Quick Start Guide
Cisco Small Business
RV180 VPN Router
RV180W Wireless-N Multifunction Router
Package Contents
• Router
• Ethernet Cable
• Power Adapter
• Quick Start Guide
• Documentation and Software on CD-ROM
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Cisco Small Business RV180/RV180W router. The
Cisco RV180 & RV180W Wireless-N VPN Router provides simple, affordable,
highly secure, business-class connectivity to the Internet for small offices and
remote workers. The RV180W features multi-function operation allowing the
device to function as a wireless router, bridge, or access point. Both products
include 4-port Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, a Gigabit Ethernet WAN port, and
an intuitive browser-based device manager.
Before You Begin
Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have the following
equipment and services:
• An active Internet account
• Ethernet cable for WAN (Internet) connection (provided).
• PC with functional network adapter (Ethernet connection) to run the Device
Manager. The Setup Wizard is supported on Microsoft Windows 2000,
Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. The Device Manager is
supported on Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and later, Mozilla Firefox 3.0
and later, and Apple Safari 3.0 or later.
• (Optional) Ethernet cables for LAN interfaces to connect additional devices
to the Cisco RV180/RV180W.
You may need to contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to get more
information about your account if any of the following situations apply:
• You have a static IP address assigned to you by your ISP and you do not
know your IP address.
• You have a PPPoE, PPTP, or LT2P connection to the Internet and you do not
know your username or password for your account.
Mounting the RV180/RV180W
You can place your Cisco RV180/RV180W on a desktop or mount it on a wall.
Placement Tips
• Ambient Temperature—To prevent the router from overheating, do not
operate it in an area that exceeds an ambient temperature of 104°F (40°C).
• Air Flow—Be sure that there is adequate air flow around the router.
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•Mechanical Loading—Be sure that the router is level and stable to avoid
any hazardous conditions.
For desktop placement, place the Cisco RV180/RV180W horizontally on a flat
surface so that it sits on its four rubber feet.
Wall Mounting
The Cisco RV180/RV180W can be wall-mounted. You will need two mounting
screws (not supplied) and drywall anchors (not supplied), if you are installing
the screws into wallboard. The dimensions for the screws are as follows:
WARNING Insecure mounting might damage the device or cause injury. Cisco
is not responsible for damages incurred by insecure wall-mounting.
To mount the router to the wall:
STEP 1 Determine where you want to mount the router. Verify that the surface
is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy.
STEP 2 Drill t wo pilot holes into the surface 2 -7/16 inches (61mm) apar t, and
with a minimum of 5.12 inches (130mm) of clearance.
1 0.30 to 0.32 in/
7.7 to 8.2 mm
2 0.86 to 0.88 in/
21.8 to 22.3 mm
3 0.26 to 0.28 in/
6.5 to 7.1 mm
4 0.61 to 0.63 in/
15.5 to 16 mm
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Insert a screw into each hole, leaving a gap between the surface and
the base of the screw head of at least 0.1 inches (3mm).
STEP 3 Place the router wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the router
down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.
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Connecting the Equipment
STEP 1 Power off your cable or DSL mo dem.
STEP 2 If your Ethernet cable from your DSL or cable modem is currently
connected to a device such as a router or PC, disconnect the cable
from the device and plug it into the port marked “WAN” on the RV180/
RV180W. The cable or DSL modem is now connected to the router.
STEP 3 Using the Ethernet cable included in the Cisco RV180/180W box,
connect one end of the cable to one of the LAN ports of the router. (In
this example, the LAN 1 port is used.) Connect the other end of the
cable to an Ethernet port on the PC that will be used to connect to the
Cisco RV180/180W Device Manager.
STEP 4 Power on the cable or DSL modem and wait until the connection is
active.
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STEP 5 Connect the power adapter to the Cisco RV180/180W power port.
CAUTION Use only the power adapter that is supplied with the unit. Using
a different power adapter could damage the unit.
STEP 6 Plug the other end of the adapter into an electrical outlet.
STEP 7 On the router, push in the ON/OFF POWER SWITCH button.
The POWER LED on the front panel lights up green when the power
adapter is connected properly and the unit is turned on.
Router Features
Front Panel
Power—The Power LED lights up green to indicate the unit is powered on. It
flashes green when the power is coming on or software is being upgraded.
WAN LED —The WAN (Internet) LED lights up green when the unit is connected
to your cable or DSL modem. The LED flashes green when the unit is sending
or receiving data over the WAN port.
Wireless (RV180W)—The Wireless LED lights up green when the wireless
module is enabled by the Device Manager. The LED is off when the wireless
module is disabled. The LED flashes green when the unit is transmitting or
receiving data on the wireless module.
AP (RV180W)—The AP LED lights up steady green when the Cisco RV180W is
acting as an access point.
Bridge (RV180W)—The Bridge LED lights up steady green when the Cisco
RV180W is acting as a bridge.
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LAN—These four LEDs correspond to the four LAN (Ethernet) ports of the
Cisco RV180/180W. If the LED is continuously lit green, the Cisco RV180/180W
is connected to a device through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3, or 4). The LED
for a port flashes green when the Cisco RV180/180W is actively sending or
receiving data over that port.
Back Panel
RESET Button—The Reset button has two functions:
• If the Cisco RV180/180W is having problems connecting to the Internet,
press the RESET button for less than five seconds with a paper clip or a
pencil t ip. Thi s is sim ilar to p ressin g the re set but ton on yo ur PC to reboot i t.
• If you are experiencing extreme problems with the Cisco RV180/180W and
have tried all other troubleshooting measures, press and hold in the RESET
button for at least 20 seconds. This restores the Cisco RV180/180W to the
factory default settings and clears all of the current settings from the router.
NOTE: We recommend that you back up your current configuration before
resetting the device to the factory default settings.
LAN Ports (1-4)—These ports provide a LAN connection to network devices,
such as PCs, print servers, or additional switches.
WAN P ort —The WAN port is connected to your Internet device, such as a
cable or DSL modem.
ON/OFF POWER SWITCH—Press this button to turn the Cisco RV180/180W
on and off. When the button is pushed in, power is on.
Power Port—The power port is where you connect the AC power cable.
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Default Settings
Getting Started with the Device Manager
Before you begin to use the Device Manager, make sure that you have a PC
and web browser as described in the Before You Begin section. The Device
Manager provides a Setup Wizard to perform basic configuration for the router.
You can also perform advanced configuration tasks in the Device Manager, and
access online help for your Cisco RV180/180W.
STEP 1 Connect your PC to the Cisco RV180/180W as described in the
Connecting the Equipment section. Your PC will become a DHCP
client of the router and will receive an IP address in the 192.168.1.XXX
range.
STEP 2 Start a web browser on your PC. In the Addres s Bar, enter the default
IP address of the router: 192.168.1.1. A warning message appears
about the site’s security certificate. The Cisco RV180/180W uses a
self-signed security certificate and this message appears because the
router is not known to your PC. You can safely click Continue to this
website (or the option shown on your particular web browser) to go to
the web site.
STEP 3 When you connect to the router, the login page appears. Enter the
default username and password (cisco/cisco).
STEP 4 The Setup Wizard appears. Follow the on-screen prompts in the Setup
Wizard to configure your router.
Parameter Default Value
Username cisco
Password cisco
LAN IP 192.168.1.1
DHCP Range 192.168.1.100 to
192.168.1.254
Netmask 255.255.255.0
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