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    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 10/100 8-Port VPN Router WIRED User Guide Model No. RV082
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    10/100 8-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 © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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    Connecting the Router 10 Overview 10 Connection Instructions 11 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Router 12 Overview 12 How to Access the Web-based Utility 15 System Summary Tab 15 Setup Tab - Network 18 Setup Tab - Time 21 Setup Tab - DMZ Host 22 Setup Tab - Forwarding
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    58 Support Tab 63 Logout Tab 63 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 64 Common Problems and Solutions 64 Frequently Asked Questions 74 Appendix B: Installing the Linksys VPN Client 78 Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 80 Windows 98 or Me Instructions
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix H: Glossary 89 Appendix I: Specifications 93 Appendix J: Warranty Information 94 Appendix K: Regulatory Information 95 Appendix L: Contact Information 96
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    WAN Connection Type - Static IP 19 Figure 5-8: WAN Connection Type - PPPoE 19 Figure 5-9: WAN Connection Type - PPTP 19 Figure 5-10: WAN Connection Type - Transparent Bridge 20 Figure 5-11: WAN Connection Type - Heart Beat Signal 20 Figure 5-12: Setup Tab - Password 21 Figure 5-13: Setup
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Figure 5-21: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 26 Figure 5-22: Setup Tab - Routing Table Entry List 27 Figure 5-23: DHCP Setup 28 Figure 5-24: DHCP Status 29 Figure 5-25: System Management Tab - Dual-WAN 29 Figure 5-26: Protocol Binding - Service Management 30 Figure
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Figure 5-51: VPN tab - Client to Gateway Remote Group Setup 49 Figure 5-52: VPN tab - Client to Gateway IPSec Setup 51 Figure 5-53: VPN tab - Client to Gateway Advanced 53 Figure 5-54: VPN tab - VPN Client Access 54 Figure 5-55: VPN tab - VPN Pass Through 55
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Figure C-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 81 Figure C-4: MAC Address Clone 81 Figure D-1: Mounting Brackets 82 Figure D-2: Attaching the Brackets to the Router and Rack-Mounting the Router 83 Figure D-3: Wall-Mounting the Router 84 Figure D-4: Wall-Mounting Hardware
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    users' access to the Internet, and has IP address filtering so you can specify exactly who has access to your network. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility. As the heart of your small office network, the connection-redundant Linksys 10/100 8-Port VPN Router
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    the Router and configure its settings. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the 10/100 8-Port VPN Router. • Appendix B: Installing the Linksys VPN Client This appendix instructs
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router • Appendix H: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking. • Appendix I: Specifications This appendix provides the Router's technical specifications. • Appendix J: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Router's warranty
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    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 Internet. The Router processes and regulates the data
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    Router. By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is Obtain an IP automatically (DHCP). The PC or network device obtaining an IP address is called the DHCP client. DHCP frees you from having to assign IP addresses manually every time a new user is added to your network. For DSL users, many
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router A hacker can use this information to spoof (or fake) a MAC address allowed on the network. With this spoofed MAC address, the hacker can also intercept information meant for another user. 2) Data Sniffing Data "sniffing" is a method used by hackers to obtain network data as
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    dials up her ISP. Her notebook computer has VPN client software that is configured with her office's VPN settings. She accesses the VPN client software that supports IPSec and connects to the VPN Router at the central office. As VPNs utilize the Internet, distance is not a factor. Using
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    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. LAN Figure 3-1: Front Panel WAN2 WAN1 Ports 1-8 (LAN) These eight LAN (Ethernet) ports connect to network devices, such as PCs,
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    to reboot it. If you are experiencing extreme problems with the Router and have tried all other troubleshooting measures, press and hold in the Reset button for 30 seconds. This will restore the factory defaults and clear all of the Router's settings, such as port forwarding or a new password. The
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    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 address automatically from the Router,
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    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 one of the numbered ports on the front of the Router.
