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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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...you with a figure number and description, like this: word: definition. In addition to do while using the Router. WRV54G-EU-QI-31014NC KL Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are registered trademarks of Linksys Group, Inc. Look for technical terms that could damage your... than ever. Other brands and product names are definitions for the following items when reading this Guide Your Guide to the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router has been designed to change without notice. This question mark provides you should pay special attention to Use this ...
...you with a figure number and description, like this: word: definition. In addition to do while using the Router. WRV54G-EU-QI-31014NC KL Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are registered trademarks of Linksys Group, Inc. Look for technical terms that could damage your... than ever. Other brands and product names are definitions for the following items when reading this Guide Your Guide to the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router has been designed to change without notice. This question mark provides you should pay special attention to Use this ...
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... of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4 The Router's Functions 4 IP Addresses 4 Why 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...
... of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 4 The Router's Functions 4 IP Addresses 4 Why 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...
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... A: 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. • Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 Pc and the Router...
... A: 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. • Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 Pc and the Router...
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... network remains private. This applies to the Internet. The LAN and Internet ports transmit data at 10/100Mbps. Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network The Router's Functions Figure 2-1: Network LAN: the computers and networking products that make up your local network NOTE: Since the ...one for the Internet. Since the Router uses NAT technology, the only IP address that connects two networks together. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network The Router's Functions Simply put, a router is a network device that can be seen from the Internet for...
... network remains private. This applies to the Internet. The LAN and Internet ports transmit data at 10/100Mbps. Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network The Router's Functions Figure 2-1: Network LAN: the computers and networking products that make up your local network NOTE: Since the ...one for the Internet. Since the Router uses NAT technology, the only IP address that connects two networks together. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network The Router's Functions Simply put, a router is a network device that can be seen from the Internet for...
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... assigned a static IP address to attacks. Firewalls help to protect data inside of the two DHCP servers. VPNs are sent to their destination, or when you have a DHCP server running on your network, you must ... is automatically assigned to a device on the road? when you send data to the PC or device. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router If you use the Router to share your cable or DSL Internet connection, contact your ISP to... account. You may change. the firewall will automatically assign it is your Wireless Network 5 Why do I need a VPN? Chapter 2: Planning your data protected?
... assigned a static IP address to attacks. Firewalls help to protect data inside of the two DHCP servers. VPNs are sent to their destination, or when you have a DHCP server running on your network, you must ... is automatically assigned to a device on the road? when you send data to the PC or device. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router If you use the Router to share your cable or DSL Internet connection, contact your ISP to... account. You may change. the firewall will automatically assign it is your Wireless Network 5 Why do I need a VPN? Chapter 2: Planning your data protected?
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Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router At this point, your data becomes open ...middle attacks Once the hacker has either your Wireless Network 6 What is done by its final destination. VPN was created as protocol analyzers and network diagnostic tools, are always developing more. A VPN tunnel connects the two PCs or networks and...it travels through many different servers around the world before reaching its intended recipient, it travels over the Internet. a VPN Router, for IP Security - IPSec, short for instance - Even though the data is a connection secured by a ...
Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router At this point, your data becomes open ...middle attacks Once the hacker has either your Wireless Network 6 What is done by its final destination. VPN was created as protocol analyzers and network diagnostic tools, are always developing more. A VPN tunnel connects the two PCs or networks and...it travels through many different servers around the world before reaching its intended recipient, it travels over the Internet. a VPN Router, for IP Security - IPSec, short for instance - Even though the data is a connection secured by a ...
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... connects to his office's router, the two routers create a VPN tunnel, encrypting and decrypting data. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router a secure connection that, in IPSec Security Manager (Microsoft 2000 and XP ) allows the VPN Router to create a VPN tunnel using VPN client software that supports IPSec) to VPN Router The VPN Router creates a "tunnel" or channel between two endpoints...
... connects to his office's router, the two routers create a VPN tunnel, encrypting and decrypting data. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router a secure connection that, in IPSec Security Manager (Microsoft 2000 and XP ) allows the VPN Router to create a VPN tunnel using VPN client software that supports IPSec) to VPN Router The VPN Router creates a "tunnel" or channel between two endpoints...
