Linksys RV082 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions

10/100 8-Port VPN Router

How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?

Theoretically, the Router can establish 4,000 sessions at the same time, but you can only forward 30 ranges of

ports.

Does the Router replace a modem? Is there a cable or DSL modem in the Router?

No, this version of the Router must work in conjunction with a cable or DSL modem.

Which modems are compatible with the Router?

The Router is compatible with virtually any cable or DSL modem that supports Ethernet.

What is the maximum number of VPN sessions allowed by the Router?

The maximum number depends on many factors. At least one IPSec session will work through the Router;

however, simultaneous IPSec sessions may be possible, depending on the specifics of your VPNs.

How can I check whether I have static or DHCP IP addresses?

Ask your ISP to find out.

How do I get mIRC to work with the Router?

Under the Setup => Forwarding tab, set port forwarding to

113

for the PC on which you are using mIRC.

If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website,

www.linksys.com

.

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Appendix B: Installing the Linksys VPN Client

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Appendix B: Installing the Linksys VPN Client

When using your PC to log onto the Router from remote locations, you’ll want to use the Linksys QuickVPN Client.

Installing this Client takes just a few steps, provided below.

1.

Insert the RV082 User Guide CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive.

2.

Click the

Start

button, select

Run

, and, in the window that appears, type

D:\Linksys_QuickVPN_1028.exe

(where D: is your CD-ROM drive). Then, click the

OK

button. The Client will immediately begin installing the

software onto your hard drive at C:\Program Files\Linksys\Linksys VPN Client.

3.

The License Agreement screen will appear. Read the agreement and click the

Yes

button to proceed. Clicking

the

Back

or

No

buttons will close the installation.

4.

The Linksys VPN Client software will now be installed. When it is finished, an screen will appear to tell you

that the installation is complete. Click the

Finish

button.

Figure B-1: Linksys VPN License Agreement

Figure B-2: Linksys VPN Installation Complete

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Appendix B: Installing the Linksys VPN Client

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5.

At this point, the Linksys VPN Client (or QuickVPN) will open. From this screen, you can sign in with your

Profile Name, Username, and Password. Then, enter the Server Address of the VPN connection onto which

you will be logging. Once you’re done, click the

Connect

button to connect to the VPN connect. you can save

your VPN connection information by clicking the

Save

button or delete it by clicking the

Delete

button.

Clicking the

Help

button will open a help screen.

For future connections, there is an icon that gets placed on the desktop labeled: Linksys QuickVPN.

Figure B-3: Linksys QuickVPN

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Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter

Windows 98 or Me Instructions

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Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your

Ethernet Adapter

This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC

address cloning feature of the Router. You can also find the IP address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter. This

IP address is used for the Router’s filtering, forwarding, and/or DMZ features. Follow the steps in this appendix to

find the adapter’s MAC or IP address in Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP.

Windows 98 or Me Instructions

1.

Click

Start

and

Run

. In the

Open

field, enter

winipcfg

. Then press the

Enter

key or the

OK

button.

2.

When the

IP Configuration

screen appears, select the Ethernet adapter you have connected to the Router via a

CAT 5 Ethernet network cable.

3.

Write down the Adapter Address as shown on your computer screen. This is the MAC address for your

Ethernet adapter and is shown as a series of numbers and letters.

The MAC address/Adapter Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering.

The example in Figure C-2 shows the Ethernet adapter’s IP address as 192.168.1.100. Your computer may

show something different.

Windows 2000 or XP Instructions

1.

Click

Start

and

Run

. In the

Open

field, enter

cmd

. Press the

Enter

key or click the

OK

button.

2.

At the command prompt, enter

ipconfig /all

. Then press the

Enter

key.

Figure C-2: MAC Address/Adapter

Address

Figure C-1: IP Configuration Screen

Note:

The MAC address is also called the Adapter Address.

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Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter

For the Router’s Web-based Utility

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3.

Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen; it is the MAC address for your Ethernet

adapter. This appears as a series of numbers and letters.

The MAC address/Physical Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering.

The example in Figure C-3 shows the Ethernet adapter’s IP address as 192.168.1.100. Your computer may

show something different.

For the Router’s Web-based Utility

For MAC address cloning, enter the MAC Address in the User Defined WAN1 or WAN2 MAC Address field or select

MAC Address from this PC

.

Click

Save Settings

to save the MAC Cloning settings or click the

Cancel Changes

button to undo your changes.

Figure C-3: MAC Address/Physical Address

Note:

The MAC address is also called the Physical Address.

Figure C-4: MAC Address Clone

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