Linksys WRV54G Manuale Utente

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.VPN Broadband RouterWireless-GWRV54GUser GuideGHz2.454MbpsWIRELESS

6Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkWhat is a VPN?Wireless-G VPN Broadband RouterAt this point, your data becomes open to hackers using a variet

96Appendix K: Regulatory InformationWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterAppendix K: Regulatory InformationFCC STATEMENTThis product has been tested and com

97Appendix K: Regulatory InformationWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterNote: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor u

98Appendix L: Contact InformationWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterAppendix L: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information

7Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkWhat is a VPN?Wireless-G VPN Broadband Routera secure connection that, in effect, operates as if you were di

8Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkWhat is a VPN?Wireless-G VPN Broadband RouterComputer (using VPN client software that supports IPSec) to VPN

9Chapter 3: The Back PanelWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterChapter 3: Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband RouterThe Back PanelThe Ro

10Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband RouterThe Front PanelWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterThe Front PanelThe Router's LEDs, w

11Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterOverviewWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterChapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterOve

12Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterWired Connection to a PCWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterWired Connection to a PC1. Before you be

13Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterWireless Connection to a PCWireless-G VPN Broadband Router• The Power LED on the front panel wi

14Chapter 5: Configuring the PCsOverviewWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterChapter 5: Configuring the PCsOverviewThe instructions in this chapter will hel

15Chapter 5: Configuring the PCsConfiguring Windows 2000 PCsWireless-G VPN Broadband Router4. Now click the Gateway tab, and verify that the Installed

Wireless-G VPN Broadband RouterCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Instant Etherfast, Linksys, and the Linksy

16Chapter 5: Configuring the PCsConfiguring Windows XP PCsWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterConfiguring Windows XP PCsThe following instructions assume y

17Chapter 5: Configuring the PCsConfiguring Windows XP PCsWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterFigure 5-8: IP Address

17Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterOverviewWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterChapter 6: Configuring the RouterOverviewUse the Router’s web-based utility

18Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterOverviewWireless-G VPN Broadband Router• Advanced Wireless Settings. On this screen you can access the Advanced Wir

19Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterHow to Access the Web-based UtilityWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterStatus• Router. This screen provides status infor

20Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Setup TabWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterStatic (See Figure 6-3.) If you are required to use a permanent IP addr

21Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Setup TabWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterPPTP (See Figure 6-5.) Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a se

22Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Setup TabWireless-G VPN Broadband Router1200 to 1500 range. For most DSL users, it is recommended to use the va

23Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Setup TabWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterThe DDNS TabThe Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) featu

24Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Setup TabWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterMAC Address Clone Tab (See Figure 6-8.) The Router’s MAC address is a 1

Wireless-G VPN Broadband RouterTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

25Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Setup TabWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterStatic Routing If the Router is connected to more than one network, it

26Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Wireless TabWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterHot Spot (See Figure 6-11.) Hot Spot Service Provider. Select the Ho

27Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Wireless TabWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterWireless Security• Wireless SSID Broadcast. When wireless clients su

28Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Wireless TabWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterWireless Network Access (See Figure 6-14.) Wireless Network Access.

29Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Wireless TabWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterAdvanced Wireless Settings (See Figure 6-16.) On this screen you can

30Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Security TabWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterThe Security TabFirewallWhen you click the Security tab, you will se

31Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Security TabWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterVPNVirtual Private Networking (VPN) is a security measure that basic

32Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Security TabWireless-G VPN Broadband Routersettings of the remote VPN device. Make sure that you have entered

33Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Security TabWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterAdvanced VPN Tunnel SetupFrom the Advance VPN Tunnel Setup screen, s

34Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Security TabWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterOther Options• Unauthorized IP Blocking. Click Enabled to block unau

Wireless-G VPN Broadband RouterFrequently Asked Questions 57Appendix B: Wireless Security 64A Brief Overview 64What Are The Risks? 64Appendix C: C

35Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Access Restrictions TabWireless-G VPN Broadband Router• WEP Encryption. Select the level of WEP encryption you

36Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Access Restrictions TabWireless-G VPN Broadband Router2. Click the Edit List button. This will open the List of

37Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Applications and Gaming TabWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterThe Applications and Gaming TabPort Range ForwardingT

38Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Applications and Gaming TabWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterWhen finished making your changes on this tab, click

39Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Applications and Gaming TabWireless-G VPN Broadband Routerwith little selectivity. All pending messages and att

40Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Applications and Gaming TabWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterDMZThe DMZ screen (see Figure 6-29) allows one local

41Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Administration TabWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterFigure 6-30: ManagementThe Administration TabManagementThe Man

42Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Administration TabWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterFigure 6-31: Log• SNMP Trap-Destination. Enter the IP Address.

43Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterThe Administration TabWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterNotification Qeue Length• Log queue Length. Enter the number o

44Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterFactory Default (See Figure 6-33.)If you have exhausted all other options and wish t

1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeWireless-G Broadband VPN RouterChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeWireless-G is the upcoming 54Mbps wireless networking stan

45Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterStatusWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterStatusRouterThis screen displays information about your Router and its WAN (In

46Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterStatusWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterLocal NetworkThe Local Network information that is displayed is the IP Address

47Chapter 6: Configuring the RouterStatusWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterWirelessThe Wireless Network information that is displayed is the MAC Address,

49Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix consists of two part

50Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G VPN Broadband Router7. Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following

51Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterFor Windows 98 and Me: • Click Start and Run. In the Open fie

52Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G VPN Broadband Router4. I am not able to access the Setup page of the Router’s web

53Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G VPN Broadband Router2. Enter any name you want to use for the Customized Applicat

54Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterCustomized External Port TCP UDP IP Address Enable Applicatio

55Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G VPN Broadband Router• For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher:1. Click Star

2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless-G Broadband VPN RouterWhat’s in this Guide?This user guide covers the steps for setting up and u

56Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G VPN Broadband Router14. My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting.PPPoE is n

57Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G VPN Broadband Router17. When I enter a URL or IP address, I get a time-out error or

58Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterNetwork Address Translation (NAT) translates multiple IP address

59Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterThe web page hangs; downloads are corrupt, or nothing but junk c

60Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterNo.Does the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sess

61Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G VPN Broadband Router• Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • P

62Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterWhat is Spread Spectrum?Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband

63Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterThere is no way to know the exact range of your wireless network

64Appendix B: Wireless SecurityA Brief OverviewWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterAppendix B: Wireless SecurityA Brief OverviewWhenever data - in the form

65Appendix B: Wireless SecurityWhat Are The Risks?Wireless-G VPN Broadband RouterBut even WEP has its problems. WEP's encryption algorithm is ref

3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless-G Broadband VPN Router• Appendix G: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Ada

66Appendix B: Wireless SecurityWhat Are The Risks?Wireless-G VPN Broadband RouterActive AttacksHackers use Active Attacks for three purposes: 1) steal

67Appendix B: Wireless SecurityWhat Are The Risks?Wireless-G VPN Broadband Routerexamples below, your implementation and administration of network sec

68Appendix B: Wireless SecurityWhat Are The Risks?Wireless-G VPN Broadband RouterThere are a few things you can do to make your SSID more secure:a. Di

69Appendix B: Wireless SecurityWhat Are The Risks?Wireless-G VPN Broadband Routernot completely secure. One piece of information still not encrypted i

70Appendix B: Wireless SecurityWhat Are The Risks?Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router2.4GHz/802.11b and 802.11g WEP EncryptionWEP encryption for the Wirel

71Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 PC and the RouterIntroductionWireless-G VPN Boradband RouterAppendix C: Configuring IPSec betwe

72Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 PC and the RouterHow to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelWireless-G VPN Boradband RouterHow to Es

73Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 PC and the RouterHow to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelWireless-G VPN Boradband Router3. The IP

74Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 PC and the RouterHow to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelWireless-G VPN Boradband Router8. The IP

75Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 PC and the RouterHow to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelWireless-G VPN Boradband RouterStep 3: C

4Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkThe Router’s FunctionsWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterChapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkThe Router’s F

76Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 PC and the RouterHow to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelWireless-G VPN Boradband Router4. Select

77Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 PC and the RouterHow to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelWireless-G VPN Boradband Router7. Select

78Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 PC and the RouterHow to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelWireless-G VPN Boradband Router10. Go to

79Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 PC and the RouterHow to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelWireless-G VPN Boradband Router13. Chang

80Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 PC and the RouterHow to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelWireless-G VPN Boradband Router16. Click

81Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 PC and the RouterHow to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelWireless-G VPN Boradband RouterStep 5: C

82Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98 or Me InstructionsWireless-G Broadband RouterAppendix D: Find

83Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 2000 or XP InstructionsWireless-G Broadband RouterWindows 2000 o

84Appendix E: SNMP FunctionsWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterAppendix E: SNMP FunctionsSNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a widely-used networ

85Appendix F: Upgrading FirmwareWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterAppendix F: Upgrading FirmwareThe Router's firmware is upgraded through the Web-Ut

5Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkWhy do I need a VPN?Wireless-G VPN Broadband RouterIf you use the Router to share your cable or DSL Internet

86Appendix G: Windows HelpWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterAppendix G: Windows HelpAll wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most

87Appendix H: GlossaryWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterAppendix H: Glossary802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data

88Appendix H: GlossaryWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterBuffer - A block of memory that temporarily holds data to be worked on later when a device is cur

89Appendix H: GlossaryWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterDynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. Encryption - Encoding data

90Appendix H: GlossaryWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterIPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking

91Appendix H: GlossaryWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterPPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides auth

92Appendix H: GlossaryWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterTCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting da

93Appendix I: SpecificationsWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterAppendix I: SpecificationsStandards IEEE 802.3, 802.11b and 802.11gPorts One Internet, Ethe

94Appendix I: SpecificationsWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterStorage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing

95Appendix J: Warranty InformationWireless-G VPN Broadband RouterAppendix J: Warranty InformationLIMITED WARRANTYLinksys warrants to the original end