Wireless-G VPN Router With Rangebooster Quick Install Guide: Business Series

Wireless-G VPN Router
with RangeBooster
Quick Install Guide

Package Contents
* Wireless-G VPN Router with 2 Fixed Antennae
* CD-ROM with User Guide and Setup Wizard
* Network Cable
* Power Adapter
* Quick Install Guide
BUSINESS SERIES
Model: WRV210
2 Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster
Contents
1 Installation 5
2 Router Configuration 7
3 Wireless Security Configuration 13
Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster 3

Installation 1
Before you begin, make sure that you have the setup informa-
tion for the specific type of Internet connection. The installation
technician from the ISP should have left this information with
you after installing the broadband connection. If not, you can
call the ISP to request the settings.
A. Make sure that all of the

network hardware is
powered off, including the
Router, PCs, and cable or
DSL modem.
B. Connect one end of an

Ethernet network cable to
one of the LAN ports
(labeled 1-4) on the back of
the Router, and the other
end to an Ethernet port on
a PC.
C. Repeat Step B to connect

more PCs, a switch, or
other network devices to
the Router.
D. Connect a different
Ethernet network cable
from the cable or DSL
modem to the Internet
port on the Router’s back
panel.
E. Power on the cable or DSL

modem.

Section 1: Installation
F. Connect the power
adapter to the Router’s
Power port, and then plug
the other end into an
electrical outlet.
NOTE: Use only the power adapter that is supplied with

the Router. Using a different power adapter could
damage the Router.
G. The Power and Internet

LEDs on the front panel
will light up green as soon
as the power adapter is
connected properly.
H. Power on the PCs.
The hardware installation is now complete.

Router Configuration 2
The following instructions show you how to configure the
Router. You only need to configure the Router once using any
computer you have set up.
NOTE: The Router must be configured

initially using a PC with an Ethernet (wired)
connection to the Router. You cannot
configure the Router using a PC with a
wireless connection to the Router.
A. Open a web browser, enter

http://192.168.1.1 in its
Address field, and press
Enter.
A password request screen

appears.
B. In the User Name and

Password fields, enter
the default user name
and password, admin, in
lowercase letters. Then
click OK.
For added security,

you should later set a
new password using
the web-based utility
(Administration >
Management).
The web-based utility

appears with the Setup tab
selected.

Section 2: Router Configuration
C. If requested by the ISP
(usually cable ISPs),
complete the Host Name
and Domain Name fields,
and the MTU and MTU Size
fields. Otherwise, leave the
default values.
D. From the Internet

Configuration Type drop-
down menu, select
one of the following six
connection types.
The available options

on the Setup screen
differ depending on the
connection type you
select.
Automatic Configuration
- DHCP If you are
connecting through DHCP
or a dynamic IP address
from the ISP, keep this
default setting.

Static IP If the ISP assigns
you a static IP address,
select Static IP from the
drop-down menu.
Complete the Internet

IP Address, Subnet Mask,
Default Gateway, and DNS
fields.
Enter at least one DNS

address.
PPPoE If you are

connecting through PPPoE,
select PPPoE from the
drop-down menu.
Complete the User Name

and Password fields.
PPTP PPTP is a service

used in Europe only. If
you are using a PPTP
connection, check with the
ISP for the necessary setup
information.
L2TP L2TP is used mostly

in Europe. Check with the
ISP for the necessary setup
information.
Heart Beat Signal Heart

Beat Signal is a service
used in Australia.
Check with the ISP for
the necessary setup
information.

E. When you are finished
entering the Internet
connection settings, click
Save Settings to save the
changes.
F. To configure the Router

for the wireless network,
select the Wireless tab’s
Basic Wireless Settings
screen.
G. Change the following

settings on the Basic
Wireless Settings screen:
Wireless Network
Mode Select the type of
wireless network mode
that the Router should use:
Mixed If you have

Wireless‑G and
Wireless‑B devices
in the network, then
keep the default
setting, Mixed.
G-Only If you have

only Wireless-G
devices, select
G‑Only.

B-Only If you have
only Wireless-B
devices, select
B‑Only.
Disable If you want

to disable wireless
networking, select
Disable.
Wireless Network Name

(SSID) Enter the name
that wireless devices
will reference when
connecting to the wireless
network. For example,
WRV210.
TX Rate Limitation Keep

the default value for this
setting.
SSID Broadcast When

wireless clients survey
the local area for wireless
networks to connect to,
they detect all SSIDs that
are being broadcast in
the area. To broadcast the
wireless network’s SSID,
keep the default setting,
Enable. To keep the Router
from broadcasting the
wireless network’s SSID (for
increased privacy), select
Disable.
WMM To enable Wi-Fi

Multimedia, select WMM.

Wireless Channel Select
the channel to be used
by the wireless network
devices.
H. When you are finished

entering the wireless
network settings, click
Save Settings to apply the
changes.
I. Continue to the next

section to configure the
Router’s wireless security
settings.
The router configuration is now complete.

Wireless Security 3
Configuration
A. Select the Wireless tab’s
Wireless Security screen.
B. Configure the wireless

security by modifying the
following settings:
Select SSID Select the

wireless network’s SSID. In
this example, the SSID is
set to WRV210.
Security Mode Select

the security mode for the
wireless network. In this
example, the security
mode is set to WPA-
Personal.
Shared Secret Enter a

shared secret that will
be used between the
Router and the wireless
clients. In this example,
the shared secret is set to
mySecret1234.

Section 3: Wireless Security Configuration
C. Keep the default values for
all other settings.
D. Click Save Settings to save

the changes.
E. Restart the computer.
F. Test the setup by opening

the web browser from any
computer and entering
http://www.linksys.com/
registration.
Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-G

VPN Router with RangeBooster is complete.
NOTE: For more advanced settings and security

options, refer to the User Guide on the Setup Wizard
CD-ROM.

For additional information or troubleshooting help, refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM.
Additional support is also available by phone or online.
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3 Wireless Security Configuration 13

Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster 3

A. Make sure that all of the

B. Connect one end of an

C. Repeat Step B to connect

E. Power on the cable or DSL

Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster 5

NOTE: Use only the power adapter that is supplied with

G. The Power and Internet

H. Power on the PCs.

The hardware installation is now complete.

6 Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster

NOTE: The Router must be configured

A. Open a web browser, enter

A password request screen

B. In the User Name and

For added security,

The web-based utility

Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster 7

D. From the Internet

The available options

8 Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster

Complete the Internet

Enter at least one DNS

PPPoE If you are

Complete the User Name

PPTP PPTP is a service

L2TP L2TP is used mostly

Heart Beat Signal Heart

Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster 9

F. To configure the Router

G. Change the following

Mixed If you have

G-Only If you have

10 Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster

Disable If you want

Wireless Network Name

TX Rate Limitation Keep

SSID Broadcast When

WMM To enable Wi-Fi

Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster 11

H. When you are finished

I. Continue to the next

The router configuration is now complete.

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B. Configure the wireless

Select SSID Select the

Security Mode Select

Shared Secret Enter a

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D. Click Save Settings to save

E. Restart the computer.

F. Test the setup by opening

Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-G

NOTE: For more advanced settings and security

14 Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster

24-Hour Technical Support RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)