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® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router User Guide WIRELESS Model No. WRV54G
® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router User Guide WIRELESS Model No. WRV54G
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... rights reserved. This question mark provides you should pay special attention to do while using the Router. In addition to change without notice. WRV54G-EU-QI-31014NC KL Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Linksys Group, Inc.... Instant Etherfast, Linksys, and the Linksys logo are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Copyright and Trademarks ...
... rights reserved. This question mark provides you should pay special attention to do while using the Router. In addition to change without notice. WRV54G-EU-QI-31014NC KL Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Linksys Group, Inc.... Instant Etherfast, Linksys, and the Linksys logo are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Copyright and Trademarks ...
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... do I need a VPN? 5 What is a VPN? 6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router 9 The Back Panel 9 The Front Panel 10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 Overview 11 Wired Connection to a PC 12 Wireless Connection to a PC 12 Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs 14 Overview... 14 Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs 14 Configuring Windows 2000 PCs 15 Configuring Windows XP PCs 16 Chapter 6: Configuring the Router 17 Overview 17 How to Access the Web-based Utility 19 The Setup Tab 19 The Wireless Tab 26 The Security Tab ...
... do I need a VPN? 5 What is a VPN? 6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router 9 The Back Panel 9 The Front Panel 10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 Overview 11 Wired Connection to a PC 12 Wireless Connection to a PC 12 Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs 14 Overview... 14 Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs 14 Configuring Windows 2000 PCs 15 Configuring Windows XP PCs 16 Chapter 6: Configuring the Router 17 Overview 17 How to Access the Web-based Utility 19 The Setup Tab 19 The Wireless Tab 26 The Security Tab ...
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... Frequently Asked Questions 56 Chapter 8: Wireless Security 63 A Brief Overview 63 What Are The Risks? 63 Chapter 9: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 PC and the Router 70 Introduction 70 Environment 70 How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel 71 Windows 98 or Me Instructions 81 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 82 Chapter...
... Frequently Asked Questions 56 Chapter 8: Wireless Security 63 A Brief Overview 63 What Are The Risks? 63 Chapter 9: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 PC and the Router 70 Introduction 70 Environment 70 How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel 71 Windows 98 or Me Instructions 81 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 82 Chapter...
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... also a built-in 4port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to the Internet. Finally, the Router function ties it all wireless transmissions. With the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband VPN Router at the center of your home or office network, you connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices ...To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G Broadband VPN Router can also interoperate with existing 11Mbps Wireless-B equipment. The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband VPN Router is really three devices in one box. Wireless-G Broadband VPN Router Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Wireless-G is the upcoming 54Mbps wireless...
... also a built-in 4port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to the Internet. Finally, the Router function ties it all wireless transmissions. With the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband VPN Router at the center of your home or office network, you connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices ...To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G Broadband VPN Router can also interoperate with existing 11Mbps Wireless-B equipment. The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband VPN Router is really three devices in one box. Wireless-G Broadband VPN Router Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Wireless-G is the upcoming 54Mbps wireless...
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...Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. •...SNMP Functions This appendix explains SNMP. • Appendix E: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on your Router if you should need to do so. • Appendix F: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for ...
...Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. •...SNMP Functions This appendix explains SNMP. • Appendix E: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on your Router if you should need to do so. • Appendix F: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for ...
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... This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. • Appendix J: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router.. • Appendix K: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • Appendix L: Contact Information This appendix...for your computer's Ethenet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Router. • Appendix H: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. This ...
... This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. • Appendix J: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router.. • Appendix K: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • Appendix L: Contact Information This appendix...for your computer's Ethenet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Router. • Appendix H: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. This ...
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... network of PCs in through the Internet port before delivery to the appropriate PC on an IP-based network, including PCs, print servers, and routers, requires an IP address to the Internet. IP Addresses What's an IP Address? Every device on the LAN side. Static IP Addresses A ... the packet to the appropriate PC on the public, Internet side cannot "see references to your network devices. This is the Router's Internet IP address. The Router protects your network by inspecting every packet coming in your home or office, to assign IP addresses dynamically. In this Internet IP...
... network of PCs in through the Internet port before delivery to the appropriate PC on an IP-based network, including PCs, print servers, and routers, requires an IP address to the Internet. IP Addresses What's an IP Address? Every device on the LAN side. Static IP Addresses A ... the packet to the appropriate PC on the public, Internet side cannot "see references to your network devices. This is the Router's Internet IP address. The Router protects your network by inspecting every packet coming in your home or office, to assign IP addresses dynamically. In this Internet IP...
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...they are assigned a new IP address by entities outside of your network, but once data moves outside of a local network. By default, the Router's DHCP Server function is your computer, it a new dynamic IP address. When data is sent out across the Internet from being corrupted or ...IP addresses. If you already have to connect to the PC or device. With this flexibility, however, comes an increased risk in "Chapter 6: The Router's Web-based Utility." If a PC logs onto the network (or the Internet) and its dynamic IP address has expired, the DHCP server will ...
