Page 2 - Copyright and Trademarks
10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. O...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction
10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router 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 Why do I need a VPN? 5 What is a VPN? 6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router 8 The Front Panel 8 The Back Pa...
Page 6 - List of Figures
10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router List of Figures Figure 2-1: VPN Router-to-VPN Router VPN 7 Figure 2-2: Computer-to-VPN Router VPN 7 Figure 3-1: Front Panel 8 Figure 3-2: Back Panel 9 Figure 4-1: Example of a Typical Network 10 Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address 15 Figure 5-2: Login Screen 15 Figure 5-3: ...
Page 8 - Figure 5-55: Basic Setup Wizard - Selecting WAN Connection Types
10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Figure 5-54: Basic Setup Wizard - Host and Domain Name 55 Figure 5-55: Basic Setup Wizard - Selecting WAN Connection Types 56 Figure 5-56: Basic Setup Wizard - Save Settings 56 Figure 5-57: Access Rule Wizard - What is Access Rules 57 Figure 5-58: Access Rule Wizard - S...
Page 9 - Welcome
1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router. The Linksys 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router is an advanced Internet-sharing network solution for your small business needs. Like any router, it lets ...
Page 10 - What’s in this Guide?
2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router. • Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router and this User Guide. • Cha...
Page 12 - Chapter 2: Networking Basics; An Introduction to LANs; The Use of IP Addresses
4 Chapter 2: Networking BasicsAn Introduction to LANs 10/100/1000 4-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...
Page 15 - VPN Router to VPN Router
7 Chapter 2: Networking BasicsWhat is a VPN? 10/100/1000 4-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 compu...
Page 16 - Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router; The Front Panel
8 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the RouterThe Front Panel 10/100/1000 4-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 1-4 (Gigabit) These four Gigabit ( 10/100/1000) ports connect to n...
Page 17 - The Back Panel
9 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the RouterThe Back Panel 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router 1-4 (Gigabit) Green. The Gigabit LEDs serve two purposes. If an LED is continuously lit, the Router is connected to a device through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3, or 4). If the LED is flashing, the Router is activ...
Page 18 - Chapter 4: Connecting the Router; Overview
10 Chapter 4: Connecting the RouterOverview 10/100/1000 4-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 a...
Page 19 - Connection Instructions
11 Chapter 4: Connecting the RouterConnection Instructions 10/100/1000 4-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...
Page 20 - Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Router
12 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterOverview 10/100/1000 4-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....
Page 23 - System Information
15 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterHow to Access the Web-based Utility 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Router’s Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1 , ...
Page 25 - VPN Setting Status
17 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSystem Summary Tab 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router VPN Setting Status VPN Summary : This hyperlink will take you to the Summary page of the VPN Tab. Tunnel(s) Used : This displays the amount of VPN Tunnels used. Tunnel(s) Available : This displays the...
Page 26 - WAN Interface Setting
18 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab - Network 10/100/1000 4-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 des...
Page 28 - Time
20 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab - Password 10/100/1000 4-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 b...
Page 29 - Setup Tab - Forwarding
21 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab - DMZ Host 10/100/1000 4-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 ga...
Page 31 - Setup Tab - UPnP Page
23 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab - UPnP Page 10/100/1000 4-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 f...
Page 32 - Setup Tab - MAC Clone
24 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab - MAC Clone 10/100/1000 4-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...
Page 33 - Setup Tab - Advanced Routing; Dynamic Routing
25 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab - Advanced Routing 10/100/1000 4-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...
Page 34 - Static Routing
26 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSetup Tab - Advanced Routing 10/100/1000 4-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 netwo...
Page 36 - System Management Tab - SNMP
28 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterDHCP Tab - Status 10/100/1000 4-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 Rang...
Page 37 - System Management Tab - Diagnostic
29 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSystem Management Tab - Diagnostic 10/100/1000 4-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 ...
Page 38 - System Management Tab - Factory Default; System Management Tab - Firmware Upgrade
30 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSystem Management Tab - Factory Default 10/100/1000 4-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 setting...
Page 39 - System Management Tab - Restart; System Management Tab - Setting Backup; Import Configuration File:; Export Configuration File:
31 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSystem Management Tab - Restart 10/100/1000 4-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 Acti...
Page 40 - Port Management Tab - Port Setup; Basic Per Port Config.
32 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterPort Management Tab - Port Setup 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Port Management Tab - Port Setup From this screen, you can configure the connection status for the WAN port, such as Priority, Speed, Duplex and Auto Negotiation, as well as Priority and...
Page 41 - Port Management Tab - Port Status
33 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterPort Management Tab - Port Status 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Auto Negotiation : If enabled, the WAN port will be set as auto negotiated, which will automatically manage speed and throughput. Auto-negotiation is not supported with the SFP interfac...
Page 42 - Firewall Tab - General
34 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterFirewall Tab - General 10/100/1000 4-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 d...
