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Configuring the Wireless-G Router
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Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster
Chapter µ:
Configuring the Wireless-G
VPN Router
Overview
Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-
time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run
the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then follow the
steps in this chapter and use the Router’s Web-based
Utility to configure the Router. For advanced users, you
may configure the Router’s advanced settings through
the Web-based Utility.
This chapter will describe each web page in the Utility and
each page’s key functions. The Utility can be accessed via
your web browser through use of a computer connected
to the Router. For a basic network setup, most users only
have to use the following screens of the Utility:
Basic Setup. On the Basic Setup screen, enter the
settings provided by your ISP.
Management. Click the Administration tab and then
the Management tab. The Router’s default password
is admin. To secure the Router, change the Password
from its default.
There are seven main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Firewall, VPN,
QoS, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs will be
available after you click one of the main tabs.
Setup
Basic Setup. Enter the Internet connection and network
settings on this screen.
VLAN. The Router provides a port-based VLAN feature.
DDNS. On this screen, enable the Router’s Dynamic
Domain Name System (DDNS) feature.
MAC Address Clone. If you need to clone a MAC address
onto the Router, use this screen.
Advanced Routing. On this screen, configure the
dynamic and static routing configuration.
Wireless
Basic Wireless Settings. You can choose your wireless
network settings on this screen.
Wireless Security. You can choose your wireless security
settings on this screen.
Wireless Network Access. This screen displays your
network access list.
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Advanced Wireless Settings. For advanced users, you
can alter data transmission settings on this screen.
WDS. This tab is used for Wireless Distribution System
(WDS).
Firewall
General. On this screen, you can configure a variety of
filters to enhance the security of your network.
Port Forwarding. To set up public services or other
specialized Internet applications on your network,
click this tab.
Port Triggering. To set up triggered ranges and
forwarded ranges for Internet applications, click this
tab.
DMZ. Click this tab to allow one local user to be exposed
to the Internet for use of special-purpose services.
Access Restriction. This tab allows you to block or
allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic during
specific days and times.
URL Filtering. This tab allows you to create an URL
Filtering policy.
VPN
VPN Client Access. Use this screen to designate VPN
clients and their passwords.
VPN Passthrough. This tab is used to allow VPN tunnels
to pass through the Router’s firewall using IPSec, L2TP,
or PPTP protocols.
IPSec VPN. The VPN Router creates a tunnel or
secure channel between two endpoints, so that
the transmitted data or information between these
endpoints is secure.
VPN
Summary.
This
page
summarizes
the
comprehensive details of IPSec VPN Tunnels.
QoS
Application-based QoS. This involves Internet traffic,
which may involve demanding, real-time applications,
such as videoconferencing.
Port-based QoS. This ensures better service to a specific
LAN port.
Administration
Management. Alter the Router’s password, its access
privileges, SNMP settings, and UPnP settings.
Log. If you want to view or save activity logs, click this
tab.
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