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 USB VPN & Firewall Adapter

Install the Driver for the USB VPN & Firewall Adapter

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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

Windows XP

Windows 2000

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

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Windows Me

Windows 98SE

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