Linksys WRV200 User manual

Model No.

VPN Router with RangeBooster

Wireless-G

WRV200

WIRELESS

GHz

2.4

802.11g

User Guide

Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster

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TableofContents

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 Router 9

The Back Panel 9

The Front Panel 10

Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-G VPN Router 11

Overview 11

Wired Connection to a PC 11

Wireless Connection to a PC 12

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Router 13

Overview 13

How to Access the Web-based Utility 15

The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 15

The Setup Tab - DDNS 21

The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 22

The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 23

The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 25

The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 26

The Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access 30

The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 31

The Firewall Tab - General 33

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The Firewall Tab - Port Forwarding 34

The Firewall Tab - Port Triggering 35

The Firewall Tab - DMZ 36

The Firewall Tab - Access Restriction 37

The Firewall Tab - URL Filtering 38

The VPN Tab 39

The VPN Tab - VPN Client Access 39

The VPN Tab - VPN Passthrough 40

The VPN Tab - IPSec VPN 41

The VPN Tab - VPN Summary 46

The QoS Tab - Application-based QoS 48

The QoS Tab - Port-based QoS 49

The Administration Tab - Management 50

The Administration Tab - Log 53

The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 54

The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 55

The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 55

The Administration Tab - Reboot 55

The Status Tab - Router 56

The Status Tab - Local Network 57

The Status Tab - System Performance 59

The Status Tab - VPN Clients 60

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 61

Common Problems and Solutions 61

Frequently Asked Questions 69

Appendix B: Wireless Security 77

Security Precautions 77

Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 77

Appendix C: Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software for Windows 2000 or XP 80

Overview 80

Before You Begin 80

Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software 82

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Appendix D: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer

and the Router 84

Introduction 84

Environment 84

How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel 85

Appendix E: Configuring a Gateway-to-Gateway IPSec Tunnel 95

Overview 95

Before You Begin 95

Configuring the VPN Settings for the VPN Routers 96

Configuring the Key Management Settings 98

Configuring PC 1 and PC 2 99

Appendix F: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter 100

Windows 98 or Me Instructions 100

Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 101

Appendix G: SNMP Functions 102

Appendix H: Upgrading Firmware 103

Appendix I: Windows Help 104

Appendix J: Glossary 105

Appendix K: Specifications 110

Appendix L: Warranty Information 111

Appendix M: Regulatory Information 112

Appendix N: Contact Information 118

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ListofFigures

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: Internet Connection Type - L2TP 18

Figure 6-7: Static Table 20

Figure 6-8: The Setup Tab - VLAN 20

Figure 6-9: The Setup Tab - DDNS - DynDNS.org 21

Figure 6-10: The Setup Tab - DDNS - TZO.com 21

Figure 6-11: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 22

Figure 6-12: The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 23

Figure 6-13: Routing Table Entry List 24

Figure 6-14: The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 25

Figure 6-15: Wireless Security - WPA-Personal 26

Figure 6-16: Wireless Security - WPA2-Personal 26

Figure 6-17: Wireless Security - WPA Enterprise 27

Figure 6-18: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise 27

Figure 6-19: Wireless Security - WPA2 Personal Mixed 28

Figure 6-20: Wireless Security - WPA2 Enterprise Mixed 28

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Figure 6-21: Wireless Security - RADIUS 29

Figure 6-22: Wireless Security - WEP 29

Figure 6-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access 30

Figure 6-24: Networked Computers 30

Figure 6-25: The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 31

Figure 6-26: Wireless Tab - WDS 32

Figure 6-27: The Firewall Tab - General 33

Figure 6-28: The Firewall Tab - Port Forwarding 34

Figure 6-29: The Firewall Tab - Port Triggering 35

Figure 6-30: The Firewall Tab - DMZ 36

Figure 6-31: The Firewall Tab - Access Restriction 37

Figure 6-32: The Firewall Tab - URL Filtering 38

Figure 6-33: The VPN Tab - VPN Client Access 39

Figure 6-34: The VPN Tab - VPN Client Access Warning 39

Figure 6-35: The VPN Tab - VPN Passthrough 40

Figure 6-36: The VPN Tab - IPSec VPN 41

Figure 6-37: Local Secure Group - Subnet and Remote Secure Group - IP Addr. 41

Figure 6-38: Local Secure Group - IP Address and Remote Secure Group - IP Address 42

Figure 6-39: Local Secure Group - Host and Remote Secure Group - IP Addr. 42

Figure 6-40: Local Secure Group - IP Addr. and Remote Secure Group - Any 42

Figure 6-41: Key Exchange Method - Auto (IKE) 43

Figure 6-42: Advanced Settings 43

Figure 6-43: Global NAT Traversal Advanced Settings 45

Figure 6-44: The VPN Tab - VPN Summary 46

Figure 6-45: The QoS Tab - Application-based QoS -Priority Queue 48

Figure 6-46: The QoS Tab - Application-based QoS -Bandwidth Allocation 48

Figure 6-47: The QoS Tab - Port-based QoS 49

Figure 6-48: The Administration Tab - Management 50

Figure 6-49: The Administration Tab - Log 53

Figure 6-50: The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 54

Figure 6-51: Ping Test 54

Figure 6-52: Traceroute Test 54

Figure 6-53: The Administration Tab - Factory Default 55

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Figure 6-54: The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 55

Figure 6-55: The Administration Tab - Reboot 55

Figure 6-56: The Status Tab - Router 56

Figure 6-57: The Status Tab - Local Network 57

Figure 6-58: DHCP Active IP Table 57

Figure 6-59: The Status Tab - Wireless 58

Figure 6-60: The Status Tab - System Performance 59

Figure 6-61: The Status Tab - VPN Clients 60

Figure C-1: Access Restrictions - VPN Client Access Screen 80

Figure C-2: Setup Wizard - Welcome Screen 81

Figure C-3: QuickVPN Desktop Icon 82

Figure C-4: QuickVPN Tray Icon - No Connection 82

Figure C-5: QuickVPN Software - Profile 82

Figure C-6: Connecting 82

Figure C-7: Activating Policy 82

Figure C-8: Verifying Network 82

Figure C-9: QuickVPN QuickVPN Software - Status 83

Figure C-10: QuickVPN Tray Icon - Connection 83

Figure C-11: QuickVPN Tray Icon - No Connection 83

Figure C-12: QuickVPN QuickVPN Software - Change Password 83

Figure D-1: Local Security Screen 85

Figure D-2: Rules Tab 85

Figure D-3: IP Filter List Tab 85

Figure D-4: IP Filter LIst 86

Figure D-5: Filters Properties 86

Figure D-6: New Rule Properties 86

Figure D-7: IP Filter List 87

Figure D-8: Filters Properties 87

Figure D-9: New Rule Properties 87

Figure D-10: IP Filter List Tab 88

Figure D-11: Filter Action Tab 88

Figure D-12: Security Methods Tab 88

Figure D-13: Authentication Methods 89

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Figure D-14: Preshared Key 89

Figure D-15: New Preshared Key 89

Figure D-16: Tunnel Setting Tab 90

Figure D-17: Connection Type Tab 90

Figure D-18: Properties Screen 90

Figure D-19: IP Filter List Tab 91

Figure D-20: Filter Action Tab 91

Figure D-21: Authentication Methods Tab 91

Figure D-22: Preshared Key 92

Figure D-23: New Preshared Key 92

Figure D-24: Tunnel Setting Tab 92

Figure D-25: Connection Type 93

Figure D-26: Rules 93

Figure D-27: Local Computer 93

Figure D-28: VPN Tab 94

Figure E-1: Diagram of All VPN Tunnels 95

Figure E-2: Login Screen 96

Figure E-3: Security - VPN Screen (VPN Tunnel) 96

Figure E-4: Security - VPN Screen (VPN Tunnel) 97

Figure E-5: Auto (IKE) Advanced Settings Screen 98

Figure F-1: IP Configuration Screen 100

Figure F-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 100

Figure F-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 101

Figure H-1: Upgrade Firmware 103

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