Secure Router Advantages - 3Com OfficeConnect User Manual

When you use the Secure Router in your network
becomes your connection to the Internet. Connections can be
made directly to the Router, or through an OfficeConnect Hub or
Switch, expanding the number of computers you can have in
your network.
Figure 2 Example Network Using a Secure Router
Your existing
Cable/DSL
Modem
OfficeConnect
(Figure 2), it
Internet
OfficeConnect
OfficeConnect
Secure Router
VPN Firewall
Switch

Secure Router Advantages

The advantages of using the Secure Router include:
Provides firewall protection against Internet hacker attacks.
Implements Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) to block net-
work intrusions.
Blocks Denial of Service (DoS) attacks by using pattern
detection.
Supports Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
Initiates and terminates IPSec connections.
Terminates PPTP and L2TP over IPSec connections.
Provides hardware accelerated encryption for IPSec VPNs,
including L2TP over IPSec.
Shared Internet connection.
No need for a dedicated, "always on" computer serving as
your Internet connection.
Cross-platform operation for compatibility with Windows,
Unix and Macintosh computers.
Easy-to-use, Web-based setup and configuration.
Provides centralization of all network address settings (DHCP).
Provides Virtual Server redirection to enable remote access to
Web, FTP, and other services on your network
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