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Now that the VPN Router is wired into your network, you can begin configur-
ing your system.
1.
Open your web browser and type
in the browser’s
Address box, as shown in Figure
5-3. This number is the Router’s default IP address. Press the
Enter
key.
2.
A User Name and Password prompt will appear. Leave the User Name field
empty, and type
admin
(the default password) in the
Password
field. (See
Figure 5-4.) Click the
OK
button. If the screen does not appear, make sure
your network adapter is working properly, the network cable is connected,
and the Link LED is lit up on the Router. Restart the computer to obtain an
IP address automatically.
3.
The Router configuration screen will appear with the Setup tab selected.
Based on the setup instructions from your ISP, you may need to provide the
following information.
Host Name
and
Domain Name
:
These fields allow you to provide a host
name and domain name for the Router. These fields are usually left blank.
If requested by your ISP (usually cable ISPs), complete these two fields.
Device IP Address
and
Subnet Mask
: The values for the Router’s IP
Address and Subnet Mask are shown on the Setup screen. The default value
is 192.168.1.1 for the IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.
Leave these settings alone.
Configuring the Cable/DSL VPN Router
Note:
If the TCP/IP protocol is not configured on your PC, go to
“Appendix F: Installing the TCP/IP Protocol” for TCP/IP installation
instructions now.
Figure 5-3
Figure 5-4
4.
The Router supports six connection types: DHCP (obtain an IP automati-
cally), PPPoE, Static IP, RAS, and PPTP. These types are listed in the drop-
down menu for the
WAN Connection Type
setting. Each Setup screen and
available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type
you select. Proceed to the instructions for the connection type you are
using. When you are finished with the Setup tab, proceed to step 5.
DHCP
If your ISP says that you are connecting through DHCP or a dynamic IP
address from your ISP, perform these steps:
A. Select
DHCP
as the WAN Connection Type. (Shown in Figure 5-5.)
B. Click the
Apply
and
Continue
buttons to save the setting, or click the
Cancel
button to clear the setting and start over. When you are finished,
then proceed to step 5.
Important:
If you have previously enabled an Internet Sharing
Proxy Service on any of your PCs, you must disable it now.
•
If you are running Netscape Navigator, click
Edit
>>
Preference
>>
Advanced
>>
Proxies >
>
Direct Connection to
the Internet
.
•
If you are running Internet Explorer v5 or better, click
Start
>>
Settings
>>
Control Panel
>>
Internet Options
>>
Connections
>>
LAN Settings
. Remove the checks from all
three boxes. Click
OK
to continue.
Figure 5-5
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D.
Click the
Apply
and
Continue
buttons to save the settings, or click the
Cancel
button to clear the settings and start over.
E.
When you are finished, click the
Status
tab, and then click the
Connect
button to start the connection. Proceed to step 5.
RAS
RAS is a service used in
Singapore only. (Shown in
Figure 5-8.) If you are using
a RAS connection, check
with your ISP for the neces-
sary setup information.
When you are finished with
the Setup tab, proceed to
step 5.
PPTP
PPTP is a service used in Europe
only. (Shown in Figure 5-9.) If you
are using a PPTP connection,
check with your ISP for the neces-
sary setup information.
When you are finished with the
Setup tab, proceed to step 5.
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Static IP
If your ISP says that you are
connecting through a static or
fixed IP address from your ISP,
perform these steps:
A. Select
Static IP
as the
WAN Connection
Type.
(Shown in Figure 5-6.)
B.
Enter the
IP Address
.
C.
Enter the
Subnet Mask
.
D.
Enter the
Gateway Address
.
E.
Enter the
DNS
in the 1, 2, and/or 3 fields. You need to enter at least one
DNS address.
F.
Click the
Apply
and
Continue
buttons to save the settings, or click the
Cancel
button to clear the settings and start over. When you are finished, then proceed
to step 5.
PPPoE
If your DSL provider says that you are connecting through PPPoE or if you nor-
mally enter a user name
and password to access the
Internet,
perform
these
steps:
A. Select
PPPoE
as the
WAN
Connection Type.
(Shown in Figure 5-7.)
B.
Enter the
User Name
.
C.
Enter the
Password
.
Figure 5-6
Figure 5-7
Figure 5-8
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Chapter 6: The Cable/DSL VPN
Router’s Web-based Utility
The VPN Router uses a web-based interface to administer the Router. The
interface can be accessed via Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape through
use of a computer connected with a network cable to the Router.
To access the web-based interface of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or
Netscape, and enter the Router’s
default IP address,
192.168.1.1
into the Address field, as shown
in Figure 6-1. Then, press
Enter
.
After entering the address value into the web browser, a password request page
will pop up. Leave the User Name field empty, and type
admin
into the
Password field. (See Figure 6-2.) Then, click the
OK
button.
