User guide

Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RF560VPN User Guide 5
Chapter 1 – Introduction and
Description
Welcome to the world of Internet security. Your Multi-Tech SOHO RouteFinder VPN Internet security
appliance, Model RF560VPN, is ideal for the small branch office or telecommuter who needs secure
access to the corporate LAN.
In addition to providing a WAN Ethernet port for DSL or cable broadband Internet access, it also offers
both client-to-LAN and LAN-to-LAN connectivity based on the IPSec protocol. The SOHO RouteFinder
supports up to 10 IPSec tunnels and provides 3DES encryption with 1.5 Mbps throughput.
The RF560VPN is a cost-effective, easy-to-manage solution that is ideal for small- to medium-sized
businesses through the use of Network Address Translation (NAT). Since NAT provides for the
sharing of a single connection, you save the cost of multiple Internet accounts. See the Glossary for
more about NAT.
Key Features
· One WAN Ethernet port connects to a DSL or cable modem for shared Internet access.
· Supports up to 10 IPSec VPN tunnels for secure LAN-to-LAN and Client-to-LAN access over the
Internet.
· 3DES encryption throughput of 1.5 Mbps.
· Built-in 4-port 10/100M bps switch.
· Built-in firewall and DHCP services with Network Address Translation (NAT).
· Protects your LAN against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.
· Internet access controls provide client and site filtering.
· Asynchronous port for automatic dial-backup.
· Network monitoring allows the network administrator to view all incoming and outgoing packets,
status of connections, and specific connection events via a Syslog server.
· Configuration and management using any Web browser.
· Works with H.323 Voice over IP products including Multi-Tech MultiVOIP gateways or Microsoft
NetMeeting.
· PPPoE support.
· Supports Windows Plug and Play
· Flash memory allows easy firmware upgrades.
· IP address mapping/port forwarding.
· Two-year warranty.