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Using Linksys QuickVPN for Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster
Appendix C
Appendix C:
Using Linksys QuickVPN for
Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
Overview
This appendix explains how to install and use the Linksys
QuickVPN software that can be downloaded from www.
linksys.com. QuickVPN works with computers running
Windows 2000, XP, or Vista. (Computers using other
operating systems will have to use third-party VPN software.)
For Windows Vista, QuickVPN Client version 1.2.5 or later is
required.
Before You Begin
QuickVPN only works with a Linksys Wireless-G VPN
Router with RangeBooster that is properly configured to
accept a QuickVPN connection. Follow these instructions
to configure the Router’s VPN client settings:
Open the Web-based utility.
Click VPN > VPN Client Access.
VPN Client Access Screen
Enter the username in the Username field.
Enter the password in the Password field, and enter it
again in the Re-enter to confirm field.
Click Add/Save.
Click the Active checkbox for VPN Client No. 1.
Click Save Settings.
Installing the Linksys QuickVPN Software
Installing from the CD-ROM
Insert the WRV200 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
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Go to the Start menu and then click Run. In the field
provided, enter D:\VPN_Client.exe (if “D” is the letter
of your CD-ROM drive).
The License Agreement screen appears. Click Yes to
accept the agreement and the appropriate files are
copied to the computer.
License Agreement
Copying Files
Finished Installing Files
Click Finished to complete the installation. Proceed to
the section, “Using the Linksys QuickVPN Software”.
Downloading and Installing from the Internet
Go to www.linksys.com and select Products.
Click Business.
Click Router/VPN Solutions.
Click WRV200.
Click Linksys QuickVPN Utility in the More Information
section.
Save the zip file to your PC, and extract the .exe file.
Double-click the .exe file, and follow the on-screen
instructions. Proceed to the next section, “Using the
Linksys QuickVPN Software”.
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