User's Manual

Quick Start Guide
Cisco Small Business
RV215W Wireless-N VPN Firewall
Package Contents
• Wireless-N VPN Firewall
• Ethernet Cable
• Power Adapter
• Quick Start Guide
• Documentation and software on CD-ROM
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Cisco Small Business RV215W Wireless-N VPN
Firewall.
The RV215W provides simple, affordable, secure business-class connectivity
to the Internet for small office/home office (SoHo) and remote professionals.
This guide describes how to physically install your Cisco RV215W and launch
the web-based Device Manag
er to configure and manage your firewall.
Installing the RV215W
Placement Tips
• Ambient Temperature—To prevent the firewall from overheating, do not
operate it in an area that exceeds an ambient temperature of 104°F (40°C).
• Air Flow—Be sure that there is adequate air flow around the firewall.
• Mechanical Loading—Be sure that the firewall is level and stable to avoid
any hazardous conditions.
Place the Cisco RV215W unit horizontally on a flat surface so that it sits on its
four rubber feet.
Cisco RV215W Features
Front Panel
1
2
Back Panel
Power The Power light is green to indicate the unit is
powered on. The light flashes green when the
power is coming on.
W
PS The Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button is used to
configure wireless access for devices in your
network that are WPS-enabled. See the
Administration Guide
or Device Manager help page
for more information.
W
AN The WAN (Internet) light is green when the Cisco
RV215W is connected to the Internet through your
cable or DSL modem. The light is off when the
Cisco RV215W is not connected to the Internet.
The light flashes green when it is sending or
receiving data
W
ireless The Wireless light is green when the wireless
module is enabled. The light is off when the
wireless module is disabled. The light flashes
green when the firewall is transmitting or receiving
data on the wireless module.
L
AN Ports The numbered lights correspond to the LAN ports
on the Cisco RV215W.
If the lights are continuously lit green, the Cisco
RV215W is connected to a device through the
corresponding port (1, 2, 3, or 4). The light for a port
flashes green when the firewall is actively sending
or receiving data over that port.
RESET Button—The RESET button has two functions:
• If the Cisco RV215W is having problems connecting to the Internet, press
the R
ESET button for at least 3 but no more than 10 seconds with a paper
clip or a pencil tip. This is similar to pressing the reset button on your PC to
reboot it.
• If you are experiencing extreme problems with the Cisco RV215W and have
tried all other troubleshooting measures, press and hold in the R
ESET
button for more than 10 seconds. This reboots the unit and restores the
factory defaults. Changes you have made to the Cisco RV215W settings are
lost.
L
AN Ports (1-4)—These ports provide a LAN connection to network devices,
such as PCs, print servers, or switches.
W
AN (Internet) Port—The WAN port is connected to your Internet device, such
as a cable or DSL modem.
P
OWER Button—Press this button to turn the firewall on and off.
1
2VDC Port—The 12VDC port is where you connect the provided 12 volt DC
power adapter.
Connecting the Equipment
NOTE You must connect one PC with an Ethernet cable for the purpose of the
initial configuration. After you complete the initial configuration,
administrative tasks can be performed using a wireless connection.
STEP 1 Power off all equipment, including the cable or DSL modem, the PC you
will use to connect to the Cisco RV215W, and the Cisco RV215W.
3
STEP 2 You should already have an Ethernet cable connecting your PC to your
current cable or DSL modem. Unplug one end of the cable from your
PC and plug it into the port marked “WAN” on the unit.
STEP 3 Connect one end of a different Ethernet cable to one of the LAN
(Ethernet) ports on the back of the unit. (In this example, the LAN 1 port
is used.) Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on the PC that you
will use to run the web-based Setup Wizard and Device Manager.
STEP 4 Power on the cable or DSL modem and wait until the connection is
active.
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