Cisco RV042 4-port Fast Ethernet VPN Router-Dual WAN

The Linksys 10/100 4-Port VPN Router is an advanced Internet-sharing network solution for your small business needs. Like any router, it lets multiple computers in your office share an Internet connection. But the unique dual Internet ports on the 10/100 4-Port VPN Router let you connect a second Internet line as a backup to insure that you're never disconnected. Or, use both Internet ports at the same time, and let the router balance your office's requirements between them for maximum bandwidth efficiency. The 10/100 4-Port VPN Router also features a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Ethernet switch to connect four PCs directly, or you can connect more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need.

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• Reviewed by: grandpashaggy

  02-16-07

  Duration of ownership: 1 Months

  Strengths: Handles multiple public static IP's

  Weaknesses:None

  Overall Evaluation: We broadcast multiple websites from our location. Most bargain routers only offer a single DMZ as a way to broadcast. This little puppy offers a one-to-one NAT range that is a snap to setup. It plugged right into our DIME T1 1.5meg on one jack and a XDATA 768k on the other. It balances the loads so the public and our office staff work together seamlessly. It was very easy to configure. Just what we were looking for!

• Reviewed by: Utter Precision Inc

  12-27-06

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  Strengths: VPN setup for multiple other types of vpn routers, load balancing, user interface through web browser, free software vpn connections, 50+ VPN router connections, strong connectivity and reliability.

  Weaknesses:Ease of setup if not experienced, lack of documentation and changes or terminology between this router and other linksys routers.

  Overall Evaluation: We are using this as our head VPN router between sonicwall routers and linksys BEFSX41 routers. After figuring out the setup of connection due to different terminology of security and other things it works like a charm. The added benefit of load balancing along with dsl and cable hook up connections is very valuable. We have software VPN PPTP connections and VPN Routers connections all working without a hiccup. It sure is worth the cost and value compared to others out there.

• Reviewed by: mlginsbe

  08-01-06

  Duration of ownership: 10 Days

  Strengths: Installed in a snap once I figured out how to get past the 1st router (for VPN connection).

  Weaknesses:None that I can think of.

  Overall Evaluation: This is a great product as long as you know something about networking. Amatures, don't expect to set this up easily. This product provides a great way to connect to remote offices with excellent firewall capability.

• Reviewed by: Troglodyte

  12-27-05

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  Strengths: Very solid product that performs very well. It has excellent speed and is very configurable. In addition it includes an extremely flexible web based GUI. With extensive firewall and expansive logging options. This unit would work well in a high tech home,

  Weaknesses:This product is not for those unfamiliar with networking nor is any VPN product. The VPN is extremely robust which can make connecting to it complicated. Therefore it is not recommended for someone new to networking. Also the documentation is relatively p

  Overall Evaluation: This unit is great for a small business or home power user. Also has some great NAT, PAT, and firewall options.The great thing about this device is that it can be used as a gateway or it can be used as a regular router It is very easy to add ports forwarding as well as other firewall rules.There is even an extra port that will function as a second WAN port or it can be converted to a true DMZ port.

• Reviewed by: duomenox

  09-08-05

  Duration of ownership: 1 Years

  Strengths: Prodcut performs very well, extreamly flexable, great GUI front end (web based) would work well as home, small business, or even as a router in an enterprise.

  Weaknesses:Not for the Network un-aware. This is for an advanced user.

  Overall Evaluation: This is an awesome piece of hardware. There are a lot of problems with the older firmware, the first thing you have to do when getting this product is update to the newest firmware. The Dynamic DNS does not work with DynDns.org, I don't think that Linksys will ever get it working with them. A beautiful thing about this router is that it can be used as a Gateway Device (like your other Linksys home products) or it can be used as a router (like a low end Cisco router, not protection but the ability to route packets between networks). I currently am using these in installs where small businesses are segmenting their network and need routers. This under $300 solution works much better than the over $800 (lowest cost) solution for a low end Cisco router. The VPN is extreamly robust, this can make set up a hassle if you are not using a RV042RV082RV016 at each end. The Firewall is extensive and is ready for normal operation out of box. It is very easy to add ports to forward (a wizard is even available) as well as other firewall rules (again, another wizard is available). There is an extra port that will function as a second WAN port (allowing load balencing between 2 internet connections, or rollover backup) or it can be converted to a true DMZ port. Very solid, can utilize a syslog server so logs do not have to be stored on the router itself. New firmware allows for more configuration options. Tech support is horrible! They offshore their support to India. I had 3 open tickets tha were not resolved for 3 months. Their answer was to wait for the new firmware... so I did. The new firmware fixed ALL my issues, but service was really bad. Please do not get this product if you are not familiar with networking. Customer support for VPNs is extreamly hard to work with. They consistantly told me to change the settings on the other end. The other end was my corporate network and eventhough I could change the settings, it would disrupt everyone else so that was not an option. I explained that this was not an option and they asked if they could call me back. No call backs up to 1 week after so I complained to my Linksys Rep, and my Cisco Rep, and low and behold while I was out on Vacation, they called me 33 times, over 4 times a day. Very Very bad support. Great product, be prepared for research if you have a problem. I highly reccommend to Small Businesses with a good IT guy. Is extreamly flexable and will serve you well.

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