VPN Clients 57
Figure 7-1: Registration Login 61
Figure 7-2: Welcome 61

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Figure 7-3: Operator Agreement 62
Figure 7-4: Business Contact Information 62
Figure 7-5: Credit Card Information 63
Figure 7-6: Select a Username and Password 63
Figure 7-7: Confirmation 64
Figure 7-8: Registration Complete 64
Figure 7-9: Device Location 65
Figure 7-10: Onsite Contact 65
Figure 7-11: Device Configuration 66
Figure 7-12: View/Edit Settings 66
Figure 7-13: Your Location Page 67
Figure 7-14: Sample Page 67
Figure 7-15: Free Access 68
Figure 7-16: Confirmation 69
Figure 7-17: Almost Done 70
Figure 7-18: Administration Login 72
Figure 7-19: Home 72
Figure 7-20: Device View 73
Figure 7-21: Edit Current Configuration 74
Figure 7-22: Map 74
Figure 7-23: User Statistics 75
Figure 7-24: Device Statistics 75
Figure 7-25: Device Performance 76
Figure 7-26: Device Alerts 77
Figure C-1: Setup Wizard - Welcome Screen 97
Figure C-2: QuickVPN Desktop Icon 98
Figure C-3: QuickVPN Tray Icon - No Connection 98
Figure C-4: QuickVPN Software - Profile 98
Figure C-5: QuickVPN Software - Status 98
Figure C-6: QuickVPN Tray Icon - Connection Available 98
Figure C-7: QuickVPN Software - Change Password 98
Figure D-1: Local Security Screen 100
Figure D-2: Rules Tab 100

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Figure D-3: IP Filter List Tab 100
Figure D-4: IP Filter LIst 101
Figure D-5: Filters Properties 101
Figure D-6: New Rule Properties 101
Figure D-7: IP Filter List 102
Figure D-8: Filters Properties 102
Figure D-9: New Rule Properties 102
Figure D-10: IP Filter List Tab 103
Figure D-11: Filter Action Tab 103
Figure D-12: Security Methods Tab 103
Figure D-13: Authentication Methods 104
Figure D-14: Preshared Key 104
Figure D-15: New Preshared Key 104
Figure D-16: Tunnel Setting Tab 105
Figure D-17: Connection Type Tab 105
Figure D-18: Properties Screen 105
Figure D-19: IP Filter List Tab 106
Figure D-20: Filter Action Tab 106
Figure D-21: Authentication Methods Tab 106
Figure D-22: Preshared Key 107
Figure D-23: New Preshared Key 107
Figure D-24: Tunnel Setting Tab 107
Figure D-25: Connection Type 108
Figure D-26: Rules 108
Figure D-27: Local Computer 108
Figure D-28: VPN Tab 109
Figure E-1: Diagram of All VPN Tunnels 110
Figure E-2: Login Screen 111
Figure E-3: Setup - Basic Setup (Internet Setup) 111
Figure E-4: Security - VPN Screen (VPN Tunnel) 111
Figure E-5: Setup - Basic Setup (Internet Setup) 112
Figure E-6: Security - VPN Screen (VPN Tunnel) 112
Figure E-7: Diagram of VPN Tunnel between VPN Routers 113

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Figure E-8: Security - VPN Screen (Key Management) 113
Figure E-9: Advanced Tunnel Setup Screen 114
Figure E-10: Access Restrictions - VPN Client Access Screen 115
Figure E-11: Diagram of VPN Tunnel between VPN Router 1 and VPN Client 115
Figure E-12: QuickVPN Desktop Icon 115
Figure E-13: QuickVPN Software - Profile 115
Figure E-14: Connecting 116
Figure E-15: Activating Policy 116
Figure E-16: Verifying Network 116
Figure E-17: QuickVPN Software - Status 116
Figure E-18: QuickVPN Tray Icon - Connection 116
Figure E-19: QuickVPN Tray Icon - No Connection 116
Figure F-1: IP Configuration Screen 117
Figure F-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 117
Figure F-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 118
Figure H-1: Upgrade Firmware 120