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10/100 16-Port VPN Router 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: DD...

1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the 10/100 16-Port VPN Router. The Linksys 10/100 16-Port VPN Router is an advanced Internet-sharing network solution for your small business needs. Like any router, it lets multiple com...

2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? 10/100 16-Port VPN Router What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the 10/100 16-Port VPN Router. • Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the 10/100 16-Port VPN Router applications and this User Guide. • Ch...

4 Chapter 2: Networking BasicsAn Introduction to LANs 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Chapter 2: Networking Basics An Introduction to LANs A Router is a network device that connects two networks together. The Router connects your local area network (LAN), or the group of PCs in your home or office, to the...

7 Chapter 2: Networking BasicsWhat is a VPN? 10/100 16-Port VPN Router • VPN Router to VPN Router • Computer (using VPN client software that supports IPSec) to VPN Router The VPN Router creates a “tunnel” or channel between two endpoints, so that data transmissions between them are secure. A compute...

8 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the RouterThe Front Panel 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs, Ethernet ports, and Reset button are located on the front panel of the Router. LEDs DIAG Orange. The DIAG LED lights up when the system is not rea...

10 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the RouterThe Back Panel 10/100 16-Port VPN Router The Back Panel The Router’s Power port is located on the back panel of the Router. Power The Power port is where you connect the power adapter. Proceed to “Chapter 4: Connecting the Router.” Figure 3-2: Back Panel

11 Chapter 4: Connecting the RouterOverview 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Overview To set up your network, you will do the following: • Connect the Router to one of your PCs according to the instructions in this chapter. • If necessary, configure your PCs to obtain an IP...

12 Chapter 4: Connecting the RouterConnection Instructions 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Connection Instructions 1. Before you begin, make sure that all of your hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, hubs, switches, and cable or DSL modem. 2. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to ...

13 Chapter 5: Configuring the PCsOverview 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs Overview The instructions in this chapter will help you configure each of your computers so they will be able to communicate with the Router. Each PC must be set to obtain an IP address (or TCP/IP) add...

16 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterOverview 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the Router Overview For your convenience, use the Router’s Web-based Utility to set it up and configure it. This chapter will explain all of the functions in this Utility. Ther...

19 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterHow to Access the Web-based Utility 10/100 16-Port VPN Router How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based Utility of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1 ,...

20 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterSystem Summary Tab 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Port Statistics Click any port on the Router’s front panel image to see the status of the selected port. If the port is disabled, it will be red; if enabled, it will be black. If the port is connected, it...

21 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterSystem Summary Tab 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Block WAN Request. It shows the status (On/Off) of the Block WAN Request setting and hyperlinks to the General page of the Firewall tab. VPN Setting Status VPN Summary. It hyperlinks to the Summary page o...

22 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab - Network 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Setup Tab - Network The Setup screen shows all of the Router’s basic setup functions. The Router can be used in most network setups without changing any of the default values; however, you may need to en...

24 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab - Network 10/100 16-Port VPN Router PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe and Israel only. 1. Enter your settings in the WAN IP Address , Subnet...

26 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab - DMZ Host 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Setup Tab - DMZ Host The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Host feature allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or video conferencing. Alt...

27 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab - Forwarding 10/100 16-Port VPN Router If you want to delete a service you have created, select it and click the Delete selected service button. Then, click the Save Setting button to save your changes. Click the Exit button to return to t...

30 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab - MAC Clone 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Setup Tab - MAC Clone Some ISPs require that you register a MAC address, which is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. The MAC Clone feature “clones” your network ...

32 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab - Advanced Routing 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Setup Tab - Advanced Routing Dynamic Routing The Router's dynamic routing feature can be used, so the Router will automatically adjust to physical changes in the network's layout. Using the dyna...

34 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterDHCP Tab - Setup 10/100 16-Port VPN Router DHCP Tab - Setup Setup The Router can be used as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server on your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns available IP addresses to computers on your network....

35 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterDHCP Tab - Setup 10/100 16-Port VPN Router DNS You can assign DNS server(s) to the DHCP clients so the Router will use the DNS server(s) for faster access to functioning DNS server(s). You do not need to complete either of these DNS Server fields; i...

