Linksys RV016 User manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Model No.

WIRED

16-Port VPN Router

RV016

User Guide

10/100

10/100 16-Port VPN Router

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Welcome 1

What’s in this Guide? 2

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 10

Chapter 4: Connecting the Router 11

Overview 11

Connection Instructions 12

Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs 13

Overview 13

Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs 13

Configuring Windows 2000 PCs 14

Configuring Windows XP PCs 14

Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the Router 16

Overview 16

How to Access the Web-based Utility 19

System Summary Tab 19

Setup Tab - Network 22

Setup Tab - Password 25

Setup Tab - Time 25

Setup Tab - DMZ Host 26

Setup Tab - Forwarding 26

Setup Tab - UPnP 28

Setup Tab - One-to-One NAT 29

Setup Tab - MAC Clone 30

Setup Tab - DDNS 31

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Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 32

DHCP Tab - Setup 34

DHCP Tab - Status 36

System Management Tab - Multi-WAN 37

System Management Tab - SNMP 40

System Management Tab - Diagnostic 41

System Management Tab - Factory Default 42

System Management Tab - Firmware Upgrade 42

System Management Tab - Restart 43

System Management Tab - Setting Backup 43

Port Management Tab - Port Setup 44

Port Management Tab - Port Status 45

Firewall Tab - General 46

Firewall Tab - Access Rules 47

Firewall Tab - Content Filter 49

VPN Tab - Summary 50

VPN Tab - Gateway to Gateway 52

VPN Tab - Client to Gateway 59

VPN Tab - VPN Pass Through 68

Log Tab - System Log 69

Log Tab - System Statistics 71

Wizard Tab 72

Support Tab 81

Logout Tab 81

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 82

Common Problems and Solutions 82

Frequently Asked Questions 93

Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware 97

Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your

Ethernet Adapter 98

Windows 98 or Me Instructions 98

Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 98

For the Router’s Web-based Utility 99

Appendix D: Physical Setup of the Router 100

Setting up the Router 100

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Appendix E: Battery Replacement 104

Replacing a Lithium Battery 104

Appendix F: Windows Help 105

Appendix G: Glossary 106

Appendix H: Specifications 113

Appendix I: Warranty Information 114

Appendix J: Regulatory Information 115

Appendix K: Contact Information 116

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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 10

Figure 4-1: Example of a Typical Network 11

Figure 4-2: Connect a PC 12

Figure 4-3: Connect the Internet 12

Figure 4-4: Connect the DMZ 12

Figure 4-5: Connect the Power 12

Figure 5-1: TCP/IP for Windows 98 and Me 13

Figure 5-2: Obtain an IP address automatically for Windows 98 and Me 13

Figure 5-3: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) for Windows 2000 14

Figure 5-4: Obtain an IP address automatically for Windows 2000 14

Figure 5-5: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) for Windows XP 15

Figure 5-6: Obtain an IP address automatically for Windows XP 15

Figure 6-1: Router’s IP Address 19

Figure 6-2: Login Screen 19

Figure 6-3: System Summary 19

Figure 6-4: Site Map 20

Figure 6-5: Port Information 20

Figure 6-6: Setup Tab 22

Figure 6-7: Save New Number of WAN Ports 22

Figure 6-8: Obtain an IP Automatically 23

Figure 6-9: Static IP 23

Figure 6-10: PPPoE 23

Figure 6-11: PPTP 24

Figure 6-12: DMZ 24

Figure 6-13: Password 25

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Figure 6-14: Time - Automatic 25

Figure 6-15: Time - Manual 25

Figure 6-16: DMZ Host 26

Figure 6-17: Forwarding 26

Figure 6-18: Service Management 27

Figure 6-19: UPnP 28

Figure 6-20: One-to-One NAT 29

Figure 6-21: MAC Clone 30

Figure 6-22: Edit MAC Clone 30

Figure 6-23: DDNS 31

Figure 6-24: Edit DDNS 31

Figure 6-25: Advanced Routing 32

Figure 6-26: DHCP Setup 34

Figure 6-27: DHCP Status 36

Figure 6-28: Multi-WAN Load Balance 37

Figure 6-29: Save New Mode 37

Figure 6-30: Intelligent Balancer - Edit Load Balance 37

Figure 6-31: IP Group (By Users) 38

Figure 6-32: IP Group (By Users) - Edit Load Balance 38

Figure 6-33: SNMP 40

Figure 6-34: DNS Name Lookup 41

Figure 6-35: Ping 41

Figure 6-36: Factory Default 42

Figure 6-37: Confirm Return to Factory Default Settings 42

Figure 6-38: Firmware Upgrade 42

Figure 6-39: Restart 43

Figure 6-40: Setting Backup 43

Figure 6-41: Port Setup 44

Figure 6-42: Port Status 45

Figure 6-43: General Firewall 46

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Figure 6-44: Access Rules 47

