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ADMINISTRATION GUIDE

Cisco Small Business WRVS4400N Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN

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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Networking and Security Basics
An Introduction to LANs The Use of IP Addresses The Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

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Chapter 3: Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN)Why do I need a VPN? What is a VPN?

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Chapter 4: Getting Started with the WRVS4400N Router
Front Panel Back Panel WRVS4400N Antennas Placement Options Installing the Router Configuring the Router

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Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the WRVS4400N Wireless-N Router
Accessing the Web-Based Utility Navigating the Utility Setting Up Your Wireless-N RouterConfiguring Wireless Settings Configuring Firewall Settings Configuring the ProtectLink Web Service Configuring the VPN Settings Configuring the QoS Settings Configuring the Administration Settings Configuring IPS Settings

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Configuring the L2 SwitchSettings Viewing Status

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Chapter 6: Using the VPN Setup Wizard
VPN Setup Wizard Before You Begin Running the VPN Router Software Wizard

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions

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Appendix B: Using Cisco QuickVPN for Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
Overview Before You Begin Installing the Cisco QuickVPN Software Using the Cisco QuickVPNSoftware Distributing Certificates to QuickVPN Users

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Appendix C: Configuring a Gateway-to-Gateway IPSec Tunnel
Introduction Environment Configuring the VPN Settings for the VPN Routers Configuring the Key Management Settings Configuring PC 1 and PC 2

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Appendix D: Finding Out MAC and IP Addresses
Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 orXP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based Utility

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Appendix E: Cisco ProtectLink Web Service
Overview How to Access the Web-Based Utility How to Purchase, Register, or Activate the Service How to Use the Service

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Appendix F: SpecificationsGeneral Performance Management Security QoS Layer 2 Environmental

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Appendix G: Where to Go From Here

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Cisco WRVS4400N Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN. The Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN is an advancedInternet-sharing network solution for your small business needs. WRVS4400N lets multiple computers in your office share an Internet connection through both wired and wireless connections. The WRVS4400N wireless router features a built-in 4-Port full-duplex 10/100/ 1000 Ethernet switch, which allows you to connect four personal computers directly, or you can connect more hubs and switches tocreate as big a network as you need. You can use the WRVS4400N wireless router as an intranet router to aggregate traffic to a company backbone network. The WRVS4400N wireless router has a built-in access point that supports the latest 802.11n draft specification by IEEE. The WRVS4400N wireless router also supports 802.11g and 802.11b clients in a mixed environment. The built-in access point can...