SMC Barricade SMC7004VWBR V.2

SMC Barricade SMC7004VWBR V.2 ... combines a 4-port 10/100 Mbps dual-speed switch, an 802.11b wireless access point, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall security, network management, and Virtual Private Network (VPN) passthrough support into one convenient device. The Wireless Barricade Router is the first router in its class to offer an integrated Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall. This firewall provides protection against hacker invasions, such as Denial of Service (Dos) attacks by analyzing individual data packets, as they pass through the Barricade, to ensure that only authorized packets are allowed access to the network. To control network access, parents or business owners can block certain web sites by entering either a URL address or just a keyword of the web site. In addition to these incredible features, this latest addition to the Barricade family provides hacker prevention and logging functionalities. For example, when a hacker attempts to access your network, the Barricade can alert you via email so you can take appropriate action.

The Wireless Barricade provides a 10/100 Mbps WAN port for high-speed integration into your network. Supporting NAT, the Barricade can provide simultaneous Internet access for up to 253 PCs using a single purchased IP address. To manage these connections, the Barricade has a built-in DHCP server to auto-assign IP addresses to devices on your network. To install this device, simply place the EZ 3-Click Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive and in minutes you will be surfing the web. By using the web-based management system you can configure this router to handle IP routing and port forwarding through the Virtual Server option. For added management, this router also has a full-featured Access Control option.

The integrated feature allows you to filter traffic through your network based on IP and MAC address. For wireless connectivity, the Wireless Barricade supports 802.11b communication at data rates of 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps. To secure this wireless connection, the Barricade supports MAC address filtering and both 64-and 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). This integrated wireless technology allows you to connect to your network up to 305m away. SMC's Barricade Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router is a comprehensive networking solution for PC, MAC, or Linux users.