Powerful security, with 8 ipsec vpn tunnels for secure remote access. Want strong security at a small price? Netgears prosafe vpn firewall 8 fvs114 provides business class protection. Stateful packet inspection (spi) stops major denial of service (dos) attacks. Intrusion detection alerts you to hackers and attacks. Up to 8 simultaneous virtual private network (vpn) connections protect links between business locations, encrypting all traffic as it traverses the internet - perfect for telecommuters and remote offices. With 4 10/100 mbps 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. Features: securely connects up to 8 remote office users to your office network via vpn. Ultimate security from a stateful packet inspection (spi). Firewall with denial of service (dos) protection and intrusion detection using stateful packet inspection (spi). Network address translation (nat) routing to share broadband connections, integrated 4 port 10/100 mbps switch ports for small office environment up to 253 users, 10/100 wan port is ready for high-speed broadband, smart wizard and vpn wizard for ease of use. Specifications: physical interfaces: lan ports: four (4) 10/100 mbps auto-sensing, auto uplink, rj-45 ports. Wan port: 10/100base-t ethernet rj-45 port to connect to any broadband modem, such as dsl or cable. Security features: spi firewall: stateful packet inspection (spi) to prevent notorious denial of service (dos) attacks, intrusion detection system (ids) including logging, reporting and e-mail alerts, address, service and protocol, web url keyword filtering, prevent replay attack (reassembly attack), port/service blocking. Advanced features include block java/url/activex based on extension, ftp/smtp/rpc program filtering. Vpn functionality: eight (8) dedicated vpn tunnels, manual key and internet key exchange security association (ike sa) assignment with pre-shared key and rsa/dsa signatures, key life and ike lifetime time settings, perfect forward secrecy (diffie-hellman groups 1 and 2 and oakley support), operating modes (main, aggressive, quick), fully qualified domain name (fqdn) support for dynamic ip address vpn connections. Ipsec support: ipsec-based 56-bit (des), 168-bit (3des), or 256-bit (aes) encryption algorithm, md5 or sha-1 hashing algorithm, ah/ah-esp support, pki features with x.509 V.3 certificate support, remote access vpn (client-to-site), site-tosite vpn, ipsec nat traversal (vpn pass-through). Mode of operation: one-to-one/many-to-one multi-network address translation (nat), classical routing, unrestricted users per port. Ip address assignment: static ip address assignment, internal dhcp server on lan, dhcp client on wan, pppoe client support. Performance features: throughput: up to 11.5 Mbps wan-to-lan, up to 2.1 Mbps for 3des throughput. Protocol support: network: ip routing, tcp/ip, udp, icmp, pppoe. Ip addressing: dhcp (client and server). Routing: rip v1, ripv2 (static routing, dynamic routing). Vpn/security: ipsec (esp, ah), md5, sha-1, des, 3des, ike, pki, aes. User support: lan: up to 253 users. Maintenance: save/restore configuration, restore defaults, upgrades via web browser, display statistics, logging, syslog support. Hardware specifications: processor: 200 mhz 32-bit risc, memory: 2mb flash, 16mb sdram, power requirements: 100-240vac, 50-60hz, power adapter: 12v dc, 1.0A plug is localized to country of sale. Dimensions: 5.54 X 3.92 X 1.05 In (14.06 X 9.95 X 2.66 Cm). Warranty: netgear 3 year warranty. System requirements: cable, dsl, satellite or wireless broadband modem and internet service. Ethernet connectivity from broadband modem. Network card for each connected pc. Network software (e.G. windows). Internet explorer 5.0 Or higher or netscape navigator 7.2 Or higher. Package contents: fvs114 prosafe vpn firewall 8, ethernet cable, installation guide, resource cd, warranty/support information card.