Routers are essentially devices that let you send data to the appropriate part of the computer network. Routers can be wireless and wired and now days the
former one is on demand. It is mainly due to the storage and performance factors. Since it uses wireless technology uninterrupted service will be avoided as there are no clumps of wires that stand in the way of smooth transmission. Netgear proudly introduces Netgear FVG318 8-Port ProSafe VPN Firewall Broadband Wireless Router that works at its best. Compact storage is made possible with a dimension of 252 x 180 x 40 mm and a weight of 1.22 kg.
Technical features
With this Netgear wireless router you can connect 8 IPSec VPN connections at the same time. This is made possible with 3DES (168-bit) & 256-bit AES IPSec Encryption. Integrated 802.11g wireless access point can transfer data at a rapid speed of 108 Mbps. It also features 802.11i WiFi Protected Access 2. In addition to that 8 port 10/100 Fast Switch & 1 WAN port is included. This unit is SNMP manageable and VPNC certified and optimized for NETGEAR’s NMS100 s/w and for NETGEAR’s VPN s/w respectively.
Static and dynamic routing is made possible with RIP v1 and v2. PPPoE is the Internet protocols supported by the unit. Both DHCP server and client are facilitated in the device. Easy installation is made possible with Smart Wizard and VPN Wizard. WiFi Multimedia offers enhanced multimedia experience. All the signals are detected, received and transmitted through 5dBi detachable antenna. It features Non-NAT & NAT mode, Many-to-One (NAT), One-to-One and Full Routing (Non-NAT). RJ-45 Ethernet Port is the provided WAN port.
Other details
This broadband router is compatible with exposed host. Physical interface includes + LAN ports: 8x 10/100Mbps auto-sensing, Auto Uplink RJ-45 ports and WAN port: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to any broadband modem, such as DSL or cable. Security aspect is well considered and it supports features such as SPI Firewall VPN Functionality, IPSec Support, Mode of Operation and IP Address Assignment.
Performance and management features
Unhindered performance is ensured with enhanced features. It is characterized by the speed in the transference of signals that is up to 12.5 Mbps WAN-to-LAN and up to 1.2 Mbps for 3DES. Management interface includes administration interface, configurations, and updates. In case of administration feature, SNMP (v2c) support, Web graphic user interface and Secure Sockets Layer are supported. User name password protection, secure remote management, IP address and password are included. Upload and download configuration settings and up gradable flash memory is offered.
Supported protocols
Protocols supported in this unit for network are IP routing, TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP and PPPoE. For IP addressing, it supports DHCP (client and sever) and the routing protocols supported are RIP v1, RIPv2 (Static Routing, Dynamic Routing). The VPN/Security protocols supported are IPSec (ESP, AH), MD5, SHA-1, DES, 3DES, IKE, PKI and AES. Save/Restore Configuration, Restore Defaults, Upgrades via Web Browser and Display Statistics are the maintenance features supported by the device.
Hardware specifications
Integrated processor is Atheros 2316 SOC 32bit MIPS that offer effective processing. Memory featured is 4MB flash and 16MB SDRAM. 12VDC, 1.0A is the required power adaptor and the power required is 100~240 VAC, 50~60 Hz. Requirements are Cable, DSL, Satellite or Wireless Broadband modem and Internet service, Ethernet connectivity from Broadband modem, Network card for each connected PC, Network Software (e.g. Windows) and Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape Navigator 7.2 or higher.
Manufacturer, Netgear offers 3 years warranty on purchase of Netgear FVG318 Wireless Router.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Netgear |
| Model | FVG318 8-Port ProSafe |
| Router Type | Wireless |
| Data transfer speed | 108 Mbps |
| Interfaces | LAN ports: 8x 10/100Mbps auto-sensing, Auto Uplink RJ-45 ports WAN port: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to any broadband |
| Number of network ports | 8 |
| Security | Yes |
| Supported OS | Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Mac OS, NetWare, UNIX, or Linux |
| Use with Laptops | Yes |
| Use with desktops | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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