Cisco WRV200 User Guide - Page 11

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless-G Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for firsttime installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then follow the steps in this chapter and use the Router's Web-based Utility to configure the Router. For advanced users, you may configure the Router's advanced settings through the Web-based Utility. This chapter will describe each web page in the Utility and each page's key functions. The Utility can be accessed via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the Router. For a basic network setup, most users only have to use the following screens of the Utility: • Basic Setup. On the Basic Setup screen, enter the settings provided by your ISP. • Management. Click the Administration tab and then the Management tab. The Router's default password is admin. To secure the Router, change the Password from its default. There are seven main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Firewall, VPN, QoS, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs. Setup • Basic Setup. Enter the Internet connection and network settings on this screen. • VLAN. The Router provides a port-based VLAN feature. • DDNS. On this screen, enable the Router's Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. • MAC Address Clone. If you need to clone a MAC address onto the Router, use this screen. • Advanced Routing. On this screen, configure the dynamic and static routing configuration. Wireless • Basic Wireless Settings. You can choose your wireless network settings on this screen. • Wireless Security.You can choose your wireless security settings on this screen. • Wireless Network Access. This screen displays your network access list. Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster • Advanced Wireless Settings. For advanced users, you can alter data transmission settings on this screen. • WDS. This tab is used for Wireless Distribution System (WDS). Firewall • General. On this screen, you can configure a variety of filters to enhance the security of your network. • Port Forwarding. To set up public services or other specialized Internet applications on your network, click this tab. • Port Triggering. To set up triggered ranges and forwarded ranges for Internet applications, click this tab. • DMZ. Click this tab to allow one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of special-purpose services. • Access Restriction. This tab allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic during specific days and times. • URL Filtering. This tab allows you to create an URL Filtering policy. VPN • VPN Client Access. Use this screen to designate VPN clients and their passwords. • VPN Passthrough. This tab is used to allow VPN tunnels to pass through the Router's firewall using IPSec, L2TP, or PPTP protocols. • IPSec VPN. The VPN Router creates a tunnel or secure channel between two endpoints, so that the transmitted data or information between these endpoints is secure. • VPN Summary. This page summarizes the comprehensive details of IPSec VPN Tunnels. QoS • Application-based QoS. This involves Internet traffic, which may involve demanding, real-time applications, such as videoconferencing. • Port-based QoS. This ensures better service to a specific LAN port. Administration • Management. Alter the Router's password, its access privileges, SNMP settings, and UPnP settings. • Log. If you want to view or save activity logs, click this tab.