Introduction; Key Firewall Features - NETGEAR SRXN3205 - ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall Wireless Router Reference Manual

The SRXN3205 ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall provides Internet connectivity to your local
Ethernet and wireless networks via a broadband cable or DSL modem. The SRXN3205 is a
complete security solution with a powerful and flexible firewall to safeguard your networks along
with advanced IPsec and SSL VPN technologies for secure wired and wireless connections.
Moreover, the ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall supports wireless connections over the wider
range and more robust connections afforded by 802.11N and 802.11a wireless networks. The
SRXN3205 also supports wireless bridging.
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports and WAN port ensure extremely high data transfer speeds.
The SRXN3205 is a plug-and-play device that can be installed and configured within minutes.
This chapter contains the following sections:
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"Key Firewall Features"

• "Wireless Networking Features"
• "System Requirements"
• "Package Contents"
• "Front Panel Features"
• "Rear Panel Features"
• "Default IP Address, Login Name, and Password Location"
• "Qualified Web Browsers"
Key Firewall Features
The firewall portion provides the following key features:
• A single 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet WAN port for your Internet connection.
• Built-in four-port 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN switch for extremely fast data
transfer between local network resources and all of the wireless clients.

Introduction

ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall SRXN3205 Reference Manual
v1.0, October 2008
Chapter 1
Introduction
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