...they are assigned a new IP address by entities outside of your network, but once data moves outside of a local network. By default, the Router's DHCP Server function is your computer, it a new dynamic IP address. When data is sent out across the Internet from being corrupted or ...IP addresses. If you already have to connect to the PC or device. With this flexibility, however, comes an increased risk in "Chapter 6: The Router's Web-based Utility." If a PC logs onto the network (or the Internet) and its dynamic IP address has expired, the DHCP server will ...
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... open to hackers using a private, dedicated, leased line for that can use and they are preceded by creating a "tunnel". a VPN Router, for IP Security - IPSec, short for instance - These packet headers contain both the source and destination information for a private network. With...the middle attacks Once the hacker has either your local network or the Internet, are always developing more. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router At this point, your data becomes open to such attacks as protocol analyzers and network diagnostic tools, are transmitting but also your...
... open to hackers using a private, dedicated, leased line for that can use and they are preceded by creating a "tunnel". a VPN Router, for IP Security - IPSec, short for instance - These packet headers contain both the source and destination information for a private network. With...the middle attacks Once the hacker has either your local network or the Internet, are always developing more. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router At this point, your data becomes open to such attacks as protocol analyzers and network diagnostic tools, are transmitting but also your...
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...the VPN tunnel. Using the VPN, the telecommuter now has a secure connection to the central office's network, as if he connects to -VPN Router VPN would be installed. A computer with his always-on Internet connection. As VPNs utilize the Internet, distance is a VPN? Chapter 2: Planning ... a central office with VPN client software that supports IPSec, such as follows. (See Figure 2-2.) At home, a telecommuter uses his VPN Router for his office's VPN settings. At the other end of the two endpoints. Other versions of Microsoft operating systems require additional, third-party ...
...the VPN tunnel. Using the VPN, the telecommuter now has a secure connection to the central office's network, as if he connects to -VPN Router VPN would be installed. A computer with his always-on Internet connection. As VPNs utilize the Internet, distance is a VPN? Chapter 2: Planning ... a central office with VPN client software that supports IPSec, such as follows. (See Figure 2-2.) At home, a telecommuter uses his VPN Router for his office's VPN settings. At the other end of the two endpoints. Other versions of Microsoft operating systems require additional, third-party ...
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...Chapter 2: Planning your own VPN, please visit Linksys's website at the central office. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Computer (using VPN client software that supports IPSec and connects to the VPN Router at www.linksys.com or refer to "Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP PC... and the VPN Router." She accesses the VPN client software that supports IPSec) to VPN Router The following is a VPN? For additional information and instructions about creating your Wireless Network 8 What is ...
...Chapter 2: Planning your own VPN, please visit Linksys's website at the central office. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Computer (using VPN client software that supports IPSec and connects to the VPN Router at www.linksys.com or refer to "Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP PC... and the VPN Router." She accesses the VPN client software that supports IPSec) to VPN Router The following is a VPN? For additional information and instructions about creating your Wireless Network 8 What is ...
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...for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults from the Password tab in the Router's WebBased Utility. Important: Resetting the Router will connect the power adapter. Do not reset the Router if you will erase all of your settings (WEP Encryption, Wireless and LAN settings... The Internet port connects to your networking options are limitless. With these settings. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where a network cable is where you want to retain these , and many other network...
...for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults from the Password tab in the Router's WebBased Utility. Important: Resetting the Router will connect the power adapter. Do not reset the Router if you will erase all of your settings (WEP Encryption, Wireless and LAN settings... The Internet port connects to your networking options are limitless. With these settings. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where a network cable is where you want to retain these , and many other network...
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... for an abnormally long period of any network activity. The Power LED lights up and restart. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is displayed, are located on the network. If the LED is flickering, it is actively sending or receiving data to or from one...Wireless-G LED lights whenever there is a successful wireless connection. Red. Green. If the LED is flickering, the Router is an indication of time, refer to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router 10 The Front Panel Power DMZ Internet Wireless-G LAN (1-4) Figure 3-2: Front Panel Green. The DMZ LED indicates the...
... for an abnormally long period of any network activity. The Power LED lights up and restart. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is displayed, are located on the network. If the LED is flickering, it is actively sending or receiving data to or from one...Wireless-G LED lights whenever there is a successful wireless connection. Red. Green. If the LED is flickering, the Router is an indication of time, refer to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router 10 The Front Panel Power DMZ Internet Wireless-G LAN (1-4) Figure 3-2: Front Panel Green. The DMZ LED indicates the...
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... want to use a PC with a wireless adapter to configure the Router, continue to "Wireless Connection to configure the Router with an Ethernet adapter to configure the Router, continue to "Wired Connection to request that the Router assigns them (if applicable), and you will also have to a PC...setup information for your ISP to a PC." If you after installing your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 Overview If not, you can call your specific type of Internet connection, you want to use a PC with setting(s) provided by ...
