Chapter 1: Introduction; The Etherfast; Cable/Dsl Vpn Router With 4-Port 10/100 Switch; Features - Linksys BEFVP41 User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

The EtherFast

® Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port 10/100
Switch
The Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch
Congratulations on your purchase of an Instant Broadband™ EtherFast
Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch. The Instant Broadband™
EtherFast ® Cable/DSL VPN Router from Linksys is the perfect solution for
sharing a high-speed broadband Internet connection while still maintaining the
ultimate in network security.
Utilizing 56-bit DES and 168-bit 3DES encryption, header authentication, and
IKE key exchange access control, the EtherFast
Private Network (VPN) capability provides complete data privacy.
The EtherFast ® Cable/DSL VPN Router also boasts an impressive array of fea-
tures including PPPoE support, NAT firewall, and a convenient web manage-
ment interface. Since the Router is compatible with virtually all major operat-
ing systems, it's easy to set up and use, making the Instant Broadband™
EtherFast ® Cable/DSL VPN Router the perfect solution for your broadband
needs.

Features

• Full IPSec Virtual Private Network (VPN) capability
• Supports (56-Bit) DES and (168-Bit) 3DES Encryption Algorithms
• Supports MD5 and SHA Authentication Algorithms
• Supports IKE Key Management
• Hardware Security Co-Processor Inside
• Supports Up to 70 Tunnels
• Compatible with other IPSec VPN Products
• Acts as a DHCP Server for Your Existing Network
• NAT, PPPoE, IP Filter, and MAC Filter Support
• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free
US Calls
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
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Instant Broadband™ Series
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® Router's full IPSec Virtual
EtherFast

Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch

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Package Contents

• One Linksys Instant Broadband™ EtherFast
4-Port 10/100 Switch
• One power adapter
• One user guide and registration card (not shown)
• One Quick Install (not shown)
• One Tech Helper CD-ROM

System Requirements

• One RJ-45 Broadband Internet connection
• One PC with an installed 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet card
• TCP/IP network protocol for each PC
• UTP Category 5 (or better) network cable with RJ-45 connector
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or later.
(5.0 and 4.7, respectively, are strongly recommended.)
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