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Cisco RV042 4-port 10/100 VPN Router - Dual WAN
Average Rating: 3.0
Price: Too low to display
Manufacturer: CISCO SYSTEMS - ENTERPRISE
UPC: 745883560530
LAN Ports - 4 10/100 Mbps RJ-45
WAN Ports - 2 10/100 Mbps RJ-45
Weight - 1.27 lbs.

The Cisco RV042 Dual WAN VPN Router, formerly part of the Linksys Business Series, is designed and built for small businesses. It provides connection sharing and secure remote access at the heart of your network to allow your employees to access the resources they need to be productive. The second WAN port can be used for backup or to connect to a second provider to increase bandwidth. Strong security features include VPN, a proven firewall, and an optional security service that helps fight spam, viruses, and other threats. The built-in switch can connect devices in the office or additional switches.

VPNs: A Beginner's Guide
Average Rating: 4.5
Price: $37.57
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill/OsborneMedia
UPC: 783254037359
Ideal for connecting branch offices and remote workers, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) provide a cost-effective, secure method for connecting to a network. This book is a step-by-step guide to deploying one of the fastest growing methods for remote access, global connections, and extranet connectivity. From understanding VPN technology to security features of VPN to actual implementations, this book covers it all.

NETGEAR FVS318 ProSafe VPN Firewall 8 with 8-Port 10/100 Switch
Average Rating: 3.5
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Manufacturer: Netgear
UPC: 606449023381
Wired VPN with 8-port 10/100 Mbps switch
Business-class security includes SPI firewall and an Intrusion Detection System
Eight dedicated VPN tunnels to protect links between locations
Backed by 3-Year warranty
The Netgear FVS318 is a cost-effective way to utilize VPN technology for your small business. It provides you with 8 IPSec based VPN ports and features firewall capabilities, as well as true Denial of Service (DoS) protection. The FVS318 is also a switch & Cable/DSL router - giving you the complete networking package.

VPNs Illustrated: Tunnels, VPNs, and IPsec
Average Rating: 3.5
Price: $52.29
Author: Jon C. Snader
Manufacturer: Addison-Wesley Professional

Virtual private networks (VPNs) based on the Internet instead of the traditional leased lines offer organizations of all sizes the promise of a low-cost, secure electronic network. However, using the Internet to carry sensitive information can present serious privacy and security problems. By explaining how VPNs actually work, networking expert Jon Snader shows software engineers and network administrators how to use tunneling, authentication, and encryption to create safe, effective VPNs for any environment.

Using an example-driven approach, VPNs Illustrated explores how tunnels and VPNs function by observing their behavior "on the wire." By learning to read and interpret various network traces, such as those produced by tcpdump, readers will be able to better understand and troubleshoot VPN and network behavior.

Specific topics covered include:

  • Block and stream symmetric ciphers, such as AES and RC4; and asymmetric ciphers, such as RSA and EIGamal
  • Message authentication codes, including HMACs
  • Tunneling technologies based on gtunnel
  • SSL protocol for building network-to-network VPNs
  • SSH protocols as drop-in replacements for telnet, ftp, and the BSD r-commands
  • Lightweight VPNs, including VTun, CIPE, tinc, and OpenVPN
  • IPsec, including its Authentication Header (AH) protocol, Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP), and IKE (the key management protocol)

Packed with details, the text can be used as a handbook describing the functions of the protocols and the message formats that they use. Source code is available for download, and an appendix covers publicly available software that can be used to build tunnels and analyze traffic flow.

VPNs Illustrated gives you the knowledge of tunneling and VPN technology you need to understand existing VPN implementations and successfully create your own.



Netgear FVS338 ProSafe VPN Firewall 50
Average Rating: 4.0
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Manufacturer: Netgear Inc
UPC: 606449037197
Initiates up to 50 hardware accelerated AES VPN tunnels using Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Supports NETGEAR's ProSafe Network Management Software NMS100 or any SNMP-based management software
Optimized for use with NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client Software VPN01L or VPN05L
Dial Back-up for auto fail-over functionality
50 VPN Tunnels for Encrypted Remote Access. NETGEAR's ProSafe™ VPN Firewall with Dial Back-up is a SNMP-Manageable, high-performance network solution that furnishes multidimensional security. Fully equipped and broadband-capable, this Virtual Private Network (VPN) firewall comes with connection insurance: a built-in serial port for dial-up access. This practical feature means your business can maintain operation if your broadband Internet connection fails. It lets you retain an analog modem for emergency backup and also provides a migration path from analog to broadband, making the transition effortless. High on security, this true firewall provides Denial of Service (DoS) protection and Intrusion Detection using Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), URL keyword filtering, logging, reporting, and real-time alerts. It supports up to 50 IPSec VPN tunnels simultaneously using Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), reducing your operating costs and improving the security of your network. With 8 auto-sensing, Auto Uplink¿ switched LAN ports and Network Address Translation (NAT) routing, up to 253 users can access your broadband connection at the same time.

