Router Reviews

A VPN router provides a private communication by creating a secure tunnel between two or more devices across the public network such as Internet. The VPN data travels across the Internet, still the data is secure because it offers very strong encryption. Using it, you can connect your two home computers placed at different locations or your home computer to your office network.

Reviews about most popular VPN routers, such as Linksys’s WRV200, D-Link’s DIR-330, and Netgear’s ProSafe FVS318v3, etc are presented here.

The VPN router holds static public IP addresses which are assigned to its Internet interfaces. Also it has multiple network adaptersat least one connected to internet and at least one connected to the site.

By providing a routed connection to the site, the VPN router acts as a security gateway. The VPN router does not provide any other internet services like web services or NAT firewall.

D-LINK DIR-330 Wireless G Firewall/VPN 8 Router
D-Link’s DIR-330 explains the need for a wireless G VPN router. The DIR-330 is 10/100 Mbps switching, easy to deploy wireless routing, VPN and firewall solution mainly designed for the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) market, which requests for better performance and protection.

The features of this VPN router includes, sharing of a high speed internet connection, simple to deploy routing, manage up to 8 VPN configurations, and the enterprise class security protects your network from potential attacks and online intruders.

Netopia 4686-XL Broadband VPN Router with Back-up
The Netopia 4686-XL is a broadband VPN router with dial back up capabilities and specifically designed for managed service providers or enterprise users, because it provides reliable, secure and high performance networking. It is integrated with V.92 modem, and enables the wire speed VPN networking and firewall security, while increasing uptime with the modem.

It is perfect for retail and branch office applications, as it will get connected directly to any external DSL/Cable modems. Certain features of this VPN router includes: NAT support, VPN pass-through, firewall protection, dynamic DNS server, and DHCP support.

Linksys WRV54G Wireless VPN Router
This wireless VPN router uses 802.11g standard. It is appropriate for your small business, as it provides the advanced networking solution. It has a wireless access point to connect a wireless-B or wireless G device to the network. Also there are 4 port full duplex 10/100 switch, through which you can connect your wired Ethernet devices. The router could act as a DHCP server and provide a SPI firewall to secure your computer from the intruders and attackers. This router gives you speed, flexibility and security you need.

Linksys WRV200 Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster
Linksys’s WRV200 wireless G VPN router is reliable, affordable and provides high quality networking solution for your business. It is built to grow with your business and very easy to install and maintain. It is supported by Linux clients. Main features are firewall protection, LAN support; DoS attack prevention, MIMO technology, DMZ port, Syslog, firmware upgradeable and Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI).

Netgear ProSafe FVS318v3 VPN Router
It is the perfect option for those who wants to perform several critical factions using one simple device. This Prosafe FVS318v3 VPN router provides 8 VPN tunnels for encrypted remote access. It is affordable and fits into any size corporate network infrastructure. This router offers URL key word and content filtering, a SPI firewall, logging, Denial of Service (DoS) protection and Intrusion Detection, reporting and real time alerts.

Multitech RF550VPN SOHO VPN Router
Multitech’s SOHo RF550VPN router is inexpensive and suitable for home or small business. It includes following features:

• If Wan connection fails, then there is automatic dialup for emergency ISP
• 5 IPSEC VPN tunnels
• Virtual servers
• Flash upgradeable firmware
• Client side as well as WAN side filtering
• Redirect RF550VPN logging to a syslog server

Besides these features it also include normal features such as PPPOE, DHCP and WAN sid MAC address control.

D-Link DI-824VUP
This is a 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Broadband Router with VPN capability. By using this router you can connect multiple computers over the Internet via PPTP, IPSec, or L2TP tunnels. It also offers four 10/100 Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X Ethernet ports. Other additional features includes are: built-in VPN-server, UPnP devices support, Built-in print-server, RS-232 modems support.