High on security, this true firewall provides Denial of Service (DoS) protection and Intrusion Detection using Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), URL keyword filtering, logging, reporting, and real-time alerts. It supports up to 50 IPSec VPN tunnels simultaneously using Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), reducing your operating costs and improving the security of your network. With 8 auto-sensing, Auto Uplinkâ„¢ switched LAN ports and Network Address Translation (NAT) routing, up to 253 users can access your broadband connection at the same time.

Benefits:

• Up to 50 simultaneous IPSec VPN security associations
• SNMP support for use with any SNMP-based software, such as NETGEAR ProSafe Network •Management Software NMS100
• True Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and Intrusion Detection
• Denial of Service (DoS) attack protection
• Built-in serial port for dial-up access and autofailover
• NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client single user license included - additional may be purchased separately.
• Compatible with other VPNC-certified IPSec VPN devices and software

• Surefire:Built-in serial port provides a backup connection for an external analog modem - no downtime if your broadband connection fails.
• Business-Class Secure and Manageable:Supports up to 50 IPSec VPN tunnels simultaneously, allowing for secured connections to branch offices and your "on-the-go" mobile workforce. Network Address Translation (NAT) routing enables shared access to your broadband connection.
• Thoroughly Protected: Takes care of all your security needs, with True Firewall using Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), Denial of Service (DoS) attack protection, and VPN pass-through for extra security. SYSLOG and email reporting enable thorough network monitoring. IKE authentication provides peace of mind against unauthorized VPN network access. The ProSafe VPN Firewall 50 provides optimal value and defense against network security threats.
• Easy To Use: Smart Wizard connects to your ISP quickly; the user-friendly Web-based configuration screen and install assistant reduce setup time. The VPN wizard automates VPN configuration and secure remote administration via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) makes it simple to connect to multiple sites. Support for DHCP (client and server) as well as PPPoE allows for easy, widespread deployment. This well-built firewall has an integrated 8-port 10/100 Mbps switch and is compatible with Windows, UNIX, Macintosh, and Linux O/S. It comes with an Ethernet cable, and Auto Uplink on the LAN ports eliminates the need for crossover cables.
• Flexible & Durable:Make a VPN connection to other VPN devices or connect through NETGEAR's ProSafe VPN Client software. Includes NETGEAR's ProSafe VPN Client Software VPN01L single user license. Additional items sold separately in single and five-user licenses - supports popular Microsoft Windows platforms and is easy to configure, costeffective and provides broad security support. The rugged metal unit houses advanced, high-quality electronics, and NETGEAR's tested and proven technology is backed by a 3-year warranty.

Physical Interfaces:

• LAN ports: Eight (8) 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing, Auto Uplink RJ-45 ports (one Cat 5 UTP cable included)
• WAN ports: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to any broadband modem, such as DSL or cable ;RS-232 serial port with DB-9 connector for an external analog modem

Security Features:

• Firewall: Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) to prevent notorious Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, Intrusion Detection System (IDS) including logging, reporting and e-mail alerts, Web URL keyword filtering
• VPN Functionality: Fifty (50) dedicated VPN tunnels, Manual key and Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Security Association (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)
• Mode of Operation: Network Address Translation (NAT), static routing, unrestricted users per port, NAT-off classical routing
• IP Address Assignment: Static IP address assignment, internal DHCP server on LAN, DHCP client on WAN, PPPoE client support

Performance Features:

• Throughput: 90+ Mbps WAN-to-LAN, up to 50 Mbps 3DES VPN

Protocol Support:

• Network: IP routing, TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, PPPoE
• IP addressing: DHCP (client and server)
• Routing: RIP v1, RIP v2 (Static Routing, Dynamic Routing)
• VPN/Security: IPSec (ESP, AH), MD5, SHA-1, DES, 3DES, IKE, AES, PKI

User Support:

• LAN: Up to 253 users

Modem Support:

• Most popular broadband, and Hayes-compatible analog modems.