37 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterSystem Management Tab - Multi-WAN 10/100 16-Port VPN Router System Management Tab - Multi-WAN Load Balance For the Load Balance feature, you have a choice of Intelligent Balancer (Auto Mode) and IP Group (By Users), except for WAN1. The Router reser...

40 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterSystem Management Tab - SNMP 10/100 16-Port VPN Router System Management Tab - SNMP SNMP, Simple Network Management Protocol, is a network protocol that provides network administrators with the ability to monitor the status of the Router and receive...

41 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterSystem Management Tab - Diagnostic 10/100 16-Port VPN Router System Management Tab - Diagnostic The Router has two built-in tools, DNS Name Lookup and Ping, which are used for troubleshooting network problems. The Internet has a service called the D...

42 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterSystem Management Tab - Factory Default 10/100 16-Port VPN Router System Management Tab - Factory Default Use this screen to clear all of your configuration information and restore the Router to its factory default settings. Only use this feature if...

43 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterSystem Management Tab - Restart 10/100 16-Port VPN Router System Management Tab - Restart If you need to restart the Router, it is highly recommended that you use the Restart tool on this screen. When you restart from the Restart screen, then the Ro...

44 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterPort Management Tab - Port Setup 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Port Management Tab - Port Setup On this screen you can choose the number of WAN ports the Router will provide and configure the connection settings for each port, such as priority, speed, a...

45 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterPort Management Tab - Port Status 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Port Management Tab - Port Status To see the status information and settings for a specific port, select its ID number or name from the Port ID drop-down menu. For the selected port, the Su...

46 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterFirewall Tab - General 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Firewall Tab - General Using the screens of the Firewall tab, you can configure the Router to block or allow Internet access for specific internal users. You can also configure the Router to block or ...

47 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterFirewall Tab - Access Rules 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Firewall Tab - Access Rules Access Rules evaluate network traffic to decide whether or not it is allowed to pass through the Router’s firewall. Access Rules look specifically at a data transmissi...

48 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterFirewall Tab - Access Rules 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Add a New Rule Services. If you need help to set up the Access Rules, click the Wizard button. For more details, see the Wizard Tab section. Otherwise, follow these instructions: 1. For the Actio...

49 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterFirewall Tab - Content Filter 10/100 16-Port VPN Router 6. Select the Destination IP address(es) for this Access Rule. If it can be any IP address, select Any . If it is one IP address, select Single and enter the IP address in the Destination IP fi...

50 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - Summary 10/100 16-Port VPN Router VPN Tab - Summary This screen displays general information about the VPN tunnels and GroupVPNs. Summary. This shows the number of VPN Tunnel(s) Used and Tunnel(s) Available. The Router supports up to 50 tu...

51 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - Summary 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Phase2 Enc/Auth/Grp. This shows the Phase 2 Encryption type (DES/3DES), Authentication method (MD5/SHA1), and DH Group number (1/2/5) that you chose in the IPSec Setup section. If you selected Manual Keyin...

52 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - Gateway to Gateway 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Tunnel Test. Click the Connect button to verify the status of a VPN tunnel. The test result will be updated in the Status column. If the tunnel is connected, a Disconnect button will be availabl...

54 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - Gateway to Gateway 10/100 16-Port VPN Router IP Range. If you select IP Range, then you can specify a range of IP addresses within the subnet that will be able to access the tunnel. Complete the IP range fields. The default IP Range is 192...

55 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - Gateway to Gateway 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Dynamic IP + Domain Name(FQDN) Authentication. If the Remote Security Gateway has a dynamic IP and you want to use the Domain Name for authentication, then select this type. When the Remote Secu...

59 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - Client to Gateway 10/100 16-Port VPN Router select Aggressive Mode . If you select one of the Dynamic IP types for the Remote Security Gateway Type setting, then Main Mode will be unavailable, so Aggressive Mode will be used. Compress (Sup...

60 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - Client to Gateway 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Interface. Select the appropriate Interface (WAN1, WAN2...) from the pull-down menu. If you designate more than two WAN ports on the Network or Port Management page, then additional WAN ports wil...

62 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - Client to Gateway 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Remote Client Setup for a VPN Tunnel You will have different Remote Client Setup settings depending on whether you are adding a new tunnel or a new Group VPN. If you are adding a new Group VPN, p...

