Document Outline

• Table of Contents
• List of Figures
• Chapter 1: Introduction
  • Welcome
  • What’s in this Guide?
• Chapter 2: Networking and Security Basics
  • An Introduction to LANs
  • The Use of IP Addresses
  • The Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
• Chapter 3: Planning Your Virtual Private Network (VPN)
  • Why do I need a VPN?
  • What is a VPN?
    • VPN Router to VPN Router
    • Computer (using the Linksys VPN client software) to VPN Router
• Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Router
  • The Front Panel
  • The Back Panels
  • Antennas and Positions
• Chapter 5: Connecting the Router
  • Overview
  • Connection Instructions
  • Placement Options
    • Stand Option
    • Wall-Mount Option
• Chapter 6: Setting Up and Configuring the Router
  • Overview
  • Basic Setup
  • How to Access the Web-based Utility
  • How to Navigate the Utility
    • Wireless
  • Setup Tab
    • IP Versions
    • WAN
    • DDNS
    • LAN
    • DMZ
    • MAC Address Clone
    • Advanced Routing
    • Time
  • Wireless Tab
    • Basic Wireless Settings
    • Wireless Security
    • Wireless Connection Control
    • Connection Control
    • Advanced Wireless Settings
  • Firewall Tab
    • Basic Settings
    • IP Based ACL
    • Edit IP ACL Rule
    • Internet Access Policy
    • Single Port Forwarding
    • Port Range Forwarding
    • Port Range Triggering
    • Service
  • VPN Tab
    • IPsec VPN
    • VPN Client Accounts
    • VPN Passthrough
  • QoS Tab
    • Application-based
    • Port-based
  • Administration Tab
    • Management
    • Log
    • Diagnostics
    • Config Management
    • Factory Defaults
    • Firmware Upgrade
  • IPS Tab
    • Configuration
    • P2P/IM
    • Report
    • Information
  • L2 Switch Tab
    • VLAN
    • RADIUS
    • Port Settings
    • Cable Diagnostics
  • Status Tab
    • WAN / Gateway
    • LAN
    • Wireless LAN
    • System Performance
    • VPN Clients
    • IPsec VPN
• Appendix A: Troubleshooting
  • Common Problems and Solutions
    • Application
    • Start and End
    • Protocol
    • IP Address
    • Enable
    • Application
    • Start and End
    • Protocol
    • IP Address
    • Enabled
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• Appendix B: Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software for Windows 2000 or XP
  • Overview
  • Before You Begin
  • Installing the Linksys QuickVPN Software
    • Installing from the CD-ROM
    • Downloading and Installing from the Internet
  • Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software
• Appendix C: Configuring a Gateway-to-Gateway IPSec Tunnel
  • Overview
  • Before You Begin
  • Configuring the VPN Settings for the VPN Routers
    • Configuring VPN Router 1
    • Configuring VPN Router 2
  • Configuring the Key Management Settings
    • Configuring VPN Router 1
    • Configuring VPN Router 2
  • Configuring PC 1 and PC 2
• Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter
  • Windows 98 or Me Instructions
  • Windows 2000 or XP Instructions
  • For the Router’s Web-based Utility
• Appendix E: Glossary
• Appendix F: Specifications
• Appendix G: Warranty Information
• Appendix H: Regulatory Information
• Appendix I: Contact Information