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Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs

Configuring Windows XP PCs

10/100 16-Port VPN Router

3.

Select

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

, and click the

Properties

button. See Figure 5-5.

4.

Select

Obtain an IP address automatically

(see Figure 5-6). Once the new window appears, click the

OK

button. Click the

OK

button again (or the

Close

button if any settings were changed) to complete the PC

configuration.

5.

Restart your computer.

Go to “Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the Router.”

Figure 5-5: Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP) for Windows XP

Figure 5-6: Obtain an IP address

automatically for Windows XP

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Overview

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Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the Router

Overview

For your convenience, use the Router’s Web-based Utility to set it up and configure it. This chapter will explain all

of the functions in this Utility.

There are eleven main tabs in the Utility: System Summary, Setup, DHCP, System Management, Port

Management, Firewall, VPN, Log, Wizard, Support, and Logout. Additional tabs will be available after you click

one of the main tabs. The tabs are described below:

System Summary Tab

The System Summary tab displays the Router’s current status and settings. This information is read-only. If you

click any underlined text, the related setup page will appear.

Setup Tab

•

Network. Enter the Internet connection and network settings on this screen.

•

Password. You can change the Router’s password on this screen. It is strongly recommended that you change

the Router's password from the default.

•

Time. On this screen, configure the Router’s time settings. You can set the time, select a time zone, enable or

disable the Daylight Savings feature, and configure the NTP (Network Time Protocol) settings.

•

DMZ Host. The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Host feature allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for

use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or video conferencing.

•

Forwarding. Port forwarding can be used to set up public services on your network. You may use this function

to establish a web server or FTP server via an IP gateway.

•

UPnP. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) forwarding can be used to set up public services on your network.

•

One-to-One NAT. One-to-One NAT (Network Address Translation) creates a relationship that maps valid

external addresses to internal addresses hidden by NAT.

•

MAC Clone. Some ISPs require that you register a MAC address. This feature “clones” your network adapter's

MAC address onto the Router, so you don’t have to call your ISP and change the registered MAC address to the

Router's MAC address.

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DDNS. DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) service allows you to assign a fixed domain name to a dynamic

WAN IP address. This allows you to host your own web, FTP, or other type of TCP/IP server in your LAN.

•

Advanced Routing. On this screen, you can enable the Router’s dynamic routing feature so it will

automatically adjust to physical changes in the network's layout. You can also set up static routes.

DHCP Tab

•

Setup. You can enable/disable the DHCP server, set up client lease time, configure the DHCP IP range, assign

static IP addresses to specific clients, assign DNS server(s) to clients, and enter the WINS server IP address.

•

Status. A Status page is available to review the status of the DHCP server and its clients.

System Management Tab

•

Multi-WAN. There are two modes provided for the Load Balance function – Intelligent Balancer (Auto Mode)

and IP Group (By Users).

•

SNMP. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a network protocol that provides network

administrators with the ability to monitor the status of the Router and receive notification of any critical

events as they occur on the network. (SNMP can only be used to monitor and configure the Router from inside

the local network.)

•

Diagnostic. The Router has two built-in tools that will help with troubleshooting network problems.

•

Factory Default. Use this screen to clear all of your configuration information and restore the Router to its

factory default settings. Only use this feature if you want to remove all of your custom configuration settings.

•

Firmware Upgrade. You can use this screen to upgrade the Router’s firmware to the latest version.

•

Restart. The recommended method of restarting the Router is to use the Restart tool available on this page.

When you use this method, the Router will send out your log file before it is reset.

•

Setting Backup. This tab allows you to make a backup file of your configuration file for the Router.

Port Management Tab

•

Port Setup. You can configure the connection settings for each port, such as priority, speed, duplex, and auto

negotiation.

•

Port Status. You can select a port number to view its settings.

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Firewall Tab

•

General. Use this screen to enable or disable various firewall and security features, including SPI (Stateful

Packet Inspection), DoS (Denial of Service), and Remote Management.

•

Access Rules. Access Rules evaluate the network traffic's source IP address, destination IP address, and IP

protocol type to decide whether the IP traffic is allowed to pass through the firewall. You can set up custom

Access Rules from this screen.

•

Content Filter. This tab allows you to filter web access according to a list of forbidden domains and a

schedule.

VPN Tab

•

Summary. This screen displays the Summary, Tunnel Status, and GroupVPN Status settings and information.

•

Gateway to Gateway. Use this screen to create a new tunnel between two VPN devices.

•

Client to Gateway. From this screen, create a new tunnel between a local VPN device and a mobile user, or set

up a Group VPN.

•

VPN Pass Through. This tab allows you to disable IPSec, PPTP, and/or L2TP Pass Through.

Log Tab

•

System Log. The System Log displays the syslog, e-mail alert, and log settings.

•

System Statistics. This tab displays the system statistics.

Wizard Tab

•

Wizard. Use this tab to access two Setup Wizards, the Basic Setup Wizard and Access Rule Setup Wizard.

Support Tab

•

Support. Use this screen to conveniently access this User Guide and the Linksys website.

Logout Tab

•

Logout. Click the Logout tab to exit the Utility.

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How to Access the Web-based Utility

10/100 16-Port VPN Router

How to Access the Web-based Utility

To access the Web-based Utility of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the

Router’s default IP address,

192.168.1.1

, in the

Address

field, as shown in Figure 6-1. Press the

Enter

key.

A screen will appear asking you for your User Name and Password, as shown in Figure 6-2. Enter

admin

in the

User Name

field, and enter

admin

in the

Password

field.

Then click the

OK

button.

System Summary Tab

The first screen that appears is the System Summary tab, which displays the Router’s current status and settings.

(See Figure 6-3.) This information is read-only. Underlined text is hyperlinked to related setup pages, so if you

click a hyperlink, the related setup screen will appear. On the right-hand side of this screen and all other screens

of the Utility is a link to the Site Map, which has links to all of the Utility’s tabs. Click the

Site Map

button to view

the Site Map, which is shown in Figure 6-4. Then, click the desired tab.

System Information

Serial Number. The serial number of the Router.

Firmware version. The current version number of the firmware installed on the Router.

CPU. The type and speed of the processor installed on the Router.

DRAM. The size of DRAM installed on the Router’s motherboard.

Flash. The size of flash memory installed on the Router’s board.

System Up Time. The length of time in days, hours, and minutes that the Router has been active. The current time

and date are also displayed.

Configuration

If you need help to set up the Router, click the

Setup Wizard

button. For more details, see the Wizard Tab section.

Figure 6-3: System Summary

Figure 6-2: Login Screen

Figure 6-1: Router’s IP Address

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