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Cisco QuickVPN - PC, Small Business RVS4000 Administration Manual

Cisco Small Business
RVS4000 4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN
ADMINISTRATION
GUIDE
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Contents
About This Document 1
How to Use This Guide 1
Organization 1
Finding Information in PDF Files 2
Finding Text in a PDF 3
Finding Text in Multiple PDF Files 3
Chapter 1: Introduction 6
Chapter 2: Networking and Security Basics 7
An Introduction to LANs 7
The Use of IP Addresses 7
The Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) 9
Chapter 3: Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN) 11
Why do I need a VPN? 11
1) MAC Address Spoofing 12
2) Data Sniffing 12
3) Man in the middle attacks 12
What is a VPN? 12
VPN Router to VPN Router 13
Computer (using the Cisco QuickVPN Client software) to VPN Router 14
Chapter 4: Getting Started with the RVS4000 Router 16
Front Panel 16
Back Panel 17
Placement Options 18
Desktop Option 18
Stand Option 18
Wall Option 19
Installing the Router 20
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Contents
Configuring the Router 21
Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Router 24
Setup 25
Setup > Summary 26
Setup > WAN 28
Setup > LAN 36
Setup > DMZ 40
Setup > MAC Address Clone 40
Setup > Advanced Routing 41
Setup > Time 43
Setup > IP Mode 44
Firewall 44
Firewall > Basic Settings 45
Firewall > IP Based ACL 46
Firewall > Internet Access Policy 50
Firewall > Single Port Forwarding 53
Firewall > Port Range Forwarding 54
Firewall > Port Range Triggering 55
ProtectLink 56
ProtectLink > ProtectLink Purchase 56
VPN 57
VPN > Summary 57
VPN > IPSec VPN 58
VPN > VPN Client Accounts 63
VPN > VPN Passthrough 65
QoS 65
QoS > Bandwidth Management 66
QoS > QoS Setup 68
QoS > DSCP Setup 69
Administration 70
Administration > Management 70
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Router Access 70
Administration > Log 72
Administration > Diagnostics 74
Administration > Backup & Restore 75
Administration > Factory Default 76
Administration > Reboot 77
Administration > Firmware Upgrade 77
Contents
IPS 78
IPS > Configuration 78
IPS > P2P/IM 79
IPS > Report 80
IPS > Information 82
L2 Switch 82
L2 > Create VLAN 82
L2 > VLAN Port Setting 84
L2 > VLAN Membership 85
L2 > RADIUS 86
L2 > Port Setting 87
L2 > Statistics 88
L2 > Port Mirroring 89
L2 > RSTP 90
Status 91
Status > Gateway 91
Status > Local Network 93
Chapter 6: Using the VPN Setup Wizard 95
VPN Setup Wizard 95
Before You Begin 95
Running the VPN Router Software Wizard 96
Building Your VPN Connection Remotely 105
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Contents
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 113
Frequently Asked Questions 126
Appendix B: Using Cisco QuickVPN for Windows 2000, XP, or Vista 130
Overview 130
Before You Begin 130
Installing the Cisco QuickVPN Software 131
Installing from the CD-ROM 131
Downloading and Installing from the Internet 133
Using the Cisco QuickVPN Software 134
Distributing Certificates to QuickVPN Users 136
Appendix C: Configuring IPSec with a Windows 2000 or XP Computer 138
Introduction 138
Environment 139
Windows 2000 or Windows XP 139
RVS4000 139
How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel 139
Establishing a Secure IPSec Tunnel 140
Appendix D: Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel 162
Overview 162
Before You Begin 162
Configuration when the Remote Gateway Uses a Static IP Address 163
Configuration when the Remote Gateway Uses a Dynamic IP Address 167
Configuration When Both Gateways Use Dynamic IP Addresses 172
Appendix E: Trend Micro ProtectLink Gateway Service 178
Overview 178
How to Access the Web-Based Utility 178
How to Purchase, Register, or Activate the Service 179
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ProtectLink 179
Contents
How to Use the Service 181
ProtectLink > Web Protection 182
ProtectLink > Email Protection 186
ProtectLink > License 186
Appendix F: Specifications 188
Specifications 188
Performance 188
Setup/Config 188
Management 189
Security Features 189
QoS 189
Network 190
VPN 190
Routing 190
Layer 2 190
Environmental 191
Appendix G: Where to Go From Here 192
Product Resources 192
Related Documentation 193
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About This Document
!
The focus of this guide is on the hardware and software features found on the Cisco Small Business RVS4000 4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN. Advanced configuration settings and security options are covered in this administration guide.
How to Use This Guide
This administration guide has been designed to make understanding the router easier. Look for the following items when reading this guide:
Preface
CAUTION This exclamation point indicates that caution should be used when performing a
NOTE This checkmark indicates there is a note of interest and is something you should
Organization
step or a serious error may occur.
pay special attention to while using the router.
This table describes the contents of each chapter in this document.
Chapter Title Description
Chapter 1 Introduction Introduces the product and this user
manual.
Chapter 2 Networking and
Security Basics
Introduces basic networking and security concepts.
Chapter 3 Planning Your Virtual
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Private Network (VPN)
Describes how to connect the product.
Chapter Title Description
Preface
Chapter 4 Getting Started with the
RVS4000 Router
Chapter 5 Setting Up and
Configuring the Router
Chapter 6 Using the VPN Setup
Wizard
Appendix A Troubleshooting Provides solutions to problems that
Appendix B Using Cisco QuickVPN
for Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
Appendix C Configuring IPSec with a
Windows 2000 or XP Computer
Describes the physical features of the RVS4000 router and provides information for installing the router.
Describes how to set up the product software.
Describes how to configure a gateway-to-gateway VPN tunnel between two VPN routers.
may occur during the installation and operation of the router.
Explains how to install and use the Cisco QuickVPN software
Explains how to establish a secure IPSec tunnel using preshared keys to join a private network inside the router and a Windows 2000 or XP computer.
Appendix D Gateway-to-Gateway
VPN Tunnel
Appendix E Trend Micro ProtectLink
Gateway Service
Appendix F Specifications Provides product specifications.
Explains how to configure an IPSec VPN tunnel between two VPN routers by example.
Explains how to use the Trend Micro ProtectLink Gateway service
Finding Information in PDF Files
The Cisco RVS4000 router documents are published as PDF files. The PDF Find/ Search tool within Adobe® Reader® lets you find information quickly and easily online. You can perform the following tasks:
• Search an individual PDF file.
• Search multiple PDF files at once (for example, all PDFs in a specific folder
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Preface
• Perform advanced searches.
Finding Text in a PDF
Follow this procedure to find text in a PDF file.
STEP 1 Enter your search terms in the Find text box on the toolbar.
NOTE By default, the Find tool is available at the right end of the Acrobat toolbar. If the
Find tool does not appear, choose Edit > Find.
STEP 2 Optionally, click the arrow next to the Find text box to refine your search by
choosing special options such as Whole Words Only.
STEP 3 Press Enter.
STEP 4 Acrobat displays the first instance of the search term.
STEP 5 Press Enter again to continue to more instances of the term.
Finding Text in Multiple PDF Files
The
Search
on your computer or local network. The PDF files do not need to be open.
STEP 1 Start Acrobat Professional or Adobe Reader.
STEP 2 Choose Edit > Search, or click the arrow next to the
Open Full Acrobat Search.
window lets you search for terms in multiple PDF files that are stored
Find
box and then choose
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a. Enter the text that you want to find.
b. Choose All PDF Documents in.
From the drop-down box, choose Browse for Location. Then choose the location on your computer or local network, and click OK.
c. If you want to specify additional search criteria, click Use Advanced Search
Options, and choose the options you want.
d. Click Search.
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the file where the search terms appear.
For more information about the Find and Search functions, see the Adobe Acrobat online help.
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Cisco RVS4000 4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN. The 4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN is an advanced Internet-sharing network solution for your small business needs. Like any router, it lets multiple computers in your office share an Internet connection.
The 4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN also features a built-in 4-Port full­duplex 10/100/1000 Ethernet switch to connect four PCs directly, or you can connect more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need.
The Virtual Private Network (VPN) capability creates encrypted “tunnels” through the Internet, allowing up to 5 remote offices and 5 traveling users to securely connect into your office network from off-site. Users connecting through a VPN tunnel are attached to your company’s network — with secure access to files, e­mail, and your intranet — just as if they were in the building. You can also use the VPN capability to allow users on your small office network to securely connect out to a corporate network. The QoS features provide consistent voice and video quality throughout your business.
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The 4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN can serve as a DHCP Server, and has a powerful SPI firewall and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks. It can be configured to filter internal users’ access to the Internet, and has IP and MAC address filtering so you can specify exactly who has access to your network. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.
This administration guide will give you all the information you need to connect, set up, and configure your router.
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Networking and Security Basics
This chapter describes networking and security basics. It includes the following sections:
• An Introduction to LANs, page 7
• The Use of IP Addresses, page 7
• The Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), page 9
An Introduction to LANs
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A router is a network device that connects two networks together.
The router connects your local area network (LAN), or the group of PCs in your home or office, to the Internet. The router processes and regulates the data that travels between these two networks.
The router’s Network Address Translation (NAT) technology protects your network of PCs so users on the Internet cannot “see” your PCs. This is how your LAN remains private. The router protects your network by inspecting the first packet coming in through the Internet port before delivery to the final destination on one of the Ethernet ports. The router inspects Internet port services like the web server, ftp server, or other Internet applications, and, if allowed, it will forward the packet to the appropriate PC on the LAN side.
The Use of IP Addresses
IP stands for Internet Protocol. Every device in an IP-based network, including PCs, print servers, and routers, requires an IP address to identify its location, or address, on the network. This applies to both the Internet and LAN connections.
There are two ways of assigning IP addresses to your network devices.
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Networking and Security Basics
The Use of IP Addresses
A static IP address is a fixed IP address that you assign manually to a PC or other device on the network. Since a static IP address remains valid until you disable it, static IP addressing ensures that the device assigned it will always have that same IP address until you change it. Static IP addresses are commonly used with network devices such as server PCs or print servers.
If you use the router to share your cable or DSL Internet connection, contact your ISP to find out if they have assigned a static IP address to your account. If so, you will need that static IP address when configuring the router. You can get the information from your ISP.
A dynamic IP address is automatically assigned to a device on the network. These IP addresses are called dynamic because they are only temporarily assigned to the PC or other device. After a certain time period, they expire and may change. If a PC logs onto the network (or the Internet) and its dynamic IP address has expired, the DHCP server will assign it a new dynamic IP address.
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A DHCP server can either be a designated PC on the network or another network device, such as the router. By default, the router’s Internet Connection Type is Obtain an IP automatically (DHCP).
The PC or network device obtaining an IP address is called the DHCP client. DHCP frees you from having to assign IP addresses manually every time a new user is added to your network.
For DSL users, many ISPs may require you to log on with a user name and password to gain access to the Internet. This is a dedicated, high-speed connection type called Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). PPPoE is similar to a dial-up connection, but PPPoE does not dial a phone number when establishing a connection. It also will provide the router with a dynamic IP address to establish a connection to the Internet.
By default, a DHCP server (on the LAN side) is enabled on the router. If you already have a DHCP server running on your network, you MUST disable one of the two DHCP servers. If you run more than one DHCP server on your network, you will experience network errors, such as conflicting IP addresses. To disable DHCP on the router, see the Basic Setup section in Chapter 5, “Setting Up and Configuring
the Router.”
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Networking and Security Basics
The Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
NOTE Since the router is a device that connects two networks, it needs two IP
addresses—one for the LAN, and one for the Internet. In this Administration Guide, you’ll see references to the “Internet IP address” and the “LAN IP address”.
Since the router uses NAT technology, the only IP address that can be seen from the Internet for your network is the router’s Internet IP address. However, even this Internet IP address can be blocked so the router and network seem invisible to the Internet.
The Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
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IPS is an advanced technology to protect your network from malicious attacks. IPS works together with your SPI Firewall, IP Based Access Control List (ACL), Network Address Port Translation (NAPT), and Virtual Private Network (VPN) to achieve the highest level of security. IPS works by providing real-time detection and prevention as an in-line module in a router.
The RVS4000 has hardware-based acceleration for real-time pattern matching for detecting malicious attacks. It actively filters and drops malicious TCP/UDP/ICMP/ IGMP packets and can reset TCP connections. This protects your client PCs and servers running various operating systems including Windows, Linux, and Solaris from network worm attacks. However, this system does not prevent viruses contained in e-mail attachments.
The P2P (Peer-to-Peer) and IM (Instant Messaging) control allows the system administrator to prevent network users from using those protocols to communicate with people over the Internet. This helps the administrators to set up company policies on how to use the Internet bandwidth wisely.
The signature file is the heart of the IPS system. It is similar to the Virus definition file on your PC’s Anti-Virus software. IPS uses this file to match against packets coming into the router and performs actions accordingly. The RVS4000 is shipped with a signature file containing 1000+ rules, which cover the following categories: DDoS, Buffer Overflow, Access Control, Scan, Trojan Horse, Misc., P2P, IM, Virus, Worm, and Web Attacks.
Customers are encouraged to update their IPS signature file regularly to prevent any new types of attacks on the Internet.
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Networking and Security Basics
The Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
IPS Scenarios
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Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN)
This chapter provides information for planning your VPN and includes the following sections:
• Why do I need a VPN?, page 11
• What is a VPN?, page12
Why do I need a VPN?
Computer networking provides a flexibility not available when using an archaic, paper-based system. With this flexibility, however, comes an increased risk in security. This is why firewalls were first introduced. Firewalls help to protect data inside of a local network. But what do you do once information is sent outside of your local network, when e-mails are sent to their destination, or when you have to connect to your company’s network when you are out on the road? How is your data protected?
That is when a VPN can help. VPNs are called Virtual Private Networks because they secure data moving outside of your network as if it were still within that network.
When data is sent out across the Internet from your computer, it is always open to attacks. You may already have a firewall, which will help protect data moving around or held within your network from being corrupted or intercepted by entities outside of your network, but once data moves outside of your network—when you send data to someone via e-mail or communicate with an individual over the Internet—the firewall will no longer protect that data.
At this point, your data becomes open to hackers using a variety of methods to steal not only the data you are transmitting but also your network login and security data. Some of the most common methods are as follows:
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Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN)
What is a VPN?
1) MAC Address Spoofing
Packets transmitted over a network, either your local network or the Internet, are preceded by a packet header. These packet headers contain both the source and destination information for that packet to transmit efficiently. A hacker can use this information to spoof (or fake) a MAC address allowed on the network. With this spoofed MAC address, the hacker can also intercept information meant for another user.
2) Data Sniffing
Data “sniffing” is a method used by hackers to obtain network data as it travels through unsecured networks, such as the Internet. Tools for just this kind of activity, such as protocol analyzers and network diagnostic tools, are often built into operating systems and allow the data to be viewed in clear text.
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What is a VPN?
3) Man in the middle attacks
Once the hacker has either sniffed or spoofed enough information, he can now perform a “man in the middle” attack. This attack is performed, when data is being transmitted from one network to another, by rerouting the data to a new destination. Even though the data is not received by its intended recipient, it appears that way to the person sending the data.
These are only a few of the methods hackers use and they are always developing more. Without the security of your VPN, your data is constantly open to such attacks as it travels over the Internet. Data travelling over the Internet will often pass through many different servers around the world before reaching its final destination. That’s a long way to go for unsecured data and this is when a VPN serves its purpose.
A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is a connection between two endpoints—a VPN router, for instance—in different networks that allows private data to be sent securely over a shared or public network, such as the Internet. This establishes a private network that can send data securely between these two locations or networks.
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Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN)
What is a VPN?
This is done by creating a “tunnel”. A VPN tunnel connects the two PCs or networks and allows data to be transmitted over the Internet as if it were still within those networks. Not a literal tunnel, it is a connection secured by encrypting the data sent between the two networks.
VPN was created as a cost-effective alternative to using a private, dedicated, leased line for a private network. Using industry standard encryption and authentication techniques—IPSec, short for IP Security—VPN creates a secure connection that, in effect, operates as if you were directly connected to your local network. VPN can be used to create secure networks linking a central office with branch offices, telecommuters, and/or professionals on the road (travelers can connect to a VPN router using any computer with the Cisco QuickVPN Client software.)
There are two basic ways to create a VPN connection:
• VPN router to VPN router
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• Computer (using the Cisco QuickVPN Client software) to VPN router
The VPN router creates a “tunnel” or channel between two endpoints, so that data transmissions between them are secure. A computer with the Cisco QuickVPN Client software can be one of the two endpoints (refer to Appendix B, “Using
Cisco QuickVPN for Windows 2000, XP, or Vista”). If you choose not to run the VPN
client software, any computer with the built-in IPSec Security Manager (Microsoft 2000 and XP) allows the VPN router to create a VPN tunnel using IPSec (refer to
Appendix C, “Configuring IPSec with a Windows 2000 or XP Computer”). Other
versions of Microsoft operating systems require additional, third-party VPN client software applications that support IPSec to be installed.
VPN Router to VPN Router
An example of a VPN router-to-VPN router VPN would be as follows. At home, a telecommuter uses his VPN router for his always-on Internet connection. His router is configured with his office’s VPN settings. When he connects to his office’s router, the two routers create a VPN tunnel, encrypting and decrypting data. As VPNs utilize the Internet, distance is not a factor. Using the VPN, the telecommuter now has a secure connection to the central office’s network, as if he were physically connected. For more information, refer to Appendix D, “Gateway-to-Gateway VPN
Tunnel.”
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Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN)
What is a VPN?
VPN Router to VPN Router
Computer (using the Cisco QuickVPN Client software) to VPN Router
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The following is an example of a computer-to-VPN router VPN. In her hotel room, a traveling businesswoman connects to her ISP. Her notebook computer has the Cisco QuickVPN Client software, which is configured with her office’s IP address. She accesses the Cisco QuickVPN Client software and connects to the VPN router at the central office. As VPNs utilize the Internet, distance is not a factor. Using the VPN, she now has a secure connection to the central office’s network, as if she were physically connected.
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Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN)
What is a VPN?
Computer to VPN Router
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For additional information and instructions about creating your own VPN, please visit www.cisco.com. You can also refer to Appendix B, “Using Cisco QuickVPN for
Windows 2000, XP, or Vista”, Appendix C, “Configuring IPSec with a Windows 2000 or XP Computer” and Appendix D, “Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel.”
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Getting Started with the RVS4000 Router
This chapter describes the physical features of the RVS4000 router and provides information for installing the router. The following sections are included:
• Front Panel, page16
• Back Panel, page17
• Placement Options, page18
• Installing the Router, page 20
• Configuring the Router, page 21
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Front Panel
The LEDs are located on the front panel of the router.
Front Panel
POWER LED—Lights up green to indicate the router is powered on. The LED
flashes when the router is running a diagnostic test.
DIAG LED—If this light is off, the system is ready. The Diag LED blinks red
during firmware upgrades.
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Back Panel
IPS LED—The IPS LED lights up when the Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
function is enabled. If the LED is off, then IPS functions are disabled. The IPS LED flashes green when an external attack is detected. It flashes red when an internal attack is detected.
Ethernet Port LEDs 1-4—For each LAN port, there are three LEDs. If a port
LED is continuously lit green, the router is connected to a device at the speed indicated through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3, or 4). The LED flashes green when a router is actively sending or receiving data on that port.
INTERNET LED—The Internet LED lights up green to indicate the line speed of
the device attached to the Internet port. If the router is connected to a cable or DSL modem, typically the 100 LED will be the only LED lit up, indicating 100 Mbps. Flashing indicates activity.
Back Panel
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The Ethernet ports, Internet port, Reset button, and Power port are on the back panel of the router.
Back Panel
RESET Button—The Reset button can be used in two ways:
• If the router is having problems connecting to the Internet, press
the Reset button for just a second with a paper clip or a pencil tip. This is similar to pressing the reset button on your PC to reboot it.
• If you are experiencing extreme problems with the router and
have tried all other troubleshooting measures, press and hold in the Reset button for 10 seconds. This will restore the factory defaults and clear all of the router settings, such as port forwarding or a new password.
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INTERNET Port—Provides a WAN connection to a cable modem or DSL
modem.
Getting Started with the RVS4000 Router
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INTERNET
Placement Options
ETHERNET Ports 1-4—Provide a LAN connection to network devices,
such as PCs, print servers, or additional switches.
