Appendix K, Regulatory Information

Appendix K

Appendix K: Regulatory Information

FCC Statement

This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

•• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices

•• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s

•• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

Safety Notices

•• Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

•• Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

•• Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

WARNING: This product contains lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Regulatory Information

Industry Canada Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.This device may not cause interference and

2.This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Avis d’Industrie Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Le fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes :

1.Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférences;

2.Ce périphérique doit accepter toutes les interférences reçues, y compris celles qui risquent d’entraîner un fonctionnement indésirable.

10/100 4-Port VPN Router

RV042 specifications

The Linksys RV042 is a robust and versatile VPN router designed for small to medium-sized businesses, offering a wide array of features that cater to networking demands. Boasting dual WAN ports, the RV042 allows users to have two internet connections, providing load balancing and failover capabilities. This means that the router can automatically switch to a secondary Internet connection if the primary fails, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity crucial for business operations.

A key feature of the RV042 is its support for Virtual Private Networking (VPN). It can accommodate up to 50 VPN tunnels simultaneously, enabling secure remote access for employees who need to connect to the office network from various locations. The router supports both PPTP and L2TP/IPsec protocols, which provide a layer of encryption, ensuring that data remains secure while transmitted over public networks.

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The RV042 also excels in its Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities, which enable users to prioritize traffic for more critical applications. This is particularly beneficial in environments where multiple applications rely on the same bandwidth, allowing businesses to maintain optimal performance for essential tasks.

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