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Introduction
4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN
Chapter 1
Chapter 1:
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the 4-Port Gigabit Security Router
with VPN. The Linksys 4-Port Gigabit Security Router with
VPN is an advanced Internet-sharing network solution for
your small business needs. Like any router, it lets multiple
computers in your office share an Internet connection.
The 4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN also features a
built-in 4-Port full-duplex 10/100/1000 Ethernet switch to
connect four PCs directly, or you can connect more hubs
and switches to create as big a network as you need.
The Virtual Private Network (VPN) capability creates
encrypted “tunnels” through the Internet, allowing up to
5 remote offices and 5 traveling users to securely connect
into your office network from off-site. Users connecting
through a VPN tunnel are attached to your company’s
network — with secure access to files, e-mail, and your
intranet — just as if they were in the building. You can also
use the VPN capability to allow users on your small office
network to securely connect out to a corporate network.
The QoS features provide consistent voice and video
quality throughout your business.
The 4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN can serve as a
DHCP Server, and has a powerful SPI firewall and Intrusion
Prevention System (IPS) to protect your PCs against
intruders and most known Internet attacks. It can be
configured to filter internal users’ access to the Internet,
and has IP and MAC address filtering so you can specify
exactly who has access to your network. Configuration is a
snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.
This user guide will give you all the information you need
to connect, set up, and configure your Router.
