The Cisco RVS4000 Gigabit Security Router delivers secure, high-speed network access with ... more
switching capabilities to help staff in small businesses safely connect to required resources. IPsec VPN capabilities allow employees working remotely to access
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The Cisco RVS4000 Gigabit Security Router delivers secure, high-speed network access with ... more
switching capabilities to help staff in small businesses safely connect to required resources. IPsec VPN capabilities allow employees working remotely to access
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Advantages: Powerful, Easy to configure, Good support, Low cost Disadvantages: Needs extra 'modem' for each broadband Connection, Occasional reboots required
the 2950 as a router with the added bonus of having VPN capabilities but with a CISCO, although considerably more expensive, usually has hardware that is made for the job in particular so I would expect a CISCO to perform better than the Draytek (but I do not know from experience).
A CISCOrouter would probably require fewer reboots (maybe once a year or even less) so they are more reliable but they would require a CISCO qualified engineer to configure (at cost). Despite this, if the budget allows, I?d also consider CISCO products for the added security and reliability. However for a small to medium business where budget is limited, the Draytek Vigor 2950 can do the job, is easy to configure, is low cost and has good manufacturer support so I?m happy to recommend it.
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Advantages: Fast, Secure and Efficient Internet Connection Disadvantages: High level of Technical Expertise needed to setup more advanced features
The Cisco 800 Series Routers provide a solution for high speed, secure and above all reliable Internet connection. The 857 model is specifically designed for connecting small office / home office (Soho) networks to the Internet via ADSL (asymmetric digital subscriber line) or "Broadband" technologies. For those of you who know little of Broadband (ADSL), it is a new technology that allows more data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines at higher download rates.
Typically home users connect to the Internet via a Modem, often supplied by there internet service provider. However, this solution of internet connectivity is far from ideal in a mission critical environment. If you don't know what a router is, it is unlikely you need one. However, if you wish to connect to the internet in a fast and secure manner a router is the only ...
Advantages: Reliable, Fast, Easy to configure, Lots of features, USB for sharing drives Disadvantages: Bit expensive, Not full speed with every machine
of features and even a USB port for sharing files on drives
- Lifetime manufacturer's warranty!
CONS
- Too sensitive to power cuts
- A bit expensive
- Not full speed on my laptop despite it having a Wireless N network card
VERDICT
This is one of the best routers I've ever used and it hasn't given me any grief until I had a power cut, which pretty much broke it. However, it survived a further 2-3 power cuts so maybe it was a one off. It is a bit on the expensive side but not as much as business routers. There is another router from Belkin that costs even more than this one but that one tells you your broadband speed and other stuff on a display on the router itself, how cool is that? As for this Belkin N+ modem router, it has all the features you could need and more unless you need VPN (connects you to a network securely over ...
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General
MPN
RVS4000-UK, RVS4000, RVS4000-EU
Device Type
Router
Form Factor
External
Width
17 cm
Depth
17 cm
Height
4.1 cm
Weight
380 g
Localisation
United Kingdom, Europe
Networking
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Integrated Switch
4-port switch
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Switching Protocol
Ethernet
Network / Transport Protocol
PPTP, L2TP, IPSec
Routing Protocol
RIP-1, RIP-2, static IP routing
Remote Management Protocol
SNMP 1, SNMP 2c, HTTP, HTTPS
Performance
Firewall throughput : 800 Mbps
Capacity
VPN tunnels (remote access) : 5
Status Indicators
Port status, power, status
Features
Firewall protection, auto-sensing per device, dynamic IP address assignment , DHCP support, NAT support, VPN support, PAT support, auto-negotiation, Syslog support, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), DoS attack prevention, content filtering, dynamic DNS server, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), E-mail alert, VPN passthrough, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), URL filtering, firmware upgradable, Quality of Service (QoS)
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1x
Expansion / connectivity
Interfaces
4 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 ( WAN )
Miscellaneous
Cables (Details)
1 x network cable
Encryption Algorithm
Triple DES, MD5, SHA-1, PEAP
Authentication Method
RADIUS
Works with Windows Vista
Software and devices that carry the Works with Windows Vista logo have been tested for baseline compatibility with PC's running.
Compliant Standards
FCC Class B certified, CE, ICES-003
Power
Power Device
Power adapter - external
Software / system requirements
OS Provided
Linux
Software Included
Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 1 year
Intrusion definitions update - 1 year
Environmental parameters
Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C
Humidity Range Operating
10 - 85%
Manufacturer's product description
The Cisco RVS4000 Gigabit Security Router delivers secure, high-speed network access with switching capabilities to help staff in small businesses safely connect to required resources. IPsec VPN capabilities allow employees working remotely to access files and email as securely as if they were in the office.Fast Gigabit speeds, internally and externally, allow your employees to send and receive large files quickly and easily. Strong security features include a proven firewall with an intrusion prevention system (IPS) that scans deep - detecting and blocking most worms, Trojan horses, and denial-of-service attacks.
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