Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF560VPN User Guide
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Secure VPN Connections.
The SOHO RouteFinder VPN uses the IPSec industry standard
protocol, data encryption, and the Internet to provide high-performance, secure VPN connections.
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For LAN-to-LAN connectivity, the RouteFinder utilizes the IPSec protocol to provide up to 10
tunnels with strong 168-bit 3DES encryption using IKE and PSK key management. In addition, it
provides very high performance with 1.5 Mbps with 3 DES encryption throughput.
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For Client-to-LAN connectivity, Multi-Tech provides optional IPSec client software allowing
traveling employees and telecommuters secure access to the company’s internal network.
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Network Security Protection
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Protects a network from invalid access.
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Prevention of DoS (Denial of Service) –
Prevents the consequences of the Denial of Service,
such as network traffic congestion or ping of death.
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Hacker Attack Logging –
Supports general hacker attack pattern monitoring and logging.
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Filtering –
Prevents unauthorized packets from entering or leaving the local network.
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Connects up to 253 Users to the Internet with Broadband Speed.
With the SOHO
RouteFinder VPN, up to 253 users are connected to the Internet with only one IP account.
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LAN Segmentation.
For added LAN security, the RouteFinder can be used to segment the LAN
by connecting the corporate servers to one RouteFinder Ethernet port and the Internet Servers to
the other Ethernet port. This configuration puts the corporate servers behind a firewall and the
Internet servers outside the firewall. To continue to provide Internet access, connect a modem or
ISDN terminal adapter to the RouteFinder’s asynchronous port.
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Can Be Configured as a DHCP Server.
The SOHO RouteFinder VPN can be configured as a
DHCP server to handle request for Internet services and route to and from the ISP. Server and
Client features include:
DHCP Server –
Automatically assigns IP information to the network users.
DHCP Client –
Automatically gets IP information from the ISP DHCP server.
PPPoE Client –
Supports PPPoE client function to connect to the remote PPPoE server.
Idle Time –
Lets you set a specified idle-time before automatically disconnecting.
Dial-on-Demand –
Eliminates the need for dial-up; automatically logs to your ISP.
The RouteFinder RF560VPN
