Linksys RVS4000 VPN Router Configuration Guide

About this manual

The document provides an overview of the Linksys RVS4000 VPN router and describes how to set up IPSec VPN pass‑through, create VPN tunnels, and configure the TheGreenBow IPSec VPN client to work with the router. It includes network topology examples, router restrictions, and firmware information.

Step‑by‑step instructions cover enabling IPSec, PPTP and L2TP pass‑through, defining local and remote security groups, selecting encryption and authentication methods, and troubleshooting with tools such as Wireshark.

What's inside

• Introduction
• VPN Network topology
• Linksys RVS4000 Restrictions
• Linksys RVS4000 VPN Gateway
• Linksys RVS4000 VPN configuration
• Tools in case of trouble
• VPN Client Phase 1 (IKE) Configuration
• VPN Client Phase 2 (IPSec) Configuration
• Open IPSec VPN tunnels

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How do I enable IPSec Pass‑Through on the Linksys RVS4000?

Select the VPN tab, enable the ‘IPSec Pass Through’ option, and click ‘Save Settings’.

What tool is recommended for troubleshooting VPN connection problems?

Wireshark is recommended to capture and analyze traffic for VPN troubleshooting.