Introduction
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v1.0, September 2006
Chapter 1
Introduction
The ProSafe VPN Firewall 50 with 8 port switch connects your local area network (LAN) to the
Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem.
The FVS338 is a complete security solution that protects your network from attacks and
intrusions. For example, the FVX538 provides support for Stateful Packet Inspection, Denial of
Service (DoS) attack protection and multi-NAT support.The VPN firewall supports multiple Web
content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts—both, via e-mail.
Network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, Website
addresses and address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for a local
network.
The FVS338 is a plug-and-play device that can be installed and configured within minutes.
Key Features
The VPN firewall provides the following features:
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One 10/100 Mbps port for an Ethernet connection to a broadband WAN device, such as a cable
modem or DSL modem, and one serial port for a dial-up modem connection to the Internet
through the public switched telephone network (PSTN).
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Dual WAN ports (one broadband and one serial) provide for increased system reliability.
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Support for up to 50 VPN tunnels.
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Easy, web-based setup for installation and management.
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URL keyword Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security.
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Quality of Service (QoS) support for traffic prioritization.
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Built in 8-port 10/100 Mbps switch.
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Extensive Protocol Support.
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Login capability.
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SNMP for manageability.
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Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.
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Flash memory for firmware upgrade.
