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RV 120W Wireless-N VPN Firewall
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• Wireless-N VPN Firewall
• Ethernet Cable
• Power Adapter
• Quick Start Guide
• Documentation and Software on CD-ROM
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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide Cisco Small Business RV 120W Wireless-N VPN Firewall Package Contents • Wireless-N VPN Firewall • Ethernet Cable • Power Adapter • Quick Start Guide • Documentation and Software on CD-ROM...

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    VPN Firewall. The Cisco RV 120W provides secure, high-speed wireless network access and advanced security features for your small business. This guide describes how to physically install your Cisco RV 120W, start the Setup Wizard, and launch the web-based Cisco RV 120W Configuration Utility.

  • Page 3: Wall Mounting

    Mounting the Cisco RV 120W You can place your Cisco RV 120W on a desktop or mount it on a wall. Installation Guidelines • Ambient Temperature—To prevent the device from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds an ambient temperature of 104°F (40°C).

  • Page 4: Connecting The Equipment

    Connecting the Equipment Cisco recommends that you use the Setup Wizard to connect and configure your Cisco RV 120W. If you do not want to use the setup wizard, skip to the “Manually Connecting Your System” section on page...

  • Page 5: Using The Setup Wizard

    Make sure that all of the network hardware is powered off, including the Cisco RV 120W and cable or DSL modem. Insert the CD that shipped with the Cisco RV 120W into the PC you are using to configure the Cisco RV 120W. The Setup Wizard automatically begins.
  • Page 6 (Ethernet) ports on the back of the unit. (In this example, the LAN 2 port is used.) Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on the PC that is running the Setup Wizard. Click Next. Cisco Small Business RV 120W Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 7 Power on the cable or DSL modem and wait until the connection is active. Connect the power adapter to the Cisco RV 120W power port. Click Next. Use only the power adapter that is supplied with the unit. AUTION Using a different power adapter could damage the unit.
  • Page 8 On the Cisco RV 120W, push in the ON/OFF POWER SWITCH button. The Setup Wizard searches for the Cisco RV120W. The POWER LED on the front panel lights up green when the power adapter is connected properly and the unit is turned on.
  • Page 9 IP address. Click Next after entering the information. The Setup Wizard configures your connection, verifies the router settings, and checks the network connection. Click Next. To configure your home network, click Next. Cisco Small Business RV 120W Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 10 Enter a security key (must be at least 8 and no more than 63 characters) or use the randomly-generated one provided by the Cisco RV 120W. Keys should contain a mix of letters (both upper- and lowercase), numbers, and symbols. Security key ratings are shown to the right of the key and are rated from weak to secure.
  • Page 11 Enter a security key (must be at least 8 and no more than 63 characters) or use the randomly-generated one provided by the Cisco RV 120W. Keys should contain a mix of letters (both upper- and lowercase), numbers, and symbols. Security key ratings are shown to the right of the key and are rated from weak to secure.

  • Page 12: Connecting To Your Wireless Network

    Enter the network name (SSID). Choose the type of encryption and enter the security key that you chose when setting up the Cisco RV 120W. If you did not enable security (not recommended), leave these fields blank. Verify your wireless connection and save your settings.

  • Page 13: Suggested Next Steps

    To use the configuration utility: On a PC connected to a LAN port on the back panel of the Cisco RV 120W, start your web browser. (If you have performed the initial configuration using the Setup Wizard, you can connect wirelessly to the Cisco RV 120W.)

  • Page 14: Front Panel

    LAN—These four LEDs correspond to the four LAN (Ethernet) ports of the Cisco RV 120W. If the LED is continuously lit green, the Cisco RV 120W is connected to a device through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3, or 4). The LED for a port flashes green when the Cisco RV 120W is actively sending or receiving data over that port.

  • Page 15: Back Panel

    Back Panel RESET Button—The Reset button has two functions: • If the Cisco RV 120W is having problems connecting to the Internet, press the RESET button for less than five seconds with a paper clip or a pencil tip. This is similar to pressing the reset button on your PC to reboot it.

  • Page 16: Where To Go From Here

    Software Search box. Product Documentation Cisco RV 120W www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9923/ tsd_products_support_series_home.html Cisco Small Business Cisco Partner Central for Small www.cisco.com/web/partners/sell/smb Business (Partner Login Required) Cisco Small Business Home www.cisco.com/smb Marketplace www.cisco.com/go/marketplace Cisco Small Business RV 120W Quick Start Guide...
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  • Page 20 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. All other trademarks mentioned in this document or Website are the property of their respective owners.

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