Back To School : NETGEAR FVS318 ProSafe VPN Firewall

Manufacturer's description

Want the utmost in network security for your office? NETGEAR's FVS318 ProSafe VPN Firewall provides business-class protection at a NAT router price. This completely equipped, broadband-capable Virtual Private Network (VPN) firewall is a true firewall and provides it all - Denial of Service (DoS) protection and Intrusion Detection using Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), URL access and content filtering, logging, reporting, and real-time alerts. It initiates up to 8 IPSec VPN tunnels simultaneously, reducing your operating costs and maximizing the security of your network. With 8 auto-sensing, Auto Uplink switched LAN ports and Network Address Translation (NAT) routing, up to 253 users can access your broadband connection at the same time.

The FVS318 initiates up to 8 IPSec VPN tunnels simultaneously, allowing for secured connections to branch offices and the "on-the-go" mobile workforce. Network Address Translation (NAT) routing enables shared access to your broadband connection. Includes Web page URL content filtering and 168-bit 3DES IPSec encryption capability. It sends you e-mail notification of network activity - reporting and tracking of hacker attempts - as well as real-time alerts.

Has everything you want for maximum security coverage: True Firewall using Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and Intrusion Detection features, Denial of Service (DoS) attack protection, and VPN pass-through for extra security. There's even a Kensington Lock slot on the unit for theft protection. And with free Freedom anti-virus and privacy protection software, the FVS318 ProSafe VPN Firewall provides optimal value and defense against network security threats.

Smart Wizard connects to your ISP quickly; the easy-to-use Web-based configuration screen and Install Assistant reduce setup time. Remote administration capability makes connecting to multiple sites a breeze.

Make a VPN connection to other FVS318's or through client software (not included). Support for DHCP (client and server) as well as PPPoE allows for easy, widespread deployment.