Configuring Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and Security
Configuring Security
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Cisco RV180/RV180W Administration Guide
Exporting the Router's Current Certificate
To export the router's current certificate:
Choose Security > SSL Certificate.
Under Export Certificate, click Export for Client to export the certificate. It will be
uploaded to an endpoint that will connect to the Cisco RV180/RV180W as a VPN
client.
Using the Cisco RV180/RV180W With a RADIUS Server
A RADIUS server can be configured to maintain a database of user accounts and
can be used for authenticating this device's users. To configure a connection with a
RADIUS server, choose Security > RADIUS Server. You can configure and view the
following details in the RADIUS configuration pages:
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IP address—The IP address of the authenticating RADIUS server.
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Authentication Port—The RADIUS authentication server's port number used
to send RADIUS traffic.
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Timeout—The timeout interval (in seconds) after which the Cisco RV180/
RV180W re-authenticates with the RADIUS server.
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Retries—The number of retries for the Cisco RV180/RV180W to re-
authenticate with the RADIUS server. If the number of retries is exceeded,
authentication of this device with the RADIUS server has failed.
Adding a RADIUS Server Configuration
To configure a connection with a RADIUS server:
In the RADIUS Server Table, click Add.
In the Authentication Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the
authenticating RADIUS Server.
In the Authentication Port field, enter the port number on which the RADIUS server
sends traffic.
In the Secret field, enter the shared key that allows the Cisco RV180/RV180W to
authenticate with the RADIUS server. This key must match the key configured on
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