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Cisco RVS4000 Security Router with VPN Administrator Guide
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Cisco RVS4000 4-Port Gigabit Security Router with
VPN. The 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,
email, 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. You can configure the router 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 administration guide will give you all the information you need to connect, set
up, and configure your router.
