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EtherFast

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Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch

Chapter 1: Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of an Instant Broadband

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EtherFast

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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

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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.

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Full IPSec Virtual Private Network (VPN) capability
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Supports (56-Bit) DES and (168-Bit) 3DES Encryption Algorithms

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Supports MD5 and SHA Authentication

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Supports IKE Key Management

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Hardware Security Co-Processor Inside

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Supports Up to 70 Simultaneous Tunnels

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Compatible with other IPSec VPN Software/Hardware Products

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Acts as a DHCP Server for Your Existing Network

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NAT, PPPoE, IP Filter, and MAC Filter Support

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Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free 
US Calls

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1-Year Limited Warranty

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Instant Broadband

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Series

Environmental

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