In this section, you’ll find brief descriptions of each webpage in the Utility and
each page’s key functions.
To apply any of the settings you change on a page, click the
Apply
button, and
then click the
Continue
button. To cancel any values you’ve entered on any
page, click the
Cancel
button.
Logging into the Web-Based Utility
Figure 6-2
Figure 6-1
5.
If you haven’t already done so, click the
Apply
button and then the
Continue
button to save your Setup settings. Close the web browser.
6.
Reset the power on your cable or DSL modem.
7.
Restart your computers so that they can obtain the Router’s new settings.
If you need advanced setting information, please refer to “Chapter 6: The
Cable/DSL VPN Router’s Web-based Utility” or the Linksys support web-
site at
support.linksys.com
.
Congratulations! You’ve suc-
cessfully
configured
the
Router. Test the setup by
opening
your
web
browser
from
any
computer
and
entering
www.linksys.com/registration
, as shown in Figure 5-9.
If you are unable to reach our website, you may want to review what you
did in this section or refer to “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”
Proceed to “Chapter 6: The Cable/DSL VPN Router’s Web-based Utility”
for more details and advanced settings information.
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DHCP
As shown in Figure 6-3, this is the Router’s default setting. Tt should only be
used if your ISP supports DHCP.
Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then enable Static IP, as
shown in Figure 6-4.
Specify WAN IP Address
This is the Router’s IP address, as seen from the
Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify
here.
Subnet Mask
This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on
the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet
Mask.
Default Gateway Address
Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway
Address.
DNS (Required)
Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain
Name System) Server IP Address.
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The Setup screen is the first screen you will see when you access the Utility. If
you have already installed and setup the VPN Router, you have already seen
this screen and have already properly configured all of the screen’s values.
•
Host Name & Domain Name
These fields allow you to supply a host and
domain name for the Router. Some ISPs require these names as identifica-
tion. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your Broadband Internet
service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases,
these fields may be left blank.
•
Firmware Version
This entry shows the version of the firmware you are
using. Future versions of the Router’s Firmware may be available on the
Linksys website at
www.linksys.com
.
•
Time Zone
Set your local time zone here.
•
Device IP Address and Subnet Mask
The values for the Router’s IP
Address and Subnet Mask are shown here. The default value is
192.168.1.1
for the IP address and
255.255.255.0
for Subnet Mask. If you change the
Device IP Address, then reboot the computer so the new value takes effect.
•
WAN Connection Type
The Router supports five connection types:
DHCP, PPPoE, Static IP Address, RAS, and PPTP. Each Setup screen and
available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type
you select. You can test and see if the above settings are correct by suc-
cessfully connecting to the Internet.
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Setup
Figure 6-3
Figure 6-4
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RAS
Remote
Access
Service (RAS) is a
service that applies
for connections in
Singapore
only.
(This setup is shown
in Figure 6-6.) For
users in Singapore,
check with Singtel
for information on
RAS.
User Name and Password
Enter
the User Name and Password supplied by
Singtel.
RAS Plan
Select the type of plan you have.
Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time
You can configure the Router to cut
your connection with your ISP after a specified period of time (
Max Idle
Time
). If you have been disconnected due to inactivity,
Connect on Demand
enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you
attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate
Connect on
Demand
, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain
on at all times, enter
0
in the
Max Idle Time
field.
Otherwise, enter the num-
ber of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access discon-
nects.
Keep Alive Option and Redial Period
This option keeps your PPPoE-enabled
Internet access connected indefinitely, even when it sits idle.
To use this
option, click the radio button next to
Keep Alive
to select it. The default
Redial
Period
is 30 seconds.
Figure 6-6
PPPoE
Some
DSL-based
ISPs
use
PPPoE
( Po i n t - t o - Po i n t
Protocol
over
Ethernet) to establish
communications
with an end-user. If
you are connected to
the Internet through
a DSL line, check
with your ISP to see
if they use PPPoE. If
they do, you will
have to enable it, as
shown in Figure 6-5.
User Name and Password
Enter your ISP’s User Name and Password.
Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time
You can configure the Router to cut
your connection with your ISP after a specified period of time (
Max Idle
Time
). If you have been disconnected due to inactivity,
Connect on Demand
enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you
attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate
Connect on
Demand
, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain
on at all times, enter
0
in the
Max Idle Time
field.
Otherwise, enter the num-
ber of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access discon-
nects.
Keep Alive Option and Redial Period
This option keeps your PPPoE-enabled
Internet access connected indefinitely, even when it sits idle.
To use this
option, click the radio button next to
Keep Alive
to select it. The default
Redial
Period
is 30 seconds.
Figure 6-5
Important:
For DSL users, if you need to enable PPPoE support,
choose
PPPoE
. If you do enable PPPoE, remember to remove any
existing PPPoE applications already installed on any of your PCs.
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