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Page 1: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Cisco Small Business WRV210 Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster Package Contents • WRV210 Router • Ethernet Cable • Power Adapter • Product CD-ROM • Quick Start Guide... -
Page 2: Before You Begin
Welcome Thank you for choosing the Cisco WRV210, a Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster. The WRV210 router is a secure wireless networking device for your small business. This guide describes how to physically install your WRV210 and how to install and launch the WRV210 Configuration Utility. Before You Begin Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have the following equipment and services:... -
Page 3: Back Panel
INTERNET—(Green) Shines steady when the router is connected to your broadband network device (cable, DSL modem, or other). Flashes when the router is sending or receiving data over the Internet port. WIRELESS—(Green) Shines steady when there is a successful wireless connection. -
Page 4: Default Settings
Default Settings Parameter Value Username admin Password admin LAN IP 192. 1 68. 1 . 1 DHCP Range 192. 1 68. 1 . 1 00 to 192. 1 68. 1 .253 Installing the WRV210 Placement Options You can place the router horizontally on a desktop or mount it on the wall. Desktop Option For desktop placement, place the router horizontally on a surface so it sits on its four rubber feet. -
Page 5: Connecting The Equipment
Connecting the Equipment Make sure that all of your network hardware is powered off, including the router, PCs, and broadband network device. Connect one end of an Ethernet 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. - Page 6 Connect an Ethernet cable from the Broadband network device to the Internet port on the router’s back panel. Connect the power adapter to the router’s Power port, and then insert the other end into an electrical outlet. Use only the power adapter that is supplied with the router. Using a different power adapter could damage the router.
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Page 7: Verifying The Hardware Installation
Verifying the Hardware Installation To verify the hardware installation, complete the following tasks: • Check the LED states, as described in Getting to Know the WRV210, page • If the LED does not show the expected status, check the cable connections. - Page 8 To connect to the web-based Configuration Utility, enter the router’s default LAN IP address in the browser’s Address bar: http://192. 1 68. 1 . 1 A password request prompt appears. Enter the following user name and password, and then click OK. •...
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Page 9: Configuring The Wireless Network
• Username and Password: Enter the login information for your ISP account. • PPTP Server or Authentication Server: Enter the server IP address or name, as provided by your ISP. • Host Name and Domain Name: Complete these fields only if required by your ISP (often required by cable ISPs). -
Page 10: Securing The Wireless Network
• SSID Broadcast: Click Enabled to allow all wireless devices in range to see the SSID for this wireless network. Click Disabled for increased privacy. With this feature disabled, your users will need to know the SSID in order to configure their wireless connections, since the SSID will not appear automatically when they scan the area for available networks. - Page 11 • WPA Personal: Provides strong wireless security with advanced encryption. Choose WPA Personal (TKIP or AES encryption), WPA2 Personal (AES encryption), WPA2 Personal Mixed (TKIP or AES encryption). • WPA Enterprise: Strong security using authentication by a RADIUS server that is connected to the router. Choose WPA Enterprise (TKIP or AES encryption), WPA2 Enterprise (AES), or WPA2 Enterprise Mixed (TKIP or AES encryption).
- Page 12 • Encryption: For WPA Personal and WPA Enterprise, choose either TKIP or AES encryption. The encryption method is chosen automatically for the other WPA modes. • Shared Secret: Enter 8-32 characters. The Shared Secret is also known as a Pre-Shared Key. For WPA Personal, this key also must be configured in the wireless clients who want to connect to the network.
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Page 13: Suggested Next Steps
• Passphrase: If you want to generate a key instead of entering a key manually, type a passphrase in the field. You can enter up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Then click Generate. A valid key appears in each of the Key 1 - Key 4 fields. •... - Page 14 • If you want to access the Configuration Utility from a PC that is connected wirelessly or is located outside the local network, use the Local Router Access section of the Administration > Management page to enable these features. As needed, you can use the Configuration Utility to customize the router and to monitor the status of your network.
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Page 15: Where To Go From Here
Where to Go From Here Support Cisco Small Business Support www.cisco.com/go/smallbizsupport Community Online Technical Support and www.cisco.com/support Documentation (Login Required) Phone Support Contacts www.cisco.com/en/US/support/tsd_cisco_ small_business_support_center_contacts.html Software Downloads Go to tools.cisco.com/support/downloads, (Login Required) and enter the model number in the Software Search box. - Page 16 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 Cisco, Cisco Systems, the Cisco logo, and the Cisco Systems logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries.