Linksys USBVPN1 User Manual
A. Before you begin, make sure that all of your hardw are is po wered off, including the
Adapter, PCs, cable or DSL modem, and/or Router.
B. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the Adapter and the other
end of the USB cable to a USB port on your PC.
C. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet por t on the Adapter, and the
other end to an Ethernet port (LAN port) on a Router. If you are not using a Router,
you can connect it directly to a cable or DSL modem.
D. Turn on the PC, cable or DSL modem and/or Router.
• The USB LED will light up green as soon as the Adapter is connected correctly to
the PC.
• The Diag LED will light up red for a few seconds when the Adapter goes through
its self-diagnostic test. This LED will turn off when the self-test is complete.
The Adapter’s hardware installation is now complete.
The next step is to install the driver for the USB VPN & F irew all Adapter. The instructions vary for each operating system, so proceed to the operating system that is used
on your PC.
This Quick Installation is meant to help you install the product quickly and easily. For detailed instructions
on installation and configuration, and further setup options, please consult the User Guide.
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A. If you haven’t already, start your
computer.
B. Windows XP will automatically
detect the Adapter connected to your
computer and display the Welcome
to the Found New Hardware Wizard
screen. Select Install the software
automatically (Recommended),
and insert the Setup CD into the CDROM drive. Then click the Next but-
ton.
C. Windows may inform you that it is
searching for the driver.
D. Then, it will notify you that the driv-
er has not passed Windows Logo
testing. This is normal, and it has
been verified that the Adapter does
work with Windows XP. Click the
Continue Anyw ay button.
E. Windows may inform you that it is
installing the software.
F. The Completing the Found New
Hardwar e Wizar d screen will appear.
Click the Finish button. Then
remove the Setup CD from the CDROM drive.
Congratulations! The installation of
the USB VPN and Firewall Adapter’s
driver is complete.
For more information about networking under Windows XP, refer to your
A. If you haven’t already, start your
computer.
B. Windows 2000 will automatically
detect the Adapter connected to your
PC. When the Welcome to the Found
New Hardware Wizard screen
appears, insert the Setup CD into
your CD-ROM drive, and click the
Next button.
C. Select Search for a suitable driver
for my device (recommended).
Click the Next button.
D. When the Locate Driver Files screen
appears, select CD-ROM drives and
Windows will find the driver on the
CD. Click the Next button to continue.
E. The Driver Files Search Results
screen will appear when Windows
has found the driver. Click the Next
button to continue.
F. You may be informed that a digital
signature has not been found. This is
normal, and it has been verified that
the Adapter does work with Windows
2000. Click the Yes button to continue.
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Install the Driver for the
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Package Contents
• USB VPN & Firewall Adapter (1)
• 6 ft Cat5e Ethernet Cable (2)
• Setup CD-ROM with User Guide (3)
• Quick Installation guide
• Registration Card
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G. The Completing the Found New
Hardware Wizard screen will
appear. Click the Finish button,
and remove the Setup CD from the
CD-ROM drive.
H. When you are asked if you want
to restart your computer, click
Yes , and allow your system to
restart. If Windows does not ask
you to restart your PC, restart
your PC anyway.
I. After your computer restarts, you can make the necessary changes to your sys-
tem’s network settings by clicking on the Start button, then Settings, then
Control Panel. Next, double-click Network and Dial-up, then double-click
Local Area Connections. Click Properties.
J. When the Local Area Connection
screen is displayed, confirm that
all of the following network components are installed:
• Client for Microsoft Networks
• File and Printer Sharing for
Microsoft Network
• Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
There might be additional components listed; however, if any of the above components are missing, refer to your Windows 2000 documentation. When you
have verified that each component is listed, click OK.
Congratulations! The installation of the USB VPN and Firewall Adapter’s
driver is complete.
For more information about networking under Windows 2000, refer to your
Microsoft Windows 2000 documentation.
A. If you haven’t already, start your computer.
B. Windows Me will automatically
detect the Adapter connected to
your PC and display the New
Hardware Found screen.
C. When the Add New Hardware
Wizard screen appears, insert
the Setup CD into your CDROM drive, and select
Automatic search for a better
driver (Recommended). Click
the Next button.
D. When Windows is finished
installing the driver, it will ask
you to restart your computer.
Click Ye s, and allow your system to restart. If Windows does
not ask you to restart your PC,
restart your PC anyway.
Congratulations! The installation of the USB VPN and Firewall Adapter’s
driver is complete.
For more information about networking under Windows Me, refer to your
Microsoft Windows Me documentation.
A. If you haven’t already, start your computer.
B. Windows 98 will automatically detect the Adapter connected to y our PC. When the
first Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears, insert the Setup CD into your CD-
ROM drive, and click the Next button.
C. Select Search for the best driv-
er for your device (Recommended), and click the Next
button.
D. When the next screen appears,
select CD-ROM drives and
Windows will find the driver on
the CD. Click the Next button to
continue.
E. When Windows notifies you
that it is ready to install the driver files, click the Next button to
continue.
F . Windows will begin copying
the driver files to your computer. If Windows asks you
for the original Windows CDROM, insert the CD-ROM,
and direct Windows to the
proper location for the CDROM (e.g., D:\). If you have
the Windows 98 setup files
already installed in a directory, enter C:\windows\options\ cabs (if “C” is the
letter of your hard drive) in the field and click OK.
G. When Windows has completed copying the files, click the Finish button.
H. When asked if you want to restart your computer, remo v e the Setup CD from the
CD-ROM drive, and click the
Yes button. If Windows does
not ask you to restart your PC,
restart your PC anyway.
Congratulations! The installation of the Compact USB VPN & Firewall
Adapter is complete.
For more information about networking under Windows 98SE, refer to your
Microsoft Windows 98SE documentation.
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For additional information or troubleshooting help,refer to the User Guide
on the Setup CD-ROM. You can also call or email 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
FTP Site ftp://ftp.linksys.com
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