POWER Port—Connects the router to power via the supplied AC power
adapter.
Placement Options
You can place the router horizontally on the rubber feet, mount it in the stand, or mount it on the wall.
Desktop Option
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For desktop placement, place the Cisco RVS4000 router horizontally on a surface so it sits on its four rubber feet.
Stand Option
To install the router vertically in the supplied stands, follow the steps below.
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Placement Options
To place the router vertically, follow these steps.
STEP 1 Locate the left side panel of the router.
STEP 2 With the two large prongs of one of the stands facing outward, insert the short
prongs into the little slots in the router and push the stand upward until the stand snaps into place.
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STEP 3 Repeat step 2 with the other stand.
Wall Option
To mount the Cisco RVS4000 router on the wall, follow these steps.
STEP 1 Determine where you want to mount the router and install two screws (not
supplied) that are 2-9/16 in. apart (approximately 64.5 mm).
STEP 2 With the back panel pointing up (if installing vertically), line up the router so that the
wall-mount crisscross slots on the bottom of the access point line up with the two screws.
STEP 3 Place the 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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Installing the Router
Installing the Router
To prepare the router for installation do the following:
• Obtain the setup information for your specific type of Internet connection
from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• Power off all of your network hardware, including the router, PCs, and cable
modem or DSL modem.
Perform the steps in this section to install the hardware.
STEP 1 Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the LAN ports
(labeled 1-4) on the back of the router. Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on a PC.
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STEP 2 Repeat step 1 to connect up to four PCs, switches, or other network devices to the
router.
STEP 3 Connect an Ethernet network cable from your cable modem or DSL modem to the
Internet port on the back panel of the router.
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Configuring the Router
STEP 4 Power on the cable or DSL modem.
STEP 5 Connect the power adapter to the router’s Power port and plug the other end into
an electrical outlet.
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STEP 6 The Power and Internet LEDs on the front panel will light up green as soon as the
power adapter is connected.
STEP 7 Power on the PCs.
The router hardware installation is now complete.
Configuring the Router
To configure the RVS4000, plug a PC into the router and launch the web-based configuration utility.
NOTE Before setting up the router, make sure your PCs are configured to obtain an IP (or
TCP/IP) address automatically from the router.
STEP 1 Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.
STEP 2 In the Address field enter http://192.168.1.1 and press Enter.
STEP 3 In the User Name and Password fields, enter admin.
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Configuring the Router
The default user name and password is admin.
STEP 4 Click OK.
For added security, you should later set a new password using the Administration > Management window of the web-based utility.
STEP 5 The web-based utility will appear with the Setup menu and Summary selected.
Click WAN under the Setup menu.
STEP 6 If requested by your ISP (usually cable ISPs), complete the Host Name and Domain
Name fields, and the MTU and MTU Size fields. Otherwise, leave the defaults.
STEP 7 In the WAN screen, choose an Internet Connection Type from the
drop-down menu. Depending on which Internet connection type you select, addtional setup may be required.
The Internet Connection Types are:
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Automatic Configuration - DHCP: If you are connecting through DHCP or a dynamic IP address from your ISP, keep this default setting.
Static IP: If your ISP assigns you a static IP address, select Static IP from the drop-down menu. Complete the Internet IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS fields. Enter at least one DNS address.
PPPoE: If you are connecting through PPPoE, select PPPoE from the drop-down menu. Complete the User Name and Password fields.
PPTP: PPTP is a service used in Europe only. If you are using a PPTP connection, check with your ISP for the necessary setup information.
Heartbeat Signal: Heartbeat Signal is used primarily in Australia. Check with your ISP for the necessary setup information.
L2TP: L2TP is used mostly in Europe. Check with your ISP for the necessary setup information.
STEP 8 When you are finished entering your Internet connection settings, click Save.
STEP 9 Restart or power on your PC to obtain the new router setting.
STEP 10 Test the setup by opening your web browser from any computer and entering
http://www.cisco.com/smb.
Congratulations! The installation of the router is complete.
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Configuring the Router
NOTE For more information about advanced settings and security options, refer to
Chapter 5, “Setting Up and Configuring the Router.”
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