Figure 6-45: Add a New Access Rule 48

Figure 6-46: Content Filter 49

Figure 6-47: VPN Summary 50

Figure 6-48: VPN Tunnel Details 50

Figure 6-49: Types of VPN Tunnels 50

Figure 6-50: GroupVPN List 51

Figure 6-51: Gateway to Gateway 52

Figure 6-52: Local Security Gateway Type - IP Only 53

Figure 6-53: Local Security Gateway Type -

IP + Domain Name (FQDN) Authentication 53

Figure 6-54: Local Security Gateway Type -

IP + E-mail Addr. (USER FQDN) Authentication 53

Figure 6-55: Local Security Gateway Type -

Dynamic IP + Domain Name (FQDN) Authentication 53

Figure 6-56: Local Security Gateway Type -

Dynamic IP + E-mail Addr. (USER FQDN) Authentication 53

Figure 6-57: Local Security Group Type - IP 53

Figure 6-58: Local Security Group Type - Subnet 53

Figure 6-59: Local Security Group Type - IP Range 54

Figure 6-60: Remote Security Gateway Type - IP Only 54

Figure 6-61: Remote Security Gateway Type -

IP + Domain Name (FQDN) Authentication 54

Figure 6-62: Remote Security Gateway Type -

IP + E-mail Addr. (USER FQDN) Authentication 54

Figure 6-63: Remote Security Gateway Type -

Dynamic IP + Domain Name (FQDN) Authentication 55

Figure 6-64: Remote Security Gateway Type -

Dynamic IP + E-mail Addr. (USER FQDN) Authentication 55

Figure 6-65: Remote Security Group Type - IP 55

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Figure 6-66: Remote Security Group Type - Subnet 55

Figure 6-67: Remote Security Group Type - IP Range 55

Figure 6-68: IPSec Setup - IKE with Preshared Key 56

Figure 6-69: IPSec Setup - Manual 57

Figure 6-70: IKE with Preshared Key - Advanced 58

Figure 6-71: Client to Gateway 59

Figure 6-72: Local Security Gateway Type - IP Only 60

Figure 6-73: Local Security Gateway Type -

IP + Domain Name (FQDN) Authentication 60

Figure 6-74: Local Security Gateway Type -

IP + E-mail Addr. (USER FQDN) Authentication 61

Figure 6-75: Local Security Gateway Type -

Dynamic IP + Domain Name (FQDN) Authentication 61

Figure 6-76: Local Security Gateway Type -

Dynamic IP + E-mail Addr. (USER FQDN) Authentication 61

Figure 6-77: Local Security Group Type - IP 61

Figure 6-78: Local Security Group Type - Subnet 61

Figure 6-79: Local Security Group Type - IP Range 61

Figure 6-80: Remote Client for VPN Tunnel - IP Only 62

Figure 6-81: Remote Client for VPN Tunnel -

IP + Domain Name (FQDN) Authentication 62

Figure 6-82: Remote Client for VPN Tunnel -

IP + E-mail Addr. (User FQDN) Authentication 62

Figure 6-83: Remote Client for VPN Tunnel -

Dynamic IP + Domain Name (FQDN) Authentication 62

Figure 6-84: Remote Client for VPN Tunnel -

Dynamic IP + E-mail Addr. (User FQDN) Authentication 63

Figure 6-85: Remote Client for Group VPN - Domain Name (FQDN) 63

Figure 6-86: Remote Client for Group VPN - E-mail Address (USER FQDN) 63

Figure 6-87: Remote Client for Group VPN - Microsoft XP/2000 VPN Client 63

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Figure 6-88: IPSec Setup - IKE with Preshared Key 64

Figure 6-89: IPSec Setup - Manual 65

Figure 6-90: IKE with Preshared Key - Advanced 66

Figure 6-91: VPN Pass Through 68

Figure 6-92: System Log 69

Figure 6-93: View All Logs 70

Figure 6-94: View VPN Log 70

Figure 6-95: View Outgoing Log Table 70

Figure 6-96: View Incoming Log Table 70

Figure 6-97: System Statistics 71

Figure 6-98: Wizard 72

Figure 6-99: Basic Setup Wizard - Change Number of WAN Ports 72

Figure 6-100: Change Number of WAN Ports 72

Figure 6-101: Save Settings 73

Figure 6-102: Basic Setup Wizard - Edit Network Settings 73

Figure 6-103: Host and Domain Name 73

Figure 6-104: WAN Connection Type 74

Figure 6-105: Obtain an IP Automatically 74

Figure 6-106: Static IP 75

Figure 6-107: Static IP - DNS Servers 75

Figure 6-108: PPPoE 76

Figure 6-109: PPPoE - Connect on Demand or Keep Alive 76

Figure 6-110: DMZ 77

Figure 6-111: Save Settings 77

Figure 6-112: Access Rules 78

Figure 6-113: Action 78

Figure 6-114: Service 79

Figure 6-115: Log 79

Figure 6-116: Source 79

Figure 6-117: Destination 80

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