The Cisco VPN 3002 Hardware Client is a small hardware appliance that operates as a client in Virtual Private Networking (VPN) environments. It combines the best features of a software client, including scalability and easy deployment, with the stability and independence of a hardware platform.
One of the major advantages of the Cisco VPN 3002 is easy implementation. It has few local setup parameters and includes troubleshooting aids to ensure proper operation. Additional parameters and policy are "pushed" to the device from a central site after the unit has been set up.
In addition, the Cisco VPN 3002 scales easily to tens of thousands of devices. This is because as a client it can receive concentrator-assigned IP addresses from a pool, rather than end-to-end statically assigned addresses, which are required for LAN-to-LAN devices. The Cisco VPN 3002 can also coexist with, or work independently of, the software client typically used on MS-DOS or Windows, and NT-based PCs/workstations. This increases the number of operating system environments where VPN clients can be used.
In remote-office VPN environments customers now have three main choices for connectivity:
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Small router, VPN, or firewall devices for LAN-to-LAN connectivity
•Software clients that run on a PC or similar workstation
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The new Cisco VPN 3002 Hardware Client
•Provides fast and easy deployment and scalability to thousands of sites
•Includes Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) client and server compatibility for hundreds of stations behind the Cisco VPN 3002
•Supports Port Address Translation (PAT) for hiding stations behind the Cisco VPN 3002 from external view and attack
•Includes optional 8-port 10/100-Mbps auto-sensing switch
•Designed for wall mount or table top operation
•Supports Client and Network Extension modes for application flexibility
•Works with any operating system, such as Windows, MAC, Linux, Solaris, more
•Eliminates the need to add or support VPN applications on a PC or workstation
•Operates seamlessly with existing applications
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H.323 support in Client mode allows users to host and access NetMeeting sessions or access other H.323 applications
This item was tested OK in a Cisco lab...There is writing in black permanent marker on top of unit. (See picture) . Power adapter included.
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