Linksys BEFVP41

EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch
Chapter 1: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of an Instant Broadband
®
EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch. The Instant Broadband™
EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL VPN Router from Linksys is the perfect solution for
sharing a high-speed broadband Internet connection while still maintaining the
ultimate in network security.
Utilizing 56-bit DES and 168-bit 3DES encryption, Encapsulated Secure
Payload (ESP), and IKE key exchange access control, the EtherFast
®
Router’s
full IPSec Virtual Private Network (VPN) capability provides complete data
privacy.
The EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL VPN Router also boasts an impressive array of fea-
tures including PPPoE support, NAT firewall, and a convenient web manage-
ment interface. Since the Router is compatible with virtually all major operat-
ing systems, it’s easy to set up and use, making the Instant Broadband™
EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL VPN Router the perfect solution for your broadband
needs.
• Full IPSec Virtual Private Network (VPN) capability
• Supports (56-Bit) DES and (168-Bit) 3DES Encryption Algorithms
• Supports MD5 and SHA Authentication
• Supports IKE Key Management
• Hardware Security Co-Processor Inside
• Supports Up to 70 Simultaneous Tunnels
• Compatible with other IPSec VPN Software/Hardware Products
• Acts as a DHCP Server for Your Existing Network
• NAT, PPPoE, IP Filter, and MAC Filter Support
• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free
US Calls
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
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Instant Broadband
®
Series
Appendix D: SNMP Functions 94
Appendix E: How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail &
Web Addresses 95
Appendix F: Installing the TCP/IP Protocol 98
Appendix G: Finding the MAC Address and
IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 100
Appendix H: Glossary 104
Appendix I: Specifications 115
Environmental 115
Appendix J: Warranty Information 116
Appendix K: Contact Information 117
The EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port 10/100
Switch
Features