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
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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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