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Overview
Linksys QuickVPN Software
Overview
The Linksys Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN offers a free QuickVPN software
program for computers running Windows 2000 or XP. (Computers running other operating
systems will have to use a third-party VPN software program.) This guide describes how to
install and use the Linksys QuickVPN software.
Before You Begin
The QuickVPN software program only works with a 4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN that
is properly configured to accept a QuickVPN connection. Follow these instructions for
configuring the VPN client settings for the Router:
1.
Click the
VPN
tab.
2.
Click the
VPN Client Accounts
tab.
3.
Enter the username in the
Username
field.
4.
Enter the password in the
Password
field, and enter it again in the
Re-enter to confirm
field.
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5.
Click the
Add/Save
button.
6.
Click the
Active
checkbox for VPN Client No. 1.
7.
Click the
Save Settings
button.
Installing the Linksys QuickVPN Software
Installing from the CD-ROM
1.
Click Install QuickVPN and follow the on-screen instructions.
Downloading and Installing from the Internet
1.
Go to
www.linksys.com
and select
Products
.
2.
Click
Business Solutions
.
3.
Click
Router/VPN Solutions
.
4.
Click
RVS4000
.
5.
Click
Linksys QuickVPN Utility
in the More Information section.
6.
Save the zip file to your PC, and extract the .exe file.
7.
Double-click the .exe file, and follow the on-screen instructions. Then proceed to the next
section, “Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software.”
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Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software
1.
Double-click the Linksys QuickVPN software icon on your desktop or in the system tray.
2.
The login screen will appear. Enter a name for your profile.
a.
Enter the User Name and Password you have been assigned.
b.
In the
Server Address
field, enter the IP address or domain name of the Router.
c.
To save this profile, click the
Save
button. Multiple profiles can be set up if you want to
establish a tunnel to multiple sites. Note that only one tunnel can be active at a time.
d.
To delete this profile, click the
Delete
button. For information, click the
Help
button.
3.
To begin your QuickVPN connection, click the
Connect
button and the Connecting,
Activating Policy, and Verifying Network screens appear.
NOTE:
You can change your password only if you have
been granted that privilege by your system administrator.
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Connecting Screen
Activating Screen
Verifying Network
4.
When your QuickVPN connection is established, the status screen will appear.
5.
The QuickVPN tray icon will turn green. It will display the IP address of the remote end of the
VPN tunnel, the time and date the VPN tunnel began, and the total length of time the VPN
tunnel has been active.
QuickVPN Tray Icon - Connection
QuickVPN Tray Icon - No Connection
6.
To terminate the VPN tunnel, click the
Disconnect
button. If you want to change your
password, click the
Change Password
button. For information, click the
Help
button.
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7.
If you clicked the
Change Password
button and have permission to change your own
password, you will see the
Connect Virtual Private Connection
screen.
8.
Enter your password in the
Old Password
field. Enter your new password in the
New
Password
field. Then enter the new password again in the
Confirm New Password
field. Click
the
OK
button to save your new password. Click the
Cancel
button to cancel your change.
For information, click the
Help
button.
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