It would be nice to see other site-to-site options, as IPSec is never the simplest to configure.Īfter evaluating the unit, we found the GUI to be simple and straightforward. However, we found the only site-to-site VPN option is IPSec. While going through the VPN settings, we found the unit supports the Cisco Easy VPN solution that simplifies the configuration of remote VPN users.
From any page, you can click the Help shortcut in the upper-right corner, which brings up a description of the settings on that particular page. The main menu for the GUI is on the left, categorized into a couple expandable lists. The basic setup wizard helps you configure the WAN ports and the access rule wizard helps you add firewall rules. You also find one USB port on the front and a second on the side, both of which can be used for either 3G Internet failover or maintenance usage.Īfter logging into the web GUI, you’re met with the Getting Started page with shortcuts to run the setup wizard, set initial settings, and other common pages. On the front of the unit, you find the status lights, 14 switch ports, two WAN ports, and reset button. On the bottom are pre-applied non-slick pads for desk or shelf placement along with holes for wall mounting. On the back side of the unit is the power input and switch. The unit measures about 9 ½ inches wide, 2 inches high, and 7 inches deep. Also included are L brackets for mounting in a standard 19-inch rack.
In the box, you’ll find an Ethernet cable, power adapter, quick start guide, and a CD with full documentation. The PPTP and SSL VPN servers both support up to 10 simultaneous client-to-site tunnels each. This Cisco unit supports up to 50 IPSec tunnels, either site-to-site or client-to-site connections, with an advertised IPSec throughput of around 100Mbps. A couple of the lower models have Wi-Fi included, although this model doesn’t. It is the top model from Cisco’s small business RV VPN router series. The Cisco RV325 is a Dual Gigabit WAN VPN Router with a price of $468, but it can be found online for less than $300. Here are the individual reviews (see photos of the products in this slideshow): USB ports don’t support file or printer sharing.
USB file and printer sharingĮasyLink VPN simplifies IPSec.