Linksys RV082 - Manuals

2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? 10/100 8-Port VPN Router What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the 10/100 8-Port VPN Router. • Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the 10/100 8-Port VPN Router and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Network...

4 Chapter 2: Networking BasicsAn Introduction to LANs 10/100 8-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 8-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 computer w...

8 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the RouterThe Front Panel 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs, ports, and Reset button are located on the front panel of the Router. Ports 1-8 (LAN) These eight LAN ( Ethernet) ports connect to network devices,...

9 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the RouterThe Back Panel 10/100 8-Port VPN Router DMZ/Internet Green. The DMZ/Internet LED lights up when the Router is connected to your cable or DSL modem when used as an Internet port, and it lights up when the Router is connected to the hub, switch, or public server ...

10 Chapter 4: Connecting the RouterOverview 10/100 8-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 ...

11 Chapter 4: Connecting the RouterConnection Instructions 10/100 8-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 o...

12 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterOverview 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Router Overview The Router comes with a Web-based Utility that allows for easy set up and configuration. This chapter will explain all of the functions in this Utility. (You...

15 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterHow to Access the Web-based Utility 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Wizard Tab • Wizard. Use this tab to access two Setup Wizards, the Basic Setup Wizard and Access Rule Setup Wizard. Support Tab • Support. The buttons on this tab allow you to access the u...

18 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab - Network 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Setup Tab - Network The Setup screen contains all of the Router’s basic setup functions. These functions can be set from this screen but normally don’t need to be adjusted, as the Router has been designed...

21 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab - Time 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Setup Tab - Password The Router's default User Name and Password is admin . For greater network security, you should change the Router's password from this default. If you leave the password field blank, all...

22 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab - DMZ Host 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Setup Tab - DMZ Host The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Host feature opens the firewall for one of your network’s users so they can access the Internet to use a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming ...

24 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab - UPnP Page 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Setup Tab - UPnP Page UPnP forwarding can be used to set up public services on your network. Windows XP can modify those entries via UPnP when UPnP function is enabled. UPnP Function: Enable this functi...

25 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab - MAC Clone 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Setup Tab - MAC Clone Some ISPs require that you register a MAC address. The MAC Clone feature “clones” your network adapter's MAC address onto the Router, and prevents you from having to call your ISP ...

26 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab - Advanced Routing 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Setup Tab - Advanced Routing Dynamic Routing The Router's dynamic routing feature can be used to automatically adjust to physical changes in the network's layout. The Router uses the dynamic RIP ...

27 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab - Advanced Routing 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Static Routing You will need to configure Static Routing if there are multiple routers connected to your network. The static routing function determines the path data follows over your network. S...

29 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterDHCP Tab - Status 10/100 8-Port VPN Router DHCP Tab - Status The DHCP Server Status reports the IP of the DHCP Server, the number of Dynamic IP Addresses and Static IP Addresses Used, DHCP Addresses Available and Total Addresses within the Range set...

31 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSystem Management Tab - SNMP 10/100 8-Port VPN Router System Management Tab - SNMP SNMP, or Simple Network Management Protocol, is a network protocol that provides network administrators with the ability to monitor the status of the Router and recei...

32 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSystem Management Tab - Diagnostic 10/100 8-Port VPN Router System Management Tab - Diagnostic The Router has two built-in tools that will help with troubleshooting network problems. DNS Name Lookup The Domain Name Service (DNS) allows to look up we...

33 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSystem Management Tab - Factory Default 10/100 8-Port VPN Router System Management Tab - Factory Default The Factory Default button can be used to clear all of your configuration information and restore the Router to its factory default settings. On...

34 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSystem Management Tab - Restart 10/100 8-Port VPN Router System Management Tab - Restart When restarting the Router, you should use this Restart tool. Restarting with this button will send out a log file before the box is reset. Select the Active Fi...

35 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterPort Management Tab - Port Status 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Speed : This allows you to manually configure the per-port speed as 10Mbps or 100Mbps . Duplex : This configures the port to half-duplex or full-duplex throughput. Auto Negotiation : If enab...

36 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterFirewall Tab - General 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Firewall Tab - General From the Firewall Tab, you can configure the Router to deny or allow users from accessing the Internet or even network servers. You can set up different packet filters for differ...

37 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterFirewall Tab - Access Rules 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Firewall Tab - Access Rules Network Access Rules evaluate the network traffic's Source IP address, Destination IP address, and IP protocol type to decide if the IP traffic is allowed to pass throu...

38 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterFirewall Tab - Access Rules 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Edit : Clicking the Edit button will open the Add a New Access Rule screen, where you can edit any of the Rule’s settings. Delete : Clicking the TrashCan icon will delete this Rule. Click the Rest...

39 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterFirewall Tab - Content Filter 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Editing an Access Rule To Edit an Access Rule, click the Edit button on the Access Rule screen. The Edit screen looks very much like the screen for adding a new Access Rule. Enter your changes a...

40 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - Summary 10/100 8-Port VPN Router VPN Tab - Summary Summary The VPN Summary displays summary information about the VPN (Virtual Private Network), along with the Tunnel Status, GroupVPN Status, and VPN Clients Status. Summary : It shows the ...