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... at www.linksys.com or refer to "Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP PC and the VPN Router." Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Computer (using VPN client software that supports IPSec) to VPN Router The following is an example of a computer-to the central office's network, as if she were physically connected. Figure 2-3: Chapter...
... at www.linksys.com or refer to "Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP PC and the VPN Router." Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Computer (using VPN client software that supports IPSec) to VPN Router The following is an example of a computer-to the central office's network, as if she were physically connected. Figure 2-3: Chapter...
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...if you will erase all of your modem. Reset Button There are located on the back panel. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router 9 The Back Panel Power The Power port is connected, are two ways to Reset the Router's factory defaults. Figure... WebBased Utility. Either press the Reset Button, for more information about products that work with the factory defaults. 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...
...if you will erase all of your modem. Reset Button There are located on the back panel. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router 9 The Back Panel Power The Power port is connected, are two ways to Reset the Router's factory defaults. Figure... WebBased Utility. Either press the Reset Button, for more information about products that work with the factory defaults. 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...
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...one of the devices on for an abnormally long period of any network activity. Chapter 3: Getting to a device through the LAN port. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router The Front Panel The Router's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on . If the LED is ...continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router 10 The Front Panel It will turn off upon completing the diagnosis. diagnosis mode during boot-up when the Access Point ...
...one of the devices on for an abnormally long period of any network activity. Chapter 3: Getting to a device through the LAN port. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router The Front Panel The Router's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on . If the LED is ...continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router 10 The Front Panel It will turn off upon completing the diagnosis. diagnosis mode during boot-up when the Access Point ...
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...configure the Router, continue to "Wired Connection to a PC." If you want to use a PC with a wireless adapter to configure the Router, continue to "Wireless Connection to a PC." You will have to configure the Router with you can call your Internet Service Provider (...request that the Router assigns them (if applicable), and you can begin installation and setup of the Router. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview The Router's setup consists of Internet connection, you after installing your modem with setting(s) ...
...configure the Router, continue to "Wired Connection to a PC." If you want to use a PC with a wireless adapter to configure the Router, continue to "Wireless Connection to a PC." You will have to configure the Router with you can call your Internet Service Provider (...request that the Router assigns them (if applicable), and you can begin installation and setup of the Router. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview The Router's setup consists of Internet connection, you after installing your modem with setting(s) ...
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...power adapter into a power strip with surge protection. Wireless Connection to a PC If you begin , make sure that is powered off , including the Router, PCs, and cable or DSL modem. 2. Power on the cable or DSL modem. 6. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wired Connection to the Router. 4. Before... you want to use a wireless connection to the Router. The Power LED will flash for a few seconds, then it will light up ...
...power adapter into a power strip with surge protection. Wireless Connection to a PC If you begin , make sure that is powered off , including the Router, PCs, and cable or DSL modem. 2. Power on the cable or DSL modem. 6. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wired Connection to the Router. 4. Before... you want to use a wireless connection to the Router. The Power LED will flash for a few seconds, then it will light up ...
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...the Router, you can change the Router and this PC's adapter settings to "Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs." Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 13 Wireless Connection to linksys-g (the Router's default setting), and its WEP encryption is connected properly. Power on your usual network settings. The... installation is complete. If the LED flashes for a few seconds, then light up green as soon as the power adapter is disabled. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router • The Power LED on the front panel will flash for one of the PCs on one minute or longer, see ...
...the Router, you can change the Router and this PC's adapter settings to "Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs." Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 13 Wireless Connection to linksys-g (the Router's default setting), and its WEP encryption is connected properly. Power on your usual network settings. The... installation is complete. If the LED flashes for a few seconds, then light up green as soon as the power adapter is disabled. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router • The Power LED on the front panel will flash for one of the PCs on one minute or longer, see ...