... want to use a PC with a wireless adapter to configure the Router, continue to "Wireless Connection to configure the Router with an Ethernet adapter to configure the Router, continue to "Wired Connection to request that the Router assigns them (if applicable), and you will also have to a PC...setup information for your ISP to a PC." If you after installing your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 Overview If not, you can call your specific type of Internet connection, you want to use a PC with setting(s) provided by ...
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... the power adapter to a PC If you begin , make sure that all of your modem connection. 3. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Wired Connection to the Router's Power port (see "Appendix A: Troubleshooting." 7. This is the only port that will work for a few seconds, then it will light up... modem to one of the LAN ports (labeled 1-4) on a PC. 3. Before you begin , make sure that is powered off , including the Router, PCs, and cable or DSL modem. 2. Power on the front panel will light up green as soon as the power adapter is complete. Before ...
... the power adapter to a PC If you begin , make sure that all of your modem connection. 3. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Wired Connection to the Router's Power port (see "Appendix A: Troubleshooting." 7. This is the only port that will work for a few seconds, then it will light up... modem to one of the LAN ports (labeled 1-4) on a PC. 3. Before you begin , make sure that is powered off , including the Router, PCs, and cable or DSL modem. 2. Power on the front panel will light up green as soon as the power adapter is complete. Before ...
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...for a few seconds, then light up green as soon as the power adapter is complete. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 13 Wireless Connection to "Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs." Power on one minute or longer, see "Appendix A: Troubleshooting." 5. For initial access to the... connection, make sure the PC's wireless adapter has its SSID set to match the your wireless network(s). 6. The Router's hardware installation is disabled. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router • The Power LED on your usual network settings. The Power LED will flash for one of the PCs ...
...for a few seconds, then light up green as soon as the power adapter is complete. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 13 Wireless Connection to "Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs." Power on one minute or longer, see "Appendix A: Troubleshooting." 5. For initial access to the... connection, make sure the PC's wireless adapter has its SSID set to match the your wireless network(s). 6. The Router's hardware installation is disabled. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router • The Power LED on your usual network settings. The Power LED will flash for one of the PCs ...
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...'ve configured your PC does not have TCP/IP installed, click Start and then Help. If your computers, continue to "Chapter 6: Using the Router's Web-Based Utility." Figure 5-1: Configuration Tab Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs Overview Figure 5-2: IP Address Tab 14 You can function as the Internet...., Me, and XP has TCP/IP installed and set to install TCP/IP. Search for the keyword TCP/IP. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs Overview The instructions in this chapter will configure. Select Settings and click the Control Panel icon. Configuring Windows 98...
...'ve configured your PC does not have TCP/IP installed, click Start and then Help. If your computers, continue to "Chapter 6: Using the Router's Web-Based Utility." Figure 5-1: Configuration Tab Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs Overview Figure 5-2: IP Address Tab 14 You can function as the Internet...., Me, and XP has TCP/IP installed and set to install TCP/IP. Search for the keyword TCP/IP. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs Overview The instructions in this chapter will configure. Select Settings and click the Control Panel icon. Configuring Windows 98...
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... location, e.g., D:\win98, D:\win9x, etc. (if "D" is the first Local Area Connection listed). Windows may ask you to "Chapter 6: Using the Router's Web-Based Utility." Click the Properties button. (See Figure 5-3.) 3. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. (See Figure 5-4.)...icon. Double-click the Network and Dialup Connections icon. 2. Restart your PC. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router 4. If Windows does not ask you to "Chapter 6: Using the Router's Web-Based Utility." Now click the Gateway tab, and verify that the Installed Gateway field is...
... location, e.g., D:\win98, D:\win9x, etc. (if "D" is the first Local Area Connection listed). Windows may ask you to "Chapter 6: Using the Router's Web-Based Utility." Click the Properties button. (See Figure 5-3.) 3. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. (See Figure 5-4.)...icon. Double-click the Network and Dialup Connections icon. 2. Restart your PC. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router 4. If Windows does not ask you to "Chapter 6: Using the Router's Web-Based Utility." Now click the Gateway tab, and verify that the Installed Gateway field is...
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...Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs Figure 5-8: IP Address 16 Click the OK button again to "Chapter 6: Using the Router's Web-Based Utility." If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the...Once the new window appears, click the OK button. Select the Local Area Connection icon for Windows 2000. 1. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Configuring Windows XP PCs The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. Click the Network and Internet Connections ...
...Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs Figure 5-8: IP Address 16 Click the OK button again to "Chapter 6: Using the Router's Web-Based Utility." If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the...Once the new window appears, click the OK button. Select the Local Area Connection icon for Windows 2000. 1. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Configuring Windows XP PCs The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. Click the Network and Internet Connections ...