Linksys RVS4000 User manual

4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN

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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

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 Router 9

The Front Panel 9

The Back and Side Panels 10

Chapter 5: Connecting the Router 11

Overview 11

Connection Instructions 12

Chapter 6: Setting Up and Configuring the Router 13

Overview 13

How to Access the Web-based Utility 15

Setup Tab 16

Firewall Tab 25

VPN Tab 28

QoS Tab 33

Administration Tab 34

IPS Tab 37

L2 Switch Tab 39

Status Tab 41

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 43

Common Problems and Solutions 43

Frequently Asked Questions 53

Appendix B: Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software for Windows 2000 or XP 57

Overview 57

Before You Begin 57

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Installing the Linksys QuickVPN Software 58

Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software 59

Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000

or XP Computer and the Router 61

Introduction 61

Environment 61

How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel 62

Appendix D: Configuring a Gateway-to-Gateway IPSec Tunnel 72

Overview 72

Before You Begin 72

Configuring the VPN Settings for the VPN Routers 72

Configuring the Key Management Settings 75

Configuring PC 1 and PC 2 76

Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for

Your Ethernet Adapter 77

Windows 98 or Me Instructions 77

Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 77

For the Router’s Web-based Utility 78

Appendix F: Physical Setup of the Router 79

Setting up the Router 79

Appendix G: Windows Help 80

Appendix H: Glossary 81

Appendix I: Specifications 86

Appendix J: Warranty Information 89

Appendix K: Regulatory Information 90

Appendix L: Contact Information 96

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List of Figures

Figure 3-1: VPN Router to VPN Router 8

Figure 3-2: Computer to VPN Router 8

Figure 4-1: Front Panel 9

Figure 4-2: Back Panel 10

Figure 4-3: Right Side Panel 10

Figure 4-4: Left Side Panel 10

Figure 5-1: Example of a Typical Network 11

Figure 5-2: Connect a PC 12

Figure 5-3: Connect the Internet 12

Figure 5-4: Connect the Power 12

Figure 6-1: Router’s IP Address 15

Figure 6-2: Password 15

Figure 6-3: Setup Tab 16

Figure 6-4: Obtain an IP Automatically 16

Figure 6-5: Static IP 16

Figure 6-6: PPPoE 17

Figure 6-7: PPTP 17

Figure 6-8: Heart Beat Signal 18

Figure 6-9: L2TP 19

Figure 6-10: LAN 21

Figure 6-11: DMZ Host 22

Figure 6-12: Mac Clone 22

Figure 6-13: Advanced Routing 23

Figure 6-14: Routing Table Entry List 23

Figure 6-15: Time 24

Figure 6-16: Firewall Basic 25

Figure 6-17: Internet Access Policy 25

Figure 6-18: List of PC’s 26

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Figure 6-19: Internet Policy Summary 26

Figure 6-20: Single Port Forwarding 27

Figure 6-21: Port Range Forwarding 27

Figure 6-22: Port Range Triggering 28

Figure 6-23: VPN 28

Figure 6-24: VPN Client Accounts 32

Figure 6-25: VPN Passthrough 33

Figure 6-26: Application-based QoS 34

Figure 6-27: Port-based QoS 34

Figure 6-28: Administration 35

Figure 6-29: Log 36

Figure 6-30: Diagnostics 36

Figure 6-31: Backup & Restore 37

Figure 6-32: Factory Defaults 37

Figure 6-33: Firmware Upgrade 37

Figure 6-34: IPS Configure 37

Figure 6-35: P2P/IM 38

Figure 6-36: Report 38

Figure 6-37: VLAN 39

Figure 6-38: RADIUS 40

Figure 6-39: Port Setting 40

Figure 6-40: Statistics 40

Figure 6-41: Cable Diagnostics 41

Figure 6-42: Status 41

Figure 6-43: Local Network 42

Figure 6-44: VPN Clients 42

Figure 6-45: Access Rules 42

Figure 6-46: Add a New Access Rule 42

Figure 6-47: Service Management 42

Figure 6-48: Settings are Successful 42

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Figure 6-49: Content Filter 42

