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Setting Up and Configuring the WRVS4400N Wireless-N Router

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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 6 Chapter 2: Networking and Security Basics 8 An Introduction to LANs 8 The Use of IP Addresses 9 The Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) 11 Chapter 3: Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN) 13 Why do I need a VPN? 13 What is a VPN? 15 Chapter 4: Getting Started with the WRVS4400N Router 18 Front Panel 19 Back Panel 20 WRVS4400N Antennas 20 Placement Options 21 Installing the Router 24 Configuring the Router 26 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the WRVS4400N Wireless-N Router 28 Accessing the Web-Based Utility 29 Navigating the Utility 30 Setting Up Your Wireless-N Router 36 Configuring Wireless Settings 68 Configuring Firewall Settings 88 Configuring the ProtectLink Web Service 104 Configuring the VPN Settings 105 Configuring the QoS Settings 118 Configuring the Administration Settings 123 Configuring IPS Settings 135 Cisco WRVS4400N Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN Administration Guide 3

Section	Page
Introduction	6
Networking and Security Basics	8
An Introduction to LANs	8
The Use of IP Addresses	9
The Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)	11
Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN)	13
Why do I need a VPN?	13
MAC Address Spoofing	14
Data Sniffing	14
Man in the Middle Attacks	14
What is a VPN?	15
VPN Router to VPN Router	16
Computer to VPN Router	17
Getting Started with the WRVS4400N Router	18
Front Panel	19
Back Panel	20
WRVS4400N Antennas	20
Placement Options	21
Desktop Option	21
Stand Option	22
Wall Option	23
Installing the Router	24
Configuring the Router	26
Setting Up and Configuring the WRVS4400N Wireless-N Router	28
Accessing the Web-Based Utility	29
Navigating the Utility	30
Setup	31
Wireless	32
Firewall	32
ProtectLink	33
VPN	33
QoS	33
Administration	34
IPS	34
L2 Switch	35
Status	35
Setting Up Your Wireless-N Router	36
Configuring Basic Setup Settings	37
Displaying A Read-Only Summary of the Basic Router Information	38
Configuring Internet Connection Settings	40
Automatic Configuration - DHCP Server	42
Static IP	43
PPPoE	44
PPTP	45
Heart Beat Signal	47
L2TP	48
Configuring DDNS Service Settings	50
Configuring Local Area Network (LAN) Settings	52
Using The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Host Feature to Access Special Purpose Internet Services	55
Cloning Your Network Adapter’s MAC Address onto Your Router	57
Configuring the Router’s Advanced Settings	58
Changing the Router’s Time Settings	62
Selecting IPv4 Mode or Dual Stack IPv4 And IPv6 Mode	64
Configuring Wireless Settings	68
Configuring Basic Settings	68
Configuring Wireless Security	72
Configuring Connection Control	80
Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings	81
Configuring VLAN & QoS Settings	84
Configuring Router WDS Settings	86
Configuring Firewall Settings	88
Configuring Basic Settings	89
Configuring IP Based ACL	91
Editing IP ACL Rules	93
Configuring Internet Access Policy	94
Creating a Policy	96
Deleting a Policy	98
Viewing all Policies	98
Viewing or Changing the List of Personal Computers Covered by the Current Policy	98
Configuring Single Port Forwarding	99
Configuring Port Range Forwarding	100
Configuring Port Range Triggering	102
Configuring the ProtectLink Web Service	104
Configuring the VPN Settings	105
Displaying A VPN Status Summary of the IPSec Tunnel and Clients	105
Configuring IPSec VPN	108
Setting Up Local Groups	110
Setting Up and Configuring Remote Groups	111
Setting Up IPSec	113
Viewing Connection Status	114
Configuring VPN Client Accounts	115
Configuring VPN Passthrough	117
Configuring the QoS Settings	118
Managing Bandwidth	119
Configuring QoS	121
Configuring DSCP	122
Configuring the Administration Settings	123
Configuring Management Settings	124
Configuring System Logs	126
Diagnosing Router Problems	129
Backing Up and Restoring Configurations	131
Restoring Factory Default Settings	132
Rebooting the Router	133
Upgrading the Router Firmware	134
Configuring IPS Settings	135
Configuring IPS	135
Setting P2P/IM Policy	137
Viewing Reports	139
Viewing Protection Information	140
Configuring the L2 Switch Settings	141
Configuring Virtual LANs (VLANs)	142
Configuring VLAN Membership and Port Assignment	144
Configuring RADIUS Mode	146
Configuring Port Settings	147
Viewing Statistics Overview	149
Mirroring Ports	150
Configuring RSTP	151
Viewing Status	152
Viewing WAN/Gateway Status	153
Viewing Local Network Status	155
Viewing Wireless LAN Status	157
Viewing System Performance	158
Using the VPN Setup Wizard	160
VPN Setup Wizard	160
Before You Begin	160
Running the VPN Router Software Wizard	161
Building Your VPN Connection Remotely	170
Troubleshooting	178
I need to set a static IP address on a PC.	178
I want to test my Internet connection.	180
I am not getting an IP address on the Internet with my Internet connection.	181
I am not able to access the router’s web-based utility Setup window.	182
I can’t get my Virtual Private Network (VPN) to work through the router.	182
I need to set up a server behind my router.	183
I can’t get an Internet game, server, or application to work.	184
I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet applications.	184
I forgot my password or the password prompt always appears when saving settings to the router.	185
I am a PPPoE user and I need to remove the proxy settings or the dial- up pop-up window.	186
To start over, I need to set the router to factory default.	186
I need to upgrade the firmware.	187
The firmware upgrade failed.	187
My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting.	188
I can’t access my e-mail, web, or VPN, or I am getting corrupted data from the Internet.	188
I need to use port triggering.	189
When I enter a URL or IP address, I get a time-out error or am prompted to retry.	190
I’m trying to access the router’s web-based utility but I do not see the login window. Instead, I see a window saying, “404 Forbidden.”	190
Frequently Asked Questions	191
Using Cisco QuickVPN for Windows 2000, XP, or Vista	195
Overview	195
Before You Begin	196
Installing the Cisco QuickVPN Software	197
Installing from the CD-ROM	197
Downloading and Installing from the Internet	199
Using the Cisco QuickVPN Software	199
Distributing Certificates to QuickVPN Users	202
Configuring a Gateway-to-Gateway IPSec Tunnel	203
Introduction	203
Environment	204
Configuring the VPN Settings for the VPN Routers	204
Configuring the VPN Settings for VPN Router 1	204
Configuring the VPN Settings for VPN Router 2	205
Configuring the Key Management Settings	206
Configuring the Key Management Settings for VPN Router 1	206
Configuring the Key Management Settings for VPN Router 2	207
Configuring PC 1 and PC 2	207
Finding Out MAC and IP Addresses	208
Windows 98 or Me Instructions	208
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions	209
For the Router’s Web-based Utility	209
Cisco ProtectLink Web Service	210
Overview	210
How to Access the Web-Based Utility	210
How to Purchase, Register, or Activate the Service	211
ProtectLink	211
How to Use the Service	214
ProtectLink > Web Protection	214
Web Protection	216
ProtectLink > License	218
License	218
Specifications	219
General	219
Performance	220
Management	220
Security	221
QoS	221
Layer 2	222
Environmental	222