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Getting Started
1.1 Introduction
Figure 1 – FW-3600 Outlook
The FW-3600 is a mini desktop Intel IXP based firewall platform equipped with an Intel IXP
422/425 processor. A cost-effective and fanless solution of its kind, it comes with a
pre-installed Booting Code and Linux Kernel. Its onboard mini PCI slots are tested compatible
with any type of WiFi 802.11g card and IPSec VPN Accelerating card. Software porting on the
FW-3600 is fully compatible with Firewall/VPN Software Applications.
Based on Intel’s Xcale architecture, FW-3600 bundles a 64MB SDRAM and a 16MB NOR
Flash onboard. On top of these are additional features like three FastEthernet ports and one
four-port switch, two mini PCI slots for additional flexibility.
The FW-3600 is a promising platform on various applications including Residential Security
Gateway, Residential Security Wireless Access Point, SOHO/ROBO Firewall/VPN Network
Security Appliance, Wireless 4A (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting, Administration)
Gateway, Hot Spot Accentuation and Billing System, and many more.
1.1.1 Features
Listed below are the key features of FW-3600.
Intel IXP 42x series RISC core base platform
Fanless system design
Slim-desktop form factor
Two mini-PCI sockets for expansion purposes
Easy Image Download Procedure for Software Programming