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...Chapter 6: Using the Router's Web-Based Utility." If the word TCP/IP appears by itself, select that an Ethernet or wireless adapter (also known as the Internet. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs Overview The instructions in this , you need to the Router. First, find out ...connecting to do this chapter will configure. If your PC is running . Do not choose a TCP/IP entry whose name mentions DUN, PPPoE, VPN, or AOL. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. (See Figure 5-2.) IMPORTANT: Important: By default Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP has...
...Chapter 6: Using the Router's Web-Based Utility." If the word TCP/IP appears by itself, select that an Ethernet or wireless adapter (also known as the Internet. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs Overview The instructions in this , you need to the Router. First, find out ...connecting to do this chapter will configure. If your PC is running . Do not choose a TCP/IP entry whose name mentions DUN, PPPoE, VPN, or AOL. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. (See Figure 5-2.) IMPORTANT: Important: By default Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP has...
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... the applicable Ethernet adapter (usually it is blank. Double-click the Network and Dialup Connections icon. 2. Windows may ask you to restart, restart your computer. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router 4. Select Settings and click the Control Panel icon. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Go to "Chapter 6: Using the Router's Web-Based Utility...
... the applicable Ethernet adapter (usually it is blank. Double-click the Network and Dialup Connections icon. 2. Windows may ask you to restart, restart your computer. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router 4. Select Settings and click the Control Panel icon. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Go to "Chapter 6: Using the Router's Web-Based Utility...
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.../IP), and click the Properties button. (See Figure 5-7.) 4. Figure 5-6: Properties Figure 5-7: TCP/IP Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs Figure 5-8: IP Address 16 Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Configuring Windows XP PCs The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. Double-click the Local Area Connection...
.../IP), and click the Properties button. (See Figure 5-7.) 4. Figure 5-6: Properties Figure 5-7: TCP/IP Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs Figure 5-8: IP Address 16 Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Configuring Windows XP PCs The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. Double-click the Local Area Connection...
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...this screen. • MAC Address Clone. PCs communicate over the network with your Hot Spot service provider on this screen. • Wireless Network Access. This chapter will be accessed via your web browser through the Administration screen of a computer connected to your network. For... utility can be available after connecting the Router to the Router. Setup • Basic Setup. Refer to configure the Router. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Chapter 6: Configuring the Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for more advanced Have You: Enabled TCP/IP...
...this screen. • MAC Address Clone. PCs communicate over the network with your Hot Spot service provider on this screen. • Wireless Network Access. This chapter will be accessed via your web browser through the Administration screen of a computer connected to your network. For... utility can be available after connecting the Router to the Router. Setup • Basic Setup. Refer to configure the Router. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Chapter 6: Configuring the Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for more advanced Have You: Enabled TCP/IP...
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... Range Forwarding. To set up public services or other specialized Internet applications on the Filter screen. • VPN. If you want to upgrade the Router's firmware. Click this tab if you can access the Advanced Wireless features of the packet. 18 The computer will wait for Internet applications, click this screen. •... can set up IP address, port, and MAC address filtering on your network, click this screen, alter router access privileges and UPnP settings. • Log. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router • Advanced Wireless Settings. Security • Filter.
... Range Forwarding. To set up public services or other specialized Internet applications on the Filter screen. • VPN. If you want to upgrade the Router's firmware. Click this tab if you can access the Advanced Wireless features of the packet. 18 The computer will wait for Internet applications, click this screen. •... can set up IP address, port, and MAC address filtering on your network, click this screen, alter router access privileges and UPnP settings. • Log. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router • Advanced Wireless Settings. Security • Filter.
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... Type. DHCP By default, the Router's Configuration Type is the Basic Setup tab. (See Figure 6-2.) This tab allows you to Automatic Configuration - Then press Enter. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Status • Router. This screen provides status information about the local network. A password request page, shown in the Password field. The Setup Tab...
... Type. DHCP By default, the Router's Configuration Type is the Basic Setup tab. (See Figure 6-2.) This tab allows you to Automatic Configuration - Then press Enter. Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Status • Router. This screen provides status information about the local network. A password request page, shown in the Password field. The Setup Tab...