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    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 can access the web-based utility by accessing 192.168
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    the DHCP server, set up client lease time, DHCP IP Range, and the WINS Server IP address. • Status. This Status page is available to review DHCP Server Status. System Management Tab • Dual WAN. The Dual WAN feature allows you to use two Broadband connections at once, specifying between using
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    , tunnels between a Local VPN device and a mobile user can be administered. • VPN Client Access. From this screen, you can manage the use of the Linksys QuickVPN Client, the VPN Client software that came with this Router. This allows network users remote access via the VPN. • VPN Pass Through. This
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    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 user guide and the Linksys website. Logout Tab • Logout. Clicking this tab exits you
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router System Up Time: This displays the length of time in Days, Hours, and Minutes that the Router has been active, along with the current time. Configuration If you need help configuring the router, click the Setup Wizard button. A complete walk-through of the Setup Wizard is
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Firewall Setting Status SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection): This shows if the SPI status is On or Off, hyperlinked to that section of the Firewall Tab. DoS (Denial of Service): This shows if the DoS status is On or Off, hyperlinked to that section of the Firewall Tab. Block
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    both connections in concert, with Load Balance. These settings can be found on the Dual-Wan screen of the Systems Management Tab. The DMZ setting allows one network PC to be exposed to the Internet to use special-purpose services such as Internet gaming or video conferencing. Figure 5-5: Setup Tab
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Static IP If you have to specify the WAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway Address, and DNS Server, select Static IP. All of this information can be obtained from your ISP. PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) (most DSL users) Your ISP will let you know
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    mode. Figure 5-10: WAN Connection Type - Transparent Bridge Heart Beat Signal Heart Beat Signal is a service used in Australia only. If you are using a Heart Beat Signal connection, check with your ISP for the necessary setup information. Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Router Setup Tab
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    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 users on your network will be able to access the Router simply by
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    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 or video conferencing. This user, however, is unprotected by the
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    -One NAT does not change the way the firewall functions work. Access to machines on the LAN from the Internet will not be allowed unless Network Access Rules are set. Figure 5-16: Port Range Forwarding Service Management Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Router 23 Setup Tab - Forwarding
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    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 function by selecting Yes. The default setting for this feature is No. To add a
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    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 to change the registered MAC address to the Router's MAC address. The
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    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 protocol, which is a networking protocol to manage network communications or
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    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. Static routing allows different IP domain users to access the Internet through
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    10/100 8-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 assigns available IP addresses to each computer on your network automatically. If you choose to enable the DHCP server option, you must
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    test this using the Default Gateway by pinging the Default Gateway or by pinging a specific IP Address for an ISP Host, Remote Host, or DNS Lookup Host Figure 5-24: DHCP Status Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Router DHCP Tab - Status Figure 5-25: System Management Tab - Dual-WAN 29
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    click the Delete selected application button. Click the Save Settings button to save the Dual-WAN settings or click the Cancel Changes button to undo the changes. Figure 5-26: Protocol Binding Service Management Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Router 30 System Management Tab - Dual-WAN
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    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 receive notification of any critical events as they occur on the network. The Router
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    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 websites by entering an easily remembered host name, such as www.RV082.com, instead of
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    from the Linksys Support page. Select the Router from the pull-down menu and choose the firmware from the options. After downloading the firmware, follow the Firmware Upgrade instructions above. Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Router System Management Tab - Factory Default Figure 5-31
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    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 Firmware Version or Backup Firmware Version. Click the Restart Router button to
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    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 enabled, every LAN port will be set as auto negotiated, which will automatically manage
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    , specify which port you wish to use for remote management (eg. 80 or 8080). HTTPS: Enabling this function allows remote login to the Router using SSL as well as remote access to your network through the Linksys QuickVPN software will be available. Multicast Pass Through: IP Multicasting occurs when
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    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 through the firewall. When defining Network Access Rules, remember that it is
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    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 Restore to Default Rules to restore the Network Access Rules to their default
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    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 and click the Save Settings button to save the Service Management settings or
