Linksys RVS4000

Introduces the Linksys 4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN and its capabilities for small businesses.

Outlines the contents of the user guide, detailing each chapter and appendix for setup and usage.

Explains what a Local Area Network (LAN) is and how a router connects it to the Internet.

Details IP addressing, including static and dynamic IP addresses and DHCP protocol.

Explains the security benefits of VPNs and common network threats like spoofing and data sniffing.

Defines a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and how it creates secure tunnels over public networks.

Describes the LEDs and their functions located on the front panel of the router.

Details the ports and the reset button located on the back panel of the router.

Outlines the steps for setting up the network and connecting the router to a PC and the Internet.

Provides step-by-step instructions for physically connecting the router, modem, and PCs.

Introduces the router's Web-based Utility and the main tabs for configuration.

Guides users on launching the router's Web-based Utility and logging in with default credentials.

Covers IP Mode, WAN, LAN, DMZ, MAC Address Clone, Advanced Routing, and Time settings.

Configures SPI firewall, restricts web features like proxy/java, and blocks WAN requests.

Covers IPSec VPN tunnel setup, client accounts, and VPN passthrough options.

Explains Quality of Service for prioritizing network traffic via application or port.

Manages router settings, logging, diagnostics, backup/restore, and firmware upgrades.

Configures IPS function, anomaly detection (HTTP, FTP, Telnet, RPC), and signature updates.

Details VLAN configuration, RADIUS server authentication, and port authorization states.

Displays Gateway, Internet Connection, and Local Network status information.

Provides solutions for common issues like static IP setup, Internet connectivity testing, and IP conflicts.

Answers common questions about IP addresses, IPSec passthrough, modem compatibility, and cross-platform support.

Introduces the free QuickVPN software for Windows 2000/XP and its installation process.

Provides instructions for installing the QuickVPN software from CD-ROM or via internet download.

Details how to launch the QuickVPN software, log in, create profiles, and establish a VPN connection.

Demonstrates establishing a secure IPSec tunnel using pre-shared keys with Windows 2000/XP.

Guides on creating IPSec policies and building IP filter lists for secure communication.

Explains how to configure an IPSec VPN tunnel between two VPN Routers with example PCs.

Details the VPN configuration steps for the first VPN Router, including tunnel and secure group settings.

Guides on setting encryption, authentication, and key lifetime for VPN tunnel key management.

Provides steps to find MAC and IP addresses using winipcfg in Windows 98 and Millennium.

Details finding MAC and IP addresses using ipconfig /all in Windows 2000 and XP.

Describes how to place the router on a desktop or mount it on a wall using provided templates.