Linksys Router RV042 User Manual

LinkSys RV042 Router Installation Instructions Part 1 | Basic Configuration of Your Broadband VPN Router Before you attempt to log into the web-based

1.10 DNS Server settings (For WAN 1) This will be only for Static IP entries. These addresses will be provided by your ISP. 10

1.11 PPPoE (For WAN 1) If you selected this option you must enter the information as provided by your ISP. Enter the PPPoE User Name and Password assi

1.12 WAN 2 Setup Although the router has the capabilities to use 2 Internet connections we generally only use the 1st configuration. You must progres

1.13 Obtain IP Automatically (For WAN 2) 13

1.14 Next select “Save Settings” in order to complete this step. 1.15 Click on “OK” in order to finish the setup for both WAN 1 & WAN 2 .

1.16 | Advanced Setup – LAN Click on “Setup” on the menu at the top of the screen in order to validate the LAN settings. Additionally you will be abl

1.17 Setting the LAN IP address of the Router. (Device IP Address & Subnet Mask) This is the local LAN IP address of the router. All networked co

1.18 Click “SAVE SETTINGS” in order to save the configuration information. 17

Special Note: At this point you will be required to log in again to the router management system. You MUST insure that the IP address for your local m

1.19 Select “DHCP” from the menu at the top of the screen. This will allow you to set the DHCP Scope for the workstations. Please insure that the R

1.2 | Web Management To access the Router’s management interface, enter the Router IP address in your web browser http://192.168.1.1. To log on as

Then at the command prompt type >IPCONFIG /ALL and record the Physical Address for the NIC card. (00-0D-60-26-8C-31) 20

Click on “Add to List” in order add this entry into the table. Click on “Save Settings” in order to complete this step. Note: At this point of t

Part 2 | VPN Tunnel Configuration of Your Broadband VPN Router (IPSec) 2.0 General Information VPN settings are used to create virtual private tunnel

The tunnel we need to add is for “Gateway to Gateway”. Click on “Add Now” to proceed. 23

There are many settings that must be configured to enable VPN for a dedicated tunnel: • Tunnel Name. The tunnel name is simply a name for this tunne

Click on “Save Settings” to complete this step. Click on “OK” to complete the VPN Tunnel definition. Note: You will need to repeat this step

In order to check the status of the VPN connection you can access the screen by selecting “VPN” from the menu at the top of the screen. This will dis

1.3 | Setup Wizard Note: Select “Setup Wizard at the top center of the navigation panel in order to start you through the basic configuration screens

1.4 | Basic Setup The first thing you need to complete is the Basic setup for the WAN parameters. Please click on the “Launch Now” button to start thi

1.5 This screen is for informational purposes only. Please select “Next>>” to proceed. 5

1.6 Enter Host Name and Domain Name only if required by the ISP. Click on “Next>>” to proceed. 6

1.7 Select the WAN connection type for the primary connection to your ISP. 7

1.8 Obtain IP Automatically (For WAN 1) If you selected this option it will allow the router to receive a Dynamic IP address from the ISP. If necessar

1.9 Static IP (For WAN 1) If you selected this option this will allow you to assign a fixed (static) IP address. This address will be provided by your