Chapter
Chapter :
Configuring the Wireless-G
VPN Router
Overview
Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-
time 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
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settings provided by your ISP.
Management. Click the Administration tab and then
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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
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settings on this screen.
VLAN. The Router provides a port-based VLAN feature.
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DDNS. On this screen, enable the Router's Dynamic
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Domain Name System (DDNS) feature.
MAC Address Clone. If you need to clone a MAC address
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onto the Router, use this screen.
Advanced Routing. On this screen, configure the
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dynamic and static routing configuration.
Wireless
Basic Wireless Settings. You can choose your wireless
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network settings on this screen.
Wireless Security. You can choose your wireless security
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settings on this screen.
Wireless Network Access. This screen displays your
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network access list.
Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster
Configuring the Wireless-G Router
Advanced Wireless Settings. For advanced users, you
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can alter data transmission settings on this screen.
WDS. This tab is used for Wireless Distribution System
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(WDS).
Firewall
General. On this screen, you can configure a variety of
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filters to enhance the security of your network.
Port Forwarding. To set up public services or other
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specialized Internet applications on your network,
click this tab.
Port Triggering. To set up triggered ranges and
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forwarded ranges for Internet applications, click this
tab.
DMZ. Click this tab to allow one local user to be exposed
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to the Internet for use of special-purpose services.
Access Restriction. This tab allows you to block or
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allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic during
specific days and times.
URL Filtering. This tab allows you to create an URL
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Filtering policy.
VPN
VPN Client Access. Use this screen to designate VPN
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clients and their passwords.
VPN Passthrough. This tab is used to allow VPN tunnels
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to pass through the Router's firewall using IPSec, L2TP,
or PPTP protocols.
IPSec VPN. The VPN Router creates a tunnel or
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secure channel between two endpoints, so that
the transmitted data or information between these
endpoints is secure.
VPN
Summary.
This
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comprehensive details of IPSec VPN Tunnels.
QoS
Application-based QoS. This involves Internet traffic,
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which may involve demanding, real-time applications,
such as videoconferencing.
Port-based QoS. This ensures better service to a specific
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LAN port.
Administration
Management. Alter the Router's password, its access
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privileges, SNMP settings, and UPnP settings.
Log. If you want to view or save activity logs, click this
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tab.
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