Asante Technologies VR2004 user manual Introduction, Features

Chapter 1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the FriendlyNET VR2004 Series VPN Se- curity Router. The router provides an easy, affordable way to com- municate over the Internet, while ensuring a secure connection to another VR2004 (or other compatible VPN solution). Whenever data is intended for the remote site, the router automatically en- crypts the data and sends it to the remote site over the Internet, where it is automatically decrypted and forwarded to the intended destination.

The FriendlyNET VR2004 is available in two configurations:

•VR2004C: Router with 4-port 10/100 LAN ports and backup modem port

•VR2004AC: Router with 4-port 10/100 LAN ports and backup modem port, plus integrated 802.11b wireless ac- cess point

1.1Features

Key features of the router include:

•Cable/DSL Modem Support: The router is compatible with all major brands of Cable/DSL modem

•Asynchronous Port: A dial-up modem (not included) can be attached to the router to automatically provide a backup connection should the Cable/DSL connection fail

•DHCP Server: Automatically assigns IP information to net- work users

•DHCP Client: Automatically gets IP information from the ISP DHCP server

•Firewall Protection: Built-in NAT firewall provides network security

•IP Sharing: Supports unrestricted Internet access for each network user at all times

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