Figure 6-50: VPN Summary 42

Figure 6-51: Choose Mode 42

Figure 6-52: Gateway to Gateway 42

Figure 6-53: Client to Gateway 42

Figure 6-54: Gateway to Gateway 42

Figure 6-55: Client to Gateway 42

Figure 6-56: Advanced 42

Figure 6-57: VPN Client Access 42

Figure 6-58: VPN Pass Through 42

Figure 6-59: System Log 42

Figure 6-60: System Statistics 42

Figure 6-61: Wizard 42

Figure 6-62: Dual WAN or DMZ 42

Figure 6-63: Host and Domain Name 42

Figure 6-64: WAN Connection Type 42

Figure 6-65: Obtain an IP Automatically 42

Figure 6-66: Static IP 42

Figure 6-67: PPPoE 42

Figure 6-68: WAN Connection Type WAN2 42

Figure 6-69: Obtain an IP WAN2 42

Figure 6-70: Static IP WAN2 42

Figure 6-71: PPPoE WAN2 42

Figure 6-72: Save Settings 42

Figure 6-73: Access Rules Policy 42

Figure 6-74: Select the Action 42

Figure 6-75: Select the Service 42

Figure 6-76: Select the Log 42

Figure 6-77: Select the Source 42

Figure 6-78: Select the Destination 42

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Figure 6-79: When it Works 42

Figure 6-80: Save Settings 42

Figure 6-81: Settings are Successful 42

Figure 6-82: Support 42

Figure B-1: VPN Client Accounts Screen 57

Figure B-2: License Agreement 58

Figure B-3: Copying Files 58

Figure B-4: Finished Installing Files 58

Figure B-5: QuickVPN Desktop Icon 59

Figure B-6: QuickVPN Tray Icon - No Connection 59

Figure B-7: QuickVPN Software - Profile 59

Figure B-8: Connecting 59

Figure B-9: Activating Policy 59

Figure B-10: Verifying Network 59

Figure B-11: QuickVPN Software - Status 60

Figure B-12: QuickVPN Tray Icon - Connection 60

Figure B-13: QuickVPN Tray Icon - No Connection 60

Figure B-14: QuickVPN Software - Change Password 60

Figure C-1: Local Security Screen 62

Figure C-2: Rules Tab 62

Figure C-3: IP Filter List Tab 62

Figure C-4: IP Filter LIst 63

Figure C-5: Filters Properties 63

Figure C-6: New Rule Properties 63

Figure C-7: IP Filter List 64

Figure C-8: Filters Properties 64

Figure C-9: New Rule Properties 64

Figure C-10: IP Filter List Tab 65

Figure C-11: Filter Action Tab 65

Figure C-12: Security Methods Tab 65

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Figure C-13: Authentication Methods 66

Figure C-14: Preshared Key 66

Figure C-15: New Preshared Key 66

Figure C-16: Tunnel Setting Tab 67

Figure C-17: Connection Type Tab 67

Figure C-18: Properties Screen 67

Figure C-19: IP Filter List Tab 68

Figure C-20: Filter Action Tab 68

Figure C-21: Authentication Methods Tab 68

Figure C-22: Preshared Key 69

Figure C-23: New Preshared Key 69

Figure C-24: Tunnel Setting Tab 69

Figure C-25: Connection Type 70

Figure C-26: Rules 70

Figure C-27: Local Computer 70

Figure C-28: VPN Tab 71

Figure D-1: Diagram of All VPN Tunnels 72

Figure D-2: Login Screen 73

Figure D-3: Security - VPN Screen (VPN Tunnel) 73

Figure D-4: Security - VPN Screen (VPN Tunnel) 74

Figure D-5: Auto (IKE) Advanced Settings Screen 75

Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 77

Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 77

Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 78

Figure E-4: MAC Address Clone 78

Figure F-1: Suggested Mounting Hardware 79

Figure F-2: Wall-Mounting Template 79

Figure F-3: Wall-Mounting the Router 79

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the 4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN. The Linksys 4-Port Gigabit Security Router

with VPN is an advanced Internet-sharing network solution for your small business needs. Like any router, it lets

multiple computers in your office share an Internet connection.

The 4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN also features a built-in 4-Port full-duplex 10/100/1000 Ethernet

switchtoconnect four PCs directly,oryoucanconnect more hubs and switchesto create as big anetwork as you

need.

The Virtual Private Network (VPN) capability creates encrypted “tunnels” through the Internet, allowing up to 5

remote offices and 5 traveling users to securely connect into your office network from off-site. Users connecting

through a VPN tunnel are attached to your company's network — with secure access to files, e-mail, and your

intranet — just as if they were in the building. You can also use the VPN capability to allow users on your small

office network to securely connect out to a corporate network. The QoS features provide consistent voice and

video quality throughout your business.

The 4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN can serve as a DHCP Server, and has a powerful SPI firewall to

protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks. It can be configured to filter internal users'

access to the Internet, and has IP and MAC address filtering so you can specify exactly who has access to your

network. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.

This user guide will give you all the information you need to connect, set up, and configure your Router.

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