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    two VPN routers. A Client to Gateway tunnel is created between the 10/100 8-Port VPN Router and a PC using the Linksys VPN Client Software. Click the Add Now button, which will open the appropriate screen for setting up that type of tunnel. From this section, you can jump to different pages of
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Tunnel Test: Click the Connect button to verify the tunnel status. The test result will be updated in Status. If the tunnel is connected, a Disconnect button will be available so you can disconnect the VPN connection. Configure: This includes options for editing the tunnel,
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    end of the tunnel. Interface: All VPN tunnels go out through one of the Router's WAN ports. When Dual-WAN is enabled, you will have the option of two ports: WAN1 or WAN2. Enable: Checking this box enables the VPN tunnel you're creating. Local Group Setup The Local Group Setup section configures
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    use the same IP Address as well as the same domain name. Only one domain name can be used for one tunnel and may not be applied to another tunnel.These settings must match the Remote Group Setup on the other end of the tunnel. Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Router VPN Tab - Gateway to
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    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 email address can be used for one tunnel and may not be applied to another
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Key: This field specifies a key used to authenticate IP traffic and the Authentication Key is generated yourself. The MD5 is selected, the Authentication Key is 32-bit. If users do not fill up to 32-bit, this field will Configuring the Router 45 VPN Tab - Gateway to Gateway
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    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, IKE Phase 2 negotiation will generate a new key material for IP traffic encryption
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    the Cancel Changes button to undo the changes. 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 clicking the Client to Gateway tab or from the Mode Choose
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    end of the tunnel. Interface: All VPN tunnels go out through one of the Router's WAN ports. When Dual-WAN is enabled, you will have the option of two ports: WAN1 or WAN2. Enable: Checking this box enables the VPN tunnel you're creating. Local Group Setup The Local Group Setup section configures
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Local Security Group Type. Select the local LAN user(s) that can use this VPN tunnel. Local Security Group Type may be a single IP address, a Subnet or an IP address range. The Local Secure Group must match the Remote Secure Group on the other end of the tunnel. Selecting
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    used for Dynamic IP users (e.g. PPPoE or DHCP) which using Microsoft VPN client. The difference between Microsoft and other VPN client is that Microsoft client does not support Aggressive mode and FQDN/USER FQDN ID options. IPSec Setup In order for any encryption to occur, the two ends of the tunnel
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Manual If you select Manual, you generate the key yourself, and no key negotiation is needed. Basically, manual key management is used in small static environments or for troubleshooting purposes. Both sides must use the same Key Management method. Incoming & Outgoing SPI (
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router groups of different prime key 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, IKE Phase 2 negotiation will generate a new key material for IP
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Phase 2 SA Life Time: This field allows you to configure the length of time a VPN tunnel is active. The default value is 3,600 seconds. Preshared Key: Character and hexadecimal values are acceptable in this field, e.g. "My_@123" or "4d795f40313233." The max entry of this
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    page to administer your VPN Client users. Enter the information at the top of the screen and the users you've entered will appear in the list at the bottom, showing their status. This will work with the Linksys QuickVPN client only. (The Router supports up to five Linksys QuickVPN Clients by default
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    . The Router supports up to five PPTP connections. The default IP range is 200 ~ 204. Users Setting Enter the remote users' User Name and Password. Then, enter the password in the Confirm the Password field and click the Add to list button. When remote users request to create VPN connections with
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    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 Syslog. Syslog Server: In addition to the standard event log, the Router
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    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, Authorized Login, Configuration IP Address, MAC Address, Subnet Mask, Default
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    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 security policy, or Access Rule. Basic Setup 1. Click the Launch
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router 3. The information on the next screen is used if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) requires a host and domain name. Complete this information, if required by your ISP, and click Next to continue. Click Previous if you want
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    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, click the Launch Now button to run the Access Rule Wizard to
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router 4. Next select the service from the drop-down menu that will be allowed or denied from the Service menu. Click Next to continue. Click Previous if you want to return to the previous screen. Click Exit if you want to exit the wizard. Figure 5-67: Access Rule Wizard Select the
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router 6. Next, choose the destination, either Exit if you want to exit the wizard. Figure 5-69: Access Rule Wizard Select the Destination Figure 5-70: Access Rule Wizard - When it Works 8. At the final screen, if Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Router 62 Wizard Tab
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    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 drop-down menu, select your operating system, then click
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    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 an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router For Windows 2000: A. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections. B. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option. C. In the Components checked
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router 2. I want to test my Internet connection. A. Check your TCP/IP settings. For Windows 98 and Millennium: Refer to Windows Help for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings. For Windows 2000: 1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel.
