Cisco RV042 User Manual
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Model No.
RV042
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Package Contents
• 10/100 4-Port VPN Router
• User Guid e CD-ROM
• AC Power Adapter
• Quick Instal lation
• Registratio n Card
10/100 4-Port
VPN Router
Quick Installation
Quick Installation
1
Connect the Router
A Before you begin, make sure
that all of your hardware is
powered off, including the
Router, PCs, hubs, switches,
and cable or DSL modem.
B Connect one end of an Ether-
net network cable to one of
the numbered ports on the
back of the Router (see Figure
B). Connect the other end to
an Ethernet port on a network
device, e.g., a PC, print server,
hub, or switch.
Repeat this step to connect
more PCs or other network
devices to the Router.
C Connect your cable or DSL
modem’s Ethernet cable to
the Router’s Internet port. If
using the DMZ/Internet port,
connect a second cable to it,
and the other end to the network device , e.g., modem or
public server. See Figure C.
D Power on the cable or DSL
modem and the other network
device if using one.
B
C
Internet
DMZ/Internet
E
Connect the included AC
power cable to the Router’s
Power port on the side of the
Router, as shown in Figure E,
and then plug the other end of
the power cable into an electrical outlet.
The System LED on the front
panel will light up as soon as
the power adapter is connected properly.
2
In Step 2, you will need the setup
instructions provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you do
not have this information, then contact your ISP before proceeding.
The instructions from your ISP tell you
how to set up your PC for Internet
access. Because you are now using
E
the Router to share Internet access
among several computers, you will
use the setup information to configure the Router instead of your PC.
Configure the Router
NOTE:: Make sure your PC’s Ethernet
adapter is set to obtain an IP address
automatically. For more information,
refer to Windows Help.
A
A Open your PC’s web browser.
Enter http://192.168.1.1 (the
Router’s default local IP
address) in the web browser ’s
Address field. Then press the
Enter key.
B A screen will appear and ask
you for a User Name and Password. Enter admin (the default)
in the the User Name and Pass-
word fields. Then click the OK
button.
B
C The Router’s Web-based Utility
will appear with the System
Summary screen showing.
Click on the Setup tab, which is
the next tab over, then con-
C
tinue with the instruction,
below, to complete the Net-
work page.
D Depending on the setup infor-
mation from your ISP, you may
need to provide a host name
and domain name for the
Router. The Host Name and
Domain Name fields are usually left blank. If requested by
your ISP (usually cable ISPs),
complete these two fields.
E Choose the function of the
DMZ/Internet (WAN2) port. If the
port will be used as a second
Internet port, select Dual WAN.
If the port will be used as a
DMZ port, select DMZ.
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D
F In the drop-down menus for
WAN1 and WAN2, the WAN
Connection Type setting features four Internet connection
types: obtain an IP automatically, Static IP, PPPoE, and PPTP.
Depending on which connection type you select, the features available on the Network
page of the Setup screen will
differ. Proceed to the instructions for the connection type
you are using.
1 Obtain an IP Automatically
a If your ISP says that you are
connecting through DHCP or a
dynamic IP address from your
ISP, then select Obtain an IP
automatically as the WAN
Connection Type. If you also
select Use the Following DNS
Server Addresses, enter a specific DNS Server IP Address.
b Click the Save Settings button,
and go to Step G.
2Static IP
a If your ISP says that you are
connecting through a static or
fixed IP address from your ISP,
then select Static IP as the
WAN Connection Type.
b Enter the WAN IP Address, Sub-
net Mask Default Gateway
F1
F2
F3
Address, and DNS Server provided by your ISP.
c In the DNS Server fields, enter
the DNS address(es) provided
by your ISP. You need to enter
at least one DNS address.
d Click the Save Settings button,
and go to Step G.
3PPPoE
a If your ISP says that you are
connecting through PPPoE or if
you normally enter a user
name and password to access
the Internet, then select PPPoE
as the WAN Connection Type.
b Enter the User Name and Pass-
word provided by your ISP.
c If you select Connect on
Demand, the PPPoE connec-
tion will be disconnected if it
has been idle for a period
longer than the Max Idle Time
setting.
d If you select Keep Alive, the
Router will keep the connection alive by sending out a few
data packets at the Redial
Period, so your Internet service
thinks that the connection is still
active.
e Click the Save Settings button.
F4
f Go to Step G.
4PPTP
PPTP is a service used in Europe and
Israel only. IF you are using a PPTP
connection, check with your ISP for
the necessary setup information.
When you are finished, go to Step G.
G If you haven’t already done so,
click the Save Settings button.
Then, close the web browser.
H Power your cable or DSL
modem off and back on
again.
I Restart or power on your PCs so
they can obtain the Router’s
new settings.
J To test the Router’s settings,
open your web browser from
any computer. In the browser’s
Address field, enter
www.linksys.com/registration
and press the Enter key.
Congratulations! The installation of
the Router is complete.
J
For additional information or troubleshooting
help, refer to the User Guide CD-ROM. You
can also call or e-mail for further support.
24-hour Technical Support
800-326-7114
(toll-free from US or Canada)
E-mail Support
support@linksys.com
Website
http://www.linksys.com or
http://support.linksys.com
RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)
http://www.linksys.com/support
FTP Site
ftp://ftp.linksys.com
Sales Information
800-546-5797 (800-LINKSYS)
Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of
Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S.
and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004
Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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