Advanced Settings

 

DHCP:

Dynamic host configuration protocol automatically assigns

 

IP address to specified clients. Choose address pool range.

 

Reserve LAN IP addresses for selected devices (by MAC

 

addresses).

Virtual Server:

De-Militarized Zone (DMZ) for specific IP address. Forward

 

service port range to specific LAN IP address.

Static Routing:

Destination IP address, subnet mask and gateway address.

Dynamic Routing:

Send (RIP 1, RIP 1/2) and receive (RIP 1, RIP 1/2).

LAN Filtering:

Secure packet inspection (SPI) filters (block or pass) out-

 

bound LAN traffic based on specified protocols, IP address

 

range and destination service port ranges.

WAN Filtering:

Secure packet inspection (SPI) filters (block or pass) in-

 

bound WAN traffic based on specified protocols, IP address

 

range and destination service port ranges.

Administration:

Password, enable remote administration, remote admin

 

HTTP port, remote IP address and remote ping. Enable

 

system log, log server IP address and detail IPSec debug

 

log. Force PPPoE to reconnect. Force maximum transmis-

 

sion unit (MTU) size.

Dynamic DNS:

Dynamic DNS server, host name, user name and password.

 

Accepts wildcards.

URL Filtering:

Blocks access to targeted URLs

Email Alert:

Sends system alerts and logs via email to email server and

 

destination email address. Schedule immediately, hourly,

 

daily (at specific time) or only when log is full.

System Tools

 

Intruder Detection:

Identifies suspicious activity and protects against 11 differ-

 

ent types of denial of service (DoS) attacks, logs time, pro-

 

tocol, source IP address (and port), destination IP address

 

(and port) and describes event.

Routing Table:

Displays type (INTF, RIP1), destination IP address, subnet

 

mask, gateway IP address and hop count.

System Status:

Summarizes complete router configuration and status.

Settings:

Saves or loads router settings from a file (or factory default).

Upgrade Firmware:

Links to asante.com to check for latest firmware. Upgrade

 

firmware from a file.

Reset Device:

Restarts router.

Security Features

 

Firewall:

Hides local network addresses behind the router using Net-

 

work address translation (NAT). Secure Packet Inspection

 

(SPI) evaluates both inbound (WAN) and outbound (LAN)

 

packets.

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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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