Appendix G. Specifications

Connectors:

LAN: 4 Fast Ethernet (100BaseTX, 10BaseT): RJ-45

 

WAN: 1 Fast Ethernet (100BaseTX, 10BaseT): RJ-45

 

COM: Serial (analog modem or ISDN TA): DB9

VR2004AC

WLAN: 11 Mbps (802.11b) at 18 dBm signal with

 

Status Indicators:

Power, Status, Link/Activity (per port), WAN, COM and

Wireless (VR2004AC only) ports.

 

Software Overview

 

Administration:

Configure locally or remotely from a web browser (Internet

Explorer or Netscape, version 4 or later)

Device Information:

Router IP address, LAN MAC address, WAN MAC ad-

dress and firmware version.

 

Device Status:

Graphical display of LAN, Cable/DSL Modem and Backup

Modem status. DHCP log with LAN IP and MAC address.

Setup Wizard:

Guide user through the initial configuration: time zone,

 

device IP, ISP settings (dynamic or static IP address),

 

PPPoE/PPTP (user name, password), Cable (host name,

 

domain name), Device MAC address, Wireless

 

(VR2004AC: SSID, channel, 64 or 128-bit WEP encryp-

 

tion), Modem (phone number, user name, password, IP,

 

baud rate, initialization strings) and VPN settings.

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

 

Connections:

Select up to 8 simultaneous connections (tunnels).

Identifiers:

Local IPSec and remote IPSec.

Remote Network IP:

Address, netmask and gateway.

Network Interface:

WAN or COM ports.

Secure Associations:

Choose IKE or manual key.

 

For IKE, perfect forward secure, pre-shared key, key life

 

and IKE lifetime.

 

For manual, incoming SPI, outgoing SPI, NULL/

 

DES/3DES encryption protocols, encryption key, MD5/

 

SHA-1 authentication protocols and authentication key.

Server Interoperability:

Cisco 2600 Series Routers, Nokia VPN CC500 Gateway,

 

Multitech RouteFinder RF650VPN, SonicWALL and

 

CheckPoint SecureVPN

Client Interoperability:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Nortel IPSec Client, Red

 

Hat Linux 7.0, Ashley Laurent VPCom Client, SSH Senti-

 

nel VPN Client and SafeNet

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VR2004 Series specifications

Asante Technologies has been at the forefront of networking solutions for businesses, and their VR2004 Series is a testament to their dedication to innovation and performance. Designed with small to medium-sized businesses in mind, this series offers a robust solution for modern networking needs. The VR2004 Series combines advanced technologies with a user-centric design, ensuring effective management and seamless connectivity.

One of the standout features of the VR2004 Series is its high-speed performance. Equipped with a powerful processor, the VR2004 enables rapid data processing and efficient handling of multiple connections. This ensures that businesses can rely on steady and fast network access, even during peak usage times. With multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports, the series caters to the bandwidth demand of various applications, from video conferencing to large file transfers.

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