Cisco Linksys RV042 User Manual

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Instruction # 42-IS-0160, Rev A1. Copyright 2008, Motion Control Engineering.
• Linksys RV042 Setup
Linksys RV042 Setup
1. Obtain the following information from your internet service provider:
•IP address
•Subnet mask
•Default gateway
• DNS server address(es).
2. Connect port 1 of the VPN router to the elevator LAN (typically to an available port on
the LAN switch of the iCentral).
Note
If the iCentral contains a hub instead of a switch, connect the cable to the last
available port on the hub and make sure the switch is in the “uplink” or “cross-
over” position.) You should see a light on both the VPN router and the LAN switch for the
connected ports.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from an available port of your DSL/Cable Modem to the
Internet port of the VPN router.
4. Connect the included AC power adapter to the VPN router and plug it in.
VPN Router Setup

Cisco Linksys RV042 Specifications

General

WAN Ports	2
LAN Ports	4
VPN Tunnels	50
Form Factor	Desktop
Firewall	Yes
VPN Support	Yes
VPN Protocols	IPSec, PPTP
Firewall Type	SPI
Authentication	MD5, SHA1
QoS	Yes
Throughput	100 Mbps
Encryption	DES, 3DES, AES
Weight	0.5 kg

Summary

Linksys RV042 Setup: Initial Steps

Gather ISP Network Details

Obtain IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server info from your ISP.

Physical Network Connections

Connect router to LAN, modem to router's Internet port, and power.

Configure PC for Router Setup

Access and Record IP Settings

Navigate to network connections, open TCP/IP properties, and note current settings.

Set PC to Obtain IP Automatically

Configure PC to get IP address and DNS automatically.

Launch Internet Explorer

Open Internet Explorer to access the router configuration interface.

Router Configuration: LAN and WAN Settings

Access Router Interface

Enter router IP address (192.168.1.1) and log in with admin credentials.

Configure LAN and WAN Parameters

Set router's LAN IP, subnet mask, and WAN connection type (Static IP).

Configure WAN IP, DNS, and Finalize Setup

Enter WAN IP and DNS Details

Fill in the specific IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses.

Save Settings and Reboot Modem

Save router settings and power cycle the DSL/Cable modem.

Restore PC IP Configuration

Revert PC network settings to their previous state.

Router Diagnostics and PPTP Server Setup

Perform Network Diagnostic Test

Use the diagnostic tab to ping a website and verify connectivity.

Verify DHCP Server Status

Ensure the Enable DHCP Server checkbox is not checked.

Enable PPTP Server

Configure PPTP server, set IP range, and enable the feature.

VPN User and Password Configuration

Create VPN User Account

Create a new user account for VPN access with a username and password.

Change Router Login Password

Update the router's login password using the new VPN username.