63 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - Client to Gateway 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Dynamic IP + E-mail Addr.(User FQDN) Authentication. If the Remote Security Gateway has a dynamic IP and you want to use the e-mail address for authentication, then select this type. When the Rem...

68 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - VPN Pass Through 10/100 16-Port VPN Router VPN Tab - VPN Pass Through The VPN Passthrough screen allows you to enable or disable passthrough for a variety of VPN methods. IPSec Pass Through Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of ...

69 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterLog Tab - System Log 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Log Tab - System Log On this screen you will be able to configure the Router’s log settings, so you can specify how you want its activity logs handled. Syslog Syslog is a standard protocol used to captu...

70 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterLog Tab - System Log 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Log Setting Alert Log You can receive alert logs for specific types of events: Syn Flooding, IP Spoofing, Win Nuke, Ping of Death, and Unauthorized Login Attempt. To be notified of a specific event, cli...

71 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterLog Tab - System Statistics 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Log Tab - System Statistics This screen displays statistics about all of the Router’s ports (LAN, DMZ, and all WAN ports). For each port, the following statistics are listed: Device Name, Status,...

72 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterWizard Tab 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Wizard Tab Use this tab to access two Setup Wizards, the Basic Setup Wizard and the Access Rule Setup Wizard. Run the Basic Setup Wizard to set up the Router for your Internet connection(s). Run the Access Rule S...

78 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterWizard Tab 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Access Rule Setup 1. Click the Launch Now button to run the Access Rule Wizard. 2. The screen shown in Figure 6-112 will appear. This screen explains the Access Rules, including the Router’s Default Rules. Click ...

81 Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the RouterSupport Tab 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Support Tab From this tab, you will be able to access the Support page of the Linksys website, which offers a variety of resources. You must have an active Internet connection before you can visit the Linksys we...

82 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router. Read the descriptions below to help solve your problems. If you can't fin...

83 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions 10/100 16-Port VPN Router 4. I need to set a static IP address on a PC. The Router, by default, assigns an IP address range of 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.149 using the DHCP server on the Router. To set a static IP address, you can only use ...

90 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions 10/100 16-Port VPN Router A. Access the Router’s web interface by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. Enter admin (the default) in the User Name and Password fields, and click the Setup => Password tab. B. Enter ...

93 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions 10/100 16-Port VPN Router • If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the Router. Ensure that it is connected and powered on. Connect to it and check its settings. (If you cannot connect to it, check the LAN and power c...

97 Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware You can use the Router’s Web-based Utility to upgrade the firmware; however, if you do so, you may lose the settings you have configured on the Router. To upgrade the Router’s firmware, follow these instructio...

98 Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98 or Me Instructions 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter ...

99 Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterFor the Router’s Web-based Utility 10/100 16-Port VPN Router 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen (Figure C-3); it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter. This appears as a series of n...

100 Appendix D: Physical Setup of the RouterSetting up the Router 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Appendix D: Physical Setup of the Router This section describes the physical setup of the Router, including installation of the mounting brackets. Setting up the Router You can set the Router on a desktop, in...

102 Appendix D: Physical Setup of the RouterSetting up the Router 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Wall-Mounting the Router The Router is shown in Figure D-3 with two holes on the bottom. The horizontal distance between the two holes is 3.701 inches (94 mm). Install two screws or nails into the wall, 3.701...

104 Appendix E: Battery ReplacementReplacing a Lithium Battery 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Appendix E: Battery Replacement Replacing a Lithium Battery The Router has a lithium battery, number CR2032, on its main circuit board. This battery has an operating life of about one to two years. When the batt...

105 Appendix F: Windows Help 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Appendix F: Windows Help Almost all Linksys networking products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed throu...

113 Appendix H: Specifications 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Appendix H: Specifications Model RV016 Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Ports 16 10/100 RJ-45 Ports, 2 10/100 RJ-45 Internet Port, 1 10/100 RJ-45 DMZ Port, Up to 7 10/100 RJ-45 Internet Ports Button Reset Cabling Type Category 5 Ethernet LEDs Syst...

114 Appendix I: Warranty Information 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Appendix I: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Y...

115 Appendix J: Regulatory Information 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Appendix J: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable prot...

116 Appendix K: Contact Information 10/100 16-Port VPN Router Appendix K: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a product you ...