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router • For Windows 2000 and XP, click Start and Run. In the Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. C. In the command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.1 and press the Enter key. • If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router. • If you do
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router 4. I am not able to access the Router's Web-based Utility Setup page. A. Refer to "Problem #2, I want to test my Internet connection" to verify that your computer is properly connected to the Router. B. Refer to "Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router documentation provided with the server you installed. Follow these steps to set up port forwarding through the Router's Web-based Utility. We will be setting up web, ftp, and mail servers. A. Access the Router's Web-based Utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router example, if you have a web server, you would enter the range 80 to 80. Click the Add to List button. Then click the Save Setting button. Click the Exit button. C. Enter the IP Address of the server that you want the Internet users to access. For example, if the web server's
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    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 still getting prompted for a password when saving settings,
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router A. Go to the Linksys website at http://www.linksys.com and download the latest firmware, or use the Web-based Utility to be automatically redirected to the download webpage. Go to System Management Firmware Upgrade, and click the Firmware Download from Linksys Web Site
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    ://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. B. Enter the password, if asked. (The default password is admin.) C. Click the Setup => Forwarding tab. D. Enter any name you want to use for the Application Name. E. Enter the Start and End Ports of the Triggered Port Range. Check with your Internet
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    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 Gateway, and DNS). Restart the computer that is having a
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Does the Router support any operating system other than Windows 98, Millennium, 2000, or XP? Yes, but Linksys does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, configuration or troubleshooting of any non-Windows operating systems. Does the Router support ICQ send
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? Reset the Router by holding down the Reset button for ten seconds. Reset your cable or DSL modem by powering the unit off and then on. Obtain and flash the latest firmware release that is readily available on the Linksys
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    VPNs. How can I check whether I have static or DHCP IP addresses? Ask your ISP to find out. How do I get mIRC to work with the Router? Under the Setup => Forwarding tab, set port forwarding to 113 for the PC on which you are using mIRC. If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys
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    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. Insert the RV082 User Guide CD into your PC's CD-
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router 5. At this point, the Linksys VPN Client (or QuickVPN) will open. From this screen, you can sign in with your Profile Name, Username, and Password. Then, enter the Server Address of the VPN connection onto which you will be logging. Once you're done, click the Connect button
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    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 so you can use the MAC address cloning feature of the Router. You can also find the IP address of your
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen; the Ethernet adapter's IP address as 192.168.1.100. Your computer may show something different. For the Router's Web-based Utility For MAC address cloning, enter the MAC Address in the User Defined WAN1 or
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    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, install it in a rack with attached brackets, or mount it on the
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Line up the bracket holes with the holes in the Router and attach with the screws, using four on each side of the Router. After the brackets are attached to the Router by screws, you can rack-mount it. Attach the Router to the rack with two screws on each side. Figure D-2:
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    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
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Figure D-4: Wall-Mounting Hardware Appendix D: Physical Setup of the Router 85 Setting up the Router
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    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 operating life of about 1~2 years. When the battery loses its
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    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 instructions: 1. Download the Router's
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    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 Windows Help and are described in
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    10/100 8-Port VPN Router Appendix H: Glossary Adapter - A device that adds network functionality to your PC. Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network. Bit - A binary digit. Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions. Broadband - An always-on,
  • Cisco RV082 | User Guide - Page 99
    Firmware - 1. In network devices, the programming that runs the device. 2. Programming loaded into read-only memory (ROM) or programmable read-only memory (PROM) that cannot be altered by end-users. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A standard protocol for sending files between computers over a TCP/IP
  • Cisco RV082 | User Guide - Page 100
    10/100 8-Port VPN Router NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet. Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.
  • Cisco RV082 | User Guide - Page 101
    used for accessing remote PCs. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that uses UDP and has no directory or password capability. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with
  • Cisco RV082 | User Guide - Page 102
    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, 1-8 UPnP able/cert
  • Cisco RV082 | User Guide - Page 103
    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 under normal use. Your exclusive
  • Cisco RV082 | User Guide - Page 104
    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 by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
  • Cisco RV082 | User Guide - Page 105
    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 section in this Guide.) http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 949-261-8868 800-326-7114 [email protected] 949-
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