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4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1
Welcome
1
What’s in this Guide?
2
Chapter 2: Networking Basics
4
An Introduction to LANs
4
The Use of IP Addresses
4
Chapter 3: Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN)
6
Why do I need a VPN?
6
What is a VPN?
7
Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Router
9
The Front Panel
9
The Back and Side Panels
10
Chapter 5: Connecting the Router
11
Overview
11
Connection Instructions
12
Chapter 6: Setting Up and Configuring the Router
13
Overview
13
How to Access the Web-based Utility
15
Setup Tab
16
Firewall Tab
25
VPN Tab
28
QoS Tab
33
Administration Tab
34
IPS Tab
37
L2 Switch Tab
39
Status Tab
41
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
43
Common Problems and Solutions
43
Frequently Asked Questions
53
Appendix B: Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software for Windows 2000 or XP 57
Overview
57
Before You Begin
57