Page 43 - Firewall Tab - Access Rules
35 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterFirewall Tab - Access Rules 10/100/1000 4-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 ...
Page 44 - Add a New Access Rule
36 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterFirewall Tab - Access Rules 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Time : This displays the hours (in military time) during which the Rules apply. Day : This displays the day(s) on which the Rule applies. Edit : Clicking the Edit button will open the Add a N...
Page 45 - Editing an Access Rule; Firewall Tab - Content Filter; Forbidden Domains
37 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterFirewall Tab - Content Filter 10/100/1000 4-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 chan...
Page 46 - Summary
38 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - Summary 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router VPN Tab - Summary Summary The VPN Summary displays summary information about the VPN (Virtual Private Network), along with the Tunnel Status and GroupVPN Status. Summary : It shows the number of Tunnel...
Page 48 - VPN Tab - Gateway to Gateway; Local Group Setup
40 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - Gateway to Gateway 10/100/1000 4-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. Tunnel No. : This shows the num...
Page 50 - IPSec Setup
42 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - Gateway to Gateway 10/100/1000 4-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...
Page 53 - Advanced
45 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - Gateway to Gateway 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Advanced For most users, the settings on the VPN page should be satisfactory. This device provides an advanced IPSec setting page for some special users such as reviewers. Click the Advanced...
Page 54 - VPN Tab - Client to Gateway
46 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - Client to Gateway 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router VPN Tab - Client to Gateway With Tunnel Enabled This screen allows you to create VPN tunnels from remote PCs (with Linksys VPN Client Software) to VPN routers. You can reach this page by clic...
Page 60 - VPN Tab - VPN Pass Through
52 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterVPN Tab - VPN Pass Through 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Compress (Support IP Payload compression Protocol (IP Comp) The Router supports IP Payload Compression Protocol. IP Payload Compression is a protocol to reduce the size of IP datagrams. If Com...
Page 61 - Log Tab - System Log; Syslog; Log Setting
53 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterLog Tab - System Log 10/100/1000 4-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, call...
Page 62 - Log Tab - System Statistics
54 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterLog Tab - System Statistics 10/100/1000 4-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, ...
Page 63 - Wizard Tab; Basic Setup
55 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterWizard Tab 10/100/1000 4-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 ...
Page 65 - Access Rule Setup
57 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterWizard Tab 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Access Rule Setup You can access this Setup Wizard through the Wizard tab (shown in Figure 5-54) or by clicking the Wizard button on the Add New Access Rule screen. 1. From the Wizard tab, click the Launch No...
Page 68 - Support Tab; On Line Manual; Linksys Web Site; Logout Tab
60 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the RouterSupport Tab 10/100/1000 4-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 RV0041 fro...
Page 69 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions; For Windows 98 and Millennium:
61 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions 10/100/1000 4-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...
Page 76 - For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher:
68 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions 10/100/1000 4-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...
Page 79 - Frequently Asked Questions
71 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions 10/100/1000 4-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...
Page 83 - Windows 98 or Me Instructions; Windows 2000 or XP Instructions
75 Appendix B: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98 or Me Instructions 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Appendix B: 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 adap...
Page 84 - For the Router’s Web-based Utility
76 Appendix B: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterFor the Router’s Web-based Utility 10/100/1000 4-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 an...
Page 85 - Appendix C: Physical Setup of the Router; Setting up the Router; Placement of the Router
77 Appendix C: Physical Setup of the RouterSetting up the Router 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Appendix C: 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 desk...
Page 87 - Wall-Mounting the Router
79 Appendix C: Physical Setup of the RouterSetting up the Router 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Wall-Mounting the Router The Router has two holes on the bottom for wall-mounting. The horizontal distant between the two holes is 3.701 in (94mm). Install two screws or nails into the wall, 3.701 in (94 m...
Page 89 - Appendix D: Battery Replacement; Replacing a Lithium Battery
81 Appendix D: Battery ReplacementReplacing a Lithium Battery 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Appendix D: 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...
Page 90 - Appendix E: Upgrading Firmware
82 Appendix E: Upgrading Firmware 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Appendix E: 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 instru...
Page 91 - Appendix F: Windows Help; Shared Resources
83 Appendix F: Windows Help 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Appendix F: 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 W...
Page 96 - Appendix H: Specifications
88 Appendix H: Specifications 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Appendix H: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Ports 4 10/100/100 Gigabit Ports, 1 10/100 RJ-45 Internet Port, 1 SFP Port Button Reset Cabling Type Ethernet Category 5 LEDs System, Internet, SFP, Diag, 1-4 UPnP able/cert Yes Securi...
Page 97 - Appendix I: Warranty Information
89 Appendix I: Warranty Information 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router Appendix I: 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 workma...
Page 98 - Appendix J: Regulatory Information
90 Appendix J: Regulatory Information 10/100/1000 4-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 p...
Page 99 - Appendix K: Contact Information
91 Appendix K: Contact Information 10/100/1000 4-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 y...