Comparing, Designing, and Deploying VPNs
Average Rating: 4.0
Price: $64.13
Author: Mark Lewis
Manufacturer: Cisco Press
ISBN13: 9781587051791
Condition: USED - Very Good
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A practical guide for comparing, designing, and deploying IPsec, MPLS Layer 3, L2TPv3, L2TPv2, AToM, and SSL virtual private networks

  • Explore the major VPN technologies and their applications, design, and configurations on the Cisco IOS® Router, Cisco® ASA 5500 Series, and the Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrator platforms
  • Compare the various VPN protocols and technologies, learn their advantages and disadvantages, and understand their real-world applications and methods of integration
  • Find out how to design and implement Secure Socket Layer (SSL) VPNs, including consideration of clientless operation, the Cisco SSL VPN Client, the Cisco Secure Desktop, file and web server access, e-mail proxies, and port forwarding
  • Learn how to deploy scalable and secure IPsec and L2TP remote access VPN designs, including consideration of authentication, encryption, split-tunneling, high availability, load-balancing, and NAT transparency
  • Master scalable IPsec site-to-site VPN design and implementation including configuration of security protocols and policies, multiprotocol/ multicast traffic transport, NAT/PAT traversal, quality of service (QoS), Dynamic Multipoint VPNs (DMVPNs), and public key infrastructure (PKI)

Virtual private networks (VPNs) enable organizations to connect offices or other sites over the Internet or a service provider network and allow mobile or home-based users to enjoy the same level of productivity as those who are in the same physical location as the central network. However, with so many flavors of VPNs available, companies and providers are often hard pressed to identify, design, and deploy the VPN solutions that are most appropriate for their particular network architecture and service needs.

 

Comparing, Designing, and Deploying VPNs brings together the most popular VPN technologies for convenient reference. The book examines the real-world operation, application, design, and configuration of the following site-to-site VPNs: Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol version 3 (L2TPv3)-based Layer 2 VPNs (L2VPN); Any Transport over MPLS (AToM)-based L2VPN; MPLS Layer 3-based VPNs; and IP Security (IPsec)-based VPNs. The book covers the same details for the following remote access VPNs: Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol version 2 (L2TPv2) VPNs; L2TPv3 VPNs; IPsec-based VPNs; and Secure Socket Layer (SSL) VPNs. Through the operation, application, and configuration details offered in each chapter, you’ll learn how to compare and contrast the numerous types of VPN technologies, enabling you to consider all relevant VPN deployment options and select the VPN technologies that are most appropriate for your network.

 

Comparing, Designing, and Deploying VPNs begins with an introduction of the types of VPNs available. Subsequent chapters begin with an overview of the technology, followed by an examination of deployment pros and cons that you can use to determine if the particular VPN technology is appropriate for your network. Detailed discussion of design, deployment, and configuration make up the heart of each chapter. Appendix A offers insight into two multipoint emulated LAN services that can be deployed over a MAN or WAN: Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) and IP-only Private LAN Service (IPLS).

 

If you are a network architect, network engineer, network administrator, an IT manager, or CIO involved in selecting, designing, deploying, and supporting VPNs, you’ll find Comparing, Designing, and Deploying VPNs to be an indispensable reference.

 

This book is part of the Cisco Press® Networking Technology Series, which offers networking professionals valuable information for constructing efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and building successful careers.

 

Cisco-Linksys WRVS4400N Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router - VPN v2.0
Average Rating: 2.5
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Manufacturer: Linksys
UPC: 745883574797
Former Linksys Business Series
Secure, high-speed wireless access for small businesses
Four 10/100/1000 wired connections can move large files quickly and easily
Superior level of security, including an intrusion-detection system
The Cisco WRVS4400N Wireless-N Gigabit VPN Security Router, formerly part of the Linksys Business Series, is designed and built for small businesses. It combines wired and wireless network access with switching capabilities in a single affordable device to keep your employees safely connected to the resources they need to be productive. Strong security features include a proven firewall with intrusion prevention, VPN capabilities, and an optional service that scans email to help fight spam, viruses, and other threats. An integrated 4-port Gigabit Ethernet switch allows up to four devices to share high speed connectivity in the office.

Building Linux Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Average Rating: 4.5
Price: $36.51
Author: Oleg Kolesnikov
Manufacturer: Sams
UPC: 619472702666

Building Linux Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) covers the most popular VPN technologies available for the Linux platform. In the early chapters the theory behind VPNs is discussed, including needs and uses. Common network and host configurations are also covered. Subsequent chapters drill down into the implementation and configuration of specific software packages. Specific, detailed instructions are included as well as troubleshooting information. This book will be an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to implement a Linux-based VPN. This book will meet the needs of anyone, from the Linux user to the experienced administrator to the security professional.

--Oleg Kolesnikov

Netgear VPN01L Vpn Client 1 User
Average Rating: 3.0
Price: $44.99
Manufacturer: Netgear Inc
UPC: 738168035656
Single-user license for VPN Client software
Supports extensive security protocols including AES, DES, and MD5
Comes with pre-configuration files for use with NETGEAR ProSafe VPN/Firewall routers
Included software makes set up easy and works across various Windows platforms
Netgear Vpn Client 1 User

Cisco RVS4000 4-port Gigabit Security Router - VPN
Average Rating: 2.5
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Manufacturer: CISCO SYSTEMS - ENTERPRISE
UPC: 745883572977
LAN Ports - 4 10/100/1000
WAN Ports - 1 10/100/1000
Firewall - SPI

As broadband speeds increase most 10/100 gateways do not have the power to support those higher data rates, and thus become the bottleneck in the network. The RVS4000 10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router works at Gigabit speeds to meet the demands of todays networks. It features Linksys proven SPI Firewall with an integrated Intrusion Detection and Prevent System (IDS/IPS). Its built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100/1000 Ethernet switch can connect up four PCs directly, or additional hubs and switches. The QoS features provide consistent voice and video quality throughout your business. In addition the RVS4000 features a Virtual Private Network (VPN) security engine that creates encrypted IPSec tunnels through the Internet. The IPSec VPN tunnels enable remote users from at home, or on the road to easily, and securely connect to the office network through a typical wired or wireless broadband connection. When used with another RVS4000 or other Linksys VPN router, branch-to-branch connections can be established allowing users in a remote office to connect to the corporate network.