Broadband Routers create secure VPN tunnels.
Press Release Summary:
Barricade VPN Broadband Series includes Model SMCBR14VPN 4-port router, Model SMCBR18VPN 8-port router, and Model g 4-port broadband router/802.11g access point. Devices allow users to create secure Virtual Private Networking tunnels to share files and Internet connections. Each unit has 10/100 Mbps WAN port for high-speed Internet connections, COM port for external dial-up or ISDN modem, and Advanced SPI Firewall for network protection.
Original Press Release:
SMC's New Barricade(TM) VPN Broadband Routers Secure Connections
Three new Barricade routers create secure Virtual Private Networking tunnels for office computer access, shared Internet connection, multi-player gaming and other connections that demand high security
IRVINE, CA-March 16, 2004-SMC. Networks (www.smc.com), leading provider of networking solutions for the SMB/e and all the way home, today announced three new additions to its Barricade(TM) line of secure Broadband routers: the Barricade VPN 4-Port Broadband Router (SMCBR14VPN), the Barricade VPN 8-port Broadband Router (SMCBR18VPN), and the Barricade g VPN 4-port Broadband Router/802.11g access point (SMCBR14VPN-G). Available in mid-April, these new Barricade VPN Broadband Routers carry MSRPs of $99.99, $129.99 and $179.99, respectively. Perfect for telecommuters, SMB and home users alike, the new Barricade VPN Broadband routers allow users to create secure Virtual Private Networking tunnels to share files, Internet connections and even play multi-computer games. Built-in VPN functionality allows users to create secure VPN connections over the Internet and share them with multiple computers. Ideal as the centerpiece for a small business network the Barricade VPN allows users to create secure VPN tunnel connections to a corporate network from a home or remote office location. Barricade VPN routers have both an integrated VPN Server and VPN client to support multiple VPN connections using IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP protocols.
Each Barricade VPN has a 10/100Mbps WAN port for use with high-speed Internet connections as well as a COM port for use with an external dial-up or ISDN modem, to employ either as the main Internet connection or as a fail-over if the broadband cable or DSL service goes down. For network protection, the routers come with an Advanced SPI Firewall to protect computers from DoS (Denial of Service) and other malicious attacks like Ping of Death, SYN Flood, Land Attacks, and IP Spoofing. To complement this advanced firewall, the Barricade VPN also supports SNMP, static routing, DMZ hosting, port forwarding, system logging, email alerts, and two user accounts to make management easy and flexible. The SMCBR14VPN Barricade VPN Router incorporates a 4-Port 10/100Mbps Auto-Sensing Switch to connect wired computers or additional switches, so the network grows easily; the SMCBR18VPN has an integrated 8-port 10/100 Auto-sensing switch. To incorporate wireless connectivity to the network, the SMCBR14VPN-G has 4 10/100 ports, and also 802.11g wireless access point capability, so can connect any 802.11b or g wireless device as well.
About SMC Networks
A leading provider of networking solutions for the SMB and all the way home, SMC puts its more than 30 years' experience to work for every product and solution the company produces. Leveraging strong industry relationships in combination with experienced and talented in-house design and engineering, SMC continues to bring to market a host of affordable, high-performance products. Headquartered in Irvine, California, U.S.A, SMC Networks supports its worldwide market through regional offices located throughout the United States and 20 other countries. For more information about SMC Networks or its products, visit www.smc.com, or call 800-SMC-4You (800-762-4968).
