Chapter 1 – Product Description, Features, and Overview
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinderVPN RF760/660/600VPN User Guide (PN S000323D) 8
RouteFinder Applications. The RouteFinder combines Virtual Private Networking (VPN), firewall, e-mail anti-virus
protection, and content filtering in one box. It is a cost-effective, easy to manage solution that is ideal for the small to medium
business looking to add one or all of the following applications to their network:
Remote User VPN. The client-to-LAN VPN application replaces traditional dial-in remote access by allowing a remote user
to connect to the corporate LAN through a secure tunnel over the Internet. The advantage is that a remote user can make a
local call to an Internet Service Provider, without sacrificing the company’s security, as opposed to a long distance call to the
corporate remote access server.
Branch Office VPN. The LAN-to-LAN VPN application sends network traffic over the branch office Internet connection
instead of relying on dedicated leased line connections. This can save thousands of dollars in line costs and reduce overall
hardware and management expenses.
Firewall Security. As businesses move toward always-on broadband Internet connections, the network becomes more
vulnerable to Internet hackers. The RouteFinder provides a full-featured Stateful Packet Inspection firewall to provide
security from intruders attempting to access the office LAN.
Email Anti-Virus Protection. An optional email virus protection subscription ensures the network is protected against the
latest virus outbreaks.
Content Filtering. A free, one-year URL content filtering subscription allows you to automatically manage what Web content
is available.
Plug-and-Play Security Appliance. The RouteFinder plugs in at the Internet connection of each office. It provides three
independent network interfaces (LAN, WAN and DMZ) that separate the protected office network from the Internet while
offering an optional public network for hosting Web, e-mail, or ftp servers. Each network interface is independently monitored
and visually displayed on the front of the RouteFinder.
Secure VPN Connections. The RouteFinder uses IPSec and PPTP industry standard protocols, data encryption, user
authentication, and the Internet to provide high-performance, secure VPN connections. For LAN-to-LAN connectivity, the
RouteFinder utilizes the IPSec protocol with strong 168-bit 3DES encryption using IKE and PSK key management. In
addition, it provides very high performance with 15M bps (RF660VPN) of 3DES encryption throughput. The RF600VPN = 3M
bps and the RF760VPN = 50M bps. For client-to-LAN connectivity, Multi-Tech provides optional IPSec client software. The
RouteFinder also supports remote users that want to use the PPTP VPN client built into the Windows operating system. This
provides 40-bit or 128-bit encryption, user name and password authentication.
State-of-the-Art Firewall Security. The RouteFinder provides network layer security utilizing Stateful Packet Inspection, the
sophisticated firewall technology found in large enterprise firewalls, to protect the network against intruders and Denial of
Service (DoS) attacks. It also uses Network Address Translation (NAT) to hide internal, non-routable IP addresses and
allows internal hosts with unregistered IP addresses to function as Internet-reachable servers. In addition to network layer
security, it provides application level security using SMTP, HTTP, DNS, and SOCKS proxies. The RouteFinder also utilizes
filters to block specific Internet content to protect against viruses, dangerous ActiveX controls, Java, Javascript, and Cookies.
An automatic update feature provides the highest level of security by automatically downloading and installing the latest
system software and security patches protecting against any newly discovered hacker attacks with a single click.
Content Filtering. The RouteFinder includes a one-year URL content filtering subscription. It utilizes SurfControl® content
categorization list, the world's largest database of Internet content, which includes 5 million Web sites covering over 900
million Web pages. Daily updates of categorized sites are available for download. In addition, it includes URL Access and
Deny Reporting. The subscription can easily be renewed on an annual basis.
Automatic Dial Backup. The RouteFinder provides a serial port that, when connected to a dial-up modem or ISDN terminal
adapter, can serve as a backup resource for Internet access and VPN tunneling if your cable or DSL service goes down. In
addition to the serial port, the RouteFinder RF660VPN and RF760VPN models include a built-in modem.
Optional VPN Client Software. Multi-Tech provides an easy-to-use IPSec VPN client software that transparently secures
Internet communications anytime, anywhere. VPN client software is ideal for business users who travel frequently or work
from home. It provides secure remote access through the RouteFinder VPN gateway for applications such as remote
access, file transfer, e-mail, Web browsing, messaging or IP telephony. Encryption and authentication operations are
completely transparent to the end user. In general, IPSec provides stronger encryption than PPTP resulting in better overall
security.
Comprehensive Service and Support. The Multi-Tech commitment to service means we provide a two-year product
warranty and service that includes telephone technical support, 24-hour web site and FTP support.