Wrvs4400N V2 User Guide

Wireless-N Gigabit Security
Router with VPN
User Guide
Model:

WRVS4400N

BUSINESS SERIES

Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries.
Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.WRVS4400N Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN User Guide

2

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Welcome
How to Use this Guide
Document Style Conventions
Finding Information in Your PDF Documents
Finding Text in a PDF
Finding Text in Multiple PDFs
What’s in this Guide?

1
2
2
2
3
3
4

Chapter 2: Networkingand Security Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
An Introduction to LANs
The Use of IP Addresses
The Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

6
7
9

Chapter 3: Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN) . . . . . . . 10
Why do I need a VPN?
What is a VPN?
VPN Router to VPN Router
Computer (using the Linksys VPN client software) to VPN Router

10
11
12
12

Chapter 4: Getting toKnow the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The Front Panel
The Back Panel
Antennas and Positions

13
15
16

Chapter 5: Connecting the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Overview
Connection Instructions
Placement Options
Stand Option
Wall-Mount Option

18
19
20
20
21

Chapter 6: Setting Up and Configuring the Router . . . . . . . . . . 23
Overview
BasicSetup
How to Access the Web-based Utility
How to Navigate the Utility
Setup
Wireless
Firewall
ProtectLink
VPN
QoS
Administration
IPS
L2 Switch
Status
Setup Tab
Summary
WAN
WRVS4400N User Guide

23
23
23
24
24
25
25
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
28
28
29
1

Table of Contents

DDNS
LAN
DMZ
MAC Address Clone
Advanced Routing
Time
IP Mode
Wireless Tab
Basic WirelessSettings
Wireless Security
Wireless Connection Control
Connection Control
Connection Control List
Advanced Wireless Settings
Firewall Tab
Basic Settings
IP Based ACL
Edit IP ACL Rule
Internet Access Policy
Single Port Forwarding
Port Range Forwarding
Port Range Triggering
ProtectLink Tab
VPN Tab
Summary
IPSec VPN
IPSec VPN Tunnel
Local Group Setup
Remote Group Setup
IPSecSetup
Status
Buttons
Advanced Button
VPN Client Accounts
VPN Passthrough
QoS Tab
Bandwidth Management
QoS Setup
DSCP Setup
Administration Tab
Management
Log
Diagnostics
Backup & Restore
Factory Defaults
Reboot
Firmware Upgrade
IPS Tab
Configuration
P2P/IM
Report
WRVS4400N User Guide

36
38
40
40
42
44
45
46
46
47
54
54
54
55
57
58
59
61
62
64
66
67
6868
68
70
70
70
71
72
73
73
73
74
76
77
77
79
80
81
81
82
86
88
89
89
90
91
91
92
93
2

Table of Contents

Information
L2 Switch Tab
VLAN
VLAN & Port Assignment
RADIUS
Port Settings
Statistics Overview
Port Mirroring
RSTP
Status Tab
WAN / Gateway
Local Network
Wireless LAN
System Performance

94
94
94
96
98
99
100
100
101
102
102
103
105106

Chapter 7: VPN Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Before You Begin
Running the VPN Router Software Wizard
Building Your VPN Connection Remotely

107
108
115

Appendix A: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Common Problems and Solutions
Frequently Asked Questions

121
131

Appendix B: Linksys QuickVPN Software . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 135
Overview
Before You Begin
Installing the Linksys QuickVPN Software
Installing from the CD-ROM
Downloading and Installing from the Internet
Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software

135
135
136
136
136
137

Appendix C: Configuring a Gateway-to-Gateway IPSec Tunnel . . . 140
Overview
Before You Begin
Configuring the VPN Settings for the VPN Routers
Configuring VPN Router 1...