Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF850/860 User Guide (PN S000400E)
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Chapter 1 – Product Description and
Specifications
Product Description
The RouteFinder
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all-in-one security appliance is designed to maximize network security without compromising
network performance. It offers a Stateful Packet Inspection firewall for the ultimate in firewall security. In
addition, it provides optional email anti-virus protection, 30-day free trial content filtering software, as well as
spam filtering. The RouteFinder security appliance uses data encryption, user authentication, and the Internet to
securely connect telecommuters, remote offices, customers, or suppliers to the corporate office while avoiding
the cost of private leased lines or dial-up charges.
RouteFinder Documentation
The Quick Start Guide is intended to provide the experienced system administrator the information needed to
quickly get the RouteFinder up and running.
The User Guide with more detailed information is provided on the RouteFinder CD or the Multi-Tech Systems,
Inc. Web site.
RouteFinder Features
See the RouteFinder Data Sheet for detailed descriptions of the following features:
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Supports IPSec and PPTP VPN tunneling
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Utilizes Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) and AES encryption
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Stateful Packet Inspection firewall with packet filter rules, DNAT, SNAT, and IP Masquerade
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Optional content filtering subscription (30-day free trial included)
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Optional anti-virus subscription
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Free spam filtering for unsolicited bulk emails
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QoS (Quality of Service) / Bandwidth allocation
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Dual WAN load balancing and failover
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High availability
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Automatic dial-backup with built-in modem (RF860) or via an external dial-up modem or ISDN terminal
adapter (RF850)
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Automatic system updates to protect your network against the latest threats and DoS attacks
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Application layer security using SMTP, HTTP, DNS, and SOCKS proxies
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Secure local or remote management using HTTP, HTTPS, or SSH
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Reporting function provides valuable troubleshooting information
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Three built-in Ethernet ports (LAN, WAN, WAN2/DMZ)
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Shared Internet access via PPPoE, DHCP or static IP
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Internet access control tools provide client and site filtering
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Traffic monitoring and reporting
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IP address mapping/port forwarding and DMZ port
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RoHS compliant
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Two-year warranty