42 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - Gateway to Gateway 10/100 8-Port VPN Router VPN Tab - Gateway to Gateway This screen allows you to create VPN tunnels between VPN routers. You can reach this page by clicking the Gateway to Gateway tab or from the Mode Choose screen (figur...

44 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - Gateway to Gateway 10/100 8-Port VPN Router IP + E-mail Addr. (USER FQDN) Authentication: This selection affords a greater amount of security because each side of the tunnel must use the same IP Address as well as the same email. Only one ...

46 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - Gateway to Gateway 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Phase 1 SA Life Time : This field allows you to configure the length of time a VPN tunnel is active in Phase 1. The default value is 28,800 seconds. Perfect Forward Secrecy : If PFS is enabled, I...

47 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - Client to Gateway 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Aggressive Mode : There are two types of Phase 1 exchanges: Main mode and Aggressive mode. Aggressive Mode requires half of the main mode messages to be exchanged in Phase 1 of the SA exchange. If...

54 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - VPN Client Access 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Dead Peer Detection (DPD): When DPD is enabled, the RV082 will send the periodic HELLO/ACK messages to prove the tunnel liveliness when both peers of VPN tunnel provide DPD mechanism. Once a dead ...

55 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - VPN Pass Through 10/100 8-Port VPN Router VPN Tab - VPN Pass Through IPSec Passthrough : IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec Passthrough, c...

56 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterLog Tab - System Log 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Log Tab - System Log The System Log screen allows to configure the Router’s log, keeping track of the Router’s performance. Syslog Enable Syslog : Checking this box enables the Logging feature, called Sy...

57 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterLog Tab - System Statistics 10/100 8-Port VPN Router General Log You can receive alert logs for any of these events when you check its box on the screen: System Error Messages, Deny Policies, Allow Policies, Content Filtering, Data Inspection, Autho...

58 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterWizard Tab 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Wizard Tab Use this tab to access the Router’s two Setup Wizards: the Basic Setup Wizard and the Access Rule Setup Wizard. They will help you to set up the Router to access the Internet and set up a Firewall secur...

60 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterWizard Tab 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Access Rule Setup You can access this Setup Wizard through the Wizard tab (shown in Figure 5-60) or by clicking the Wizard button on the Add New Access Rule screen (shown in Figure 5-39). 1. From the Wizard tab, c...

63 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSupport Tab 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Support Tab On Line Manual Click the On Line Manual button, and it will link to the Support page of the Linksys website. Click the Downloads button from the Technical Support menu, then select the RV082 from the ...

64 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions 10/100 8-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 find...

71 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions 10/100 8-Port VPN Router 9. I forgot my password, or the password prompt always appears when saving settings to the Router. Reset the Router to factory defaults by pressing the Reset button for ten seconds and then releasing it. If you are ...

74 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions 10/100 8-Port VPN Router 17. When I enter a URL or IP address, I get a time-out error or am prompted to retry. • Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your workstation’s IP settings are correct (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gate...

78 Appendix B: Installing the Linksys VPN Client 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix B: Installing the Linksys VPN Client When using your PC to log onto the Router from remote locations, you’ll want to use the Linksys QuickVPN Client. Installing this Client takes just a few steps, provided below. 1. I...

80 Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98 or Me Instructions 10/100 8-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 s...

81 Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterFor the Router’s Web-based Utility 10/100 8-Port VPN Router 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen; it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter. This appears as a series of numbers and let...

82 Appendix D: Physical Setup of the RouterSetting up the Router 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix D: Physical Setup of the Router This section describes the physical setup of the Router, including the installation of the mounting brackets. Setting up the Router You can set the Router on a desktop, ...

84 Appendix D: Physical Setup of the RouterSetting up the Router 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Wall-Mounting the Router The Router is shown in Figure D-3 with two holes on the bottom. The horizontal distant between the two holes is 3.701 in (94mm). Install two screws or nails into the wall, 3.701 in (94 ...

86 Appendix E: Battery ReplacementReplacing a Lithium Battery 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix E: Battery Replacement This section instructs the user on battery replacement. Replacing a Lithium Battery The Router has a lithium battery, number CR2032, on its main circuit board. This battery has an o...

87 Appendix F: Upgrading Firmware 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix F: 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 instruction...

88 Appendix G: Windows Help 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix G: Windows Help 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 through Window...

93 Appendix I: Specifications 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix I: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Ports 8 10/100 RJ-45 Ports, 1 10/100 RJ-45 Internet Port, 1 10/100 RJ-45 DMZ/Internet Port Button Reset Cabling Type Ethernet Category 5 LEDs System, Internet, DMZ/Internet, DMZ Mode, Diag,...

94 Appendix J: Warranty Information 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix J: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser (“You”) that, for a period of one year, (the “Warranty Period”) Your Linksys product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship...

95 Appendix K: Regulatory Information 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix K: 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 protec...

96 Appendix L: Contact Information 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix L: 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 wa...