NETGEAR FVX538 ProSafe VPN Firewall Router Specifications And Datasheet

NETGEAR FVX538 ProSafe VPN Firewall Router

Introduction

High Performance, Manageable Dual WAN Security Firewall
At the heart of your office network, NETGEAR’s high-performance security appliance, ProSafe™ VPN Firewall 200 offers a complete security solution for small and medium-sized companies. This rack-mountable, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall is equipped with support for up to 200 security associations (VPN tunnels). The FVX538 can serve as a DHCP Server, supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Quality of Service (QoS), and has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and the most common Internet attacks. With support for Trend Micro anti-virus policy enforcement functionality, the FVX538 ships with a 60-day evaluation copy of Trend Micro™ Client/Server Suite for SMB and Trend Micro Client/Server/Messaging Suite for SMB for customers without current licenses. Designed with small businesses in mind, the Trend Micro CS and CSM combine workstation and server virus protection (including Trojans, worms, and hackers, plus spyware, grayware, and blended threats) into a single solution, empowering small business owners to deploy and manage an effective antivirus strategy with limited IT investment.

Featuring eight auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps LAN ports, one Gigabit LAN port, and two 10/100 WAN ports, the ProSafe VPN Firewall FVX538 lets multiple computers in your office share two Internet connections. The dual WAN ports let you connect a second Internet line as a backup to insure that you’re never disconnected. One LAN port can be dedicated as a hardware DMZ port for safely providing services to the Internet without compromising security on your LAN.

Richer Security

This powerful VPN Firewall extends security from the network core to the perimeter by preventing unauthorized network access using an SPI firewall, blocking denial of service (DoS) and other attacks, encrypting traffic traveling across the Internet, and adding support for anti-virus and anti-spam policy enforcement.

Capacity To Spare

Dual WAN ports support two broadband connections. A second WAN port supports an additional broadband connection. This second WAN connection may be configured as a failover connection in case the primary connection fails or can be used to balance the workload by distributing traffic across the two connections for optimal per-user bandwidth.

Superior Value and Usability

Competitively priced and SNMP manageable, convenient VPN Wizard gathers basic information about your networks and recommends a VPN solution with supporting instructions. Bundled with NETGEAR’s ProSafe VPN client software (VPN05L) — a five-user license is included. Virtual Private Network Consortium (VPNC) certified VPN supports secure data connectivity and transmission over the Internet and ensures interoperability with many other popular security products.

Connection

NETGEAR Related Products

• Accessories:
  • VPN01L and VPN05L ProSafe VPN Client Software
  • NMS100 ProSafe Network Management Software
• VPN Firewalls:
  • FVS124G ProSafe Gigabit VPN Firewall 25
  • FVS338 ProSafe VPN Firewall 50
  • FVL328 ProSafe VPN Firewall 100
• Wireless:
  • WAG302 ProSafe Dual Band Access Point
  • WG302 ProSafe 802.11g Access Point
• Switches:
  • GSM7348 ProSafe 48 Port Gigabit L3 Managed Switch
  • GSM7324 ProSafe 24 Port Gigabit L3 Managed Switch
  • GSM7312 ProSafe 12 Port Gigabit L3 Managed Switch

Physical Interfaces

• LAN ports: Eight (8) 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing, Auto-Uplink™ RJ-45 ports; one (1) Gigabit 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN port; one LAN port can be dedicated hardware DMZ port
• WAN port: Two 10/100Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 ports with auto fail-over and load balancing
• Serial Port: One console port for command line interface (CLI) support

Specifications

Security Features:

• SPI Firewall: Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) to prevent notorious Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, Intrusion Detection System (IDS) including logging, reporting, and e-mail alerts, address, service and protocol, Web URL keyword filtering, prevent replay attack (reassembly attack), port/service block-ing. Advanced features include blocking Java/URL/ActiveX based on extension, FTP/SMTP/RPC program filtering
• VPN Functionality: Two hundred (200) dedicated VPN tunnels, Manual key, and Internet Key Exchange Security Association (IKE SA) assignment with pre-shared key and RSA/DSA signatures, key life and IKE lifetime time settings, perfect forward secrecy (Diffie-Hellman groups 1 and 2 and Oakley support), operating modes (Main, Aggressive, Quick), fully qualified domain name (FQDN) support for dynamic IP address VPN connections.
• IPSec Support: IPSec-based 56-bit (DES), 168-bit (3DES), or 256-bit (AES) encryption algorithm, MD5 or SHA-1 hashing algorithm, AH/AH-ESP support, PKI features with X.509 v.3 certificate support, remote access VPN (client-to-site), site-to-site VPN, IPSec NAT traversal (VPN pass-through) Mode of Operation: One-to-one/many-to-one Multi-Network Address Translation (NAT), classical routing, unrestricted users per port
• IP Address Assignment: Static IP address assignment, internal DHCP server on LAN, DHCP client on WAN, PPPoE client support

Performance Features:

• Throughput: Up to 90 Mbps WAN-to-LAN and 100 Mbps 3DES throughput

Management Features:

• Administration Interface: SNMP (v.2c) support, Telnet, web graphic user interface, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) remote management, user name and password protected; secure remote management support authenticated through IP address or IP address range and password; configuration changes/upgrades through web GUI.
• Configuration and Upgrades: Upload and download configuration settings, firmware upgradeable flash memory
• Logging: SYSLOG, e-mail alerts
• Functions: VPN Wizard to simplify the configuration of the VPN, Smart Wizard to automatically detect ISP Address type (static, dynamic, PPPoE), Port Range Forwarding, Port Triggering, Exposed Host (DMZ), Hardware DMZ, Enable/Disable WAN Ping, DNS Proxy, MAC Address cloning/spoofing, Network Time Protocol NTP support, Keyword Content Filtering, email Alerts, DHCP Server (Info and display table), PPPoE login client support, WAN DHCP Client, Diagnostic tools (ping, traceroute, other), Port/service/MAC address blocking, Auto-Uplink on switch ports and Quality of Service (QoS).

Protocol Support:

• Network: IP routing, TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, PPPoE
• IP Addressing: DHCP (client and server)
• Routing: RIP v1, RIPv2 (Static Routing, Dynamic Routing)
• VPN/Security: IPSec (ESP, AH), MD5, SHA-1, DES, 3DES, IKE, PKI, AES

User Support:

• LAN: Up to 253 users

Maintenance: Save/Restore Configuration, Restore Defaults, Upgrades via Web Browser, Display Statistics, Logging, SYSLOG support
Hardware Specifications:

• Processor: 533 MHz Intel XScale IXP425
• Memory: 32MB Flash, 64MB DRAM
• Encryption Accelerator: Cavium Processor with 60+ Mbps (3DES+SHA-1) encryption
• Power requirements: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz-Dimensions: 33 x 20.3 x 4.4 cm. (13 x 8 x 1.75 in.)
• Weight: 4.42 lbs (2.01 kg)

Environmental Specifications:

• Operating temperature: 0 to 40ºC (32 to 104ºF)
• Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, non-condensing

Warranty:

• NETGEAR 3-year warranty

System Requirements

• Cable, DSL, or wireless broadband modem and Internet service
• Ethernet connectivity from the broadband modem
• Network card for each connected PC
• Network software (e.g. Windows)
• Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher

Package Contents

• FVX538 ProSafe VPN Firewall 200
• Ethernet cable
• Rack mount kit
• Installation guide
• Resource CD with the five-user license of ProSafe VPN Client Software and 60 trials of Trend Micro SMB suite software
• Warranty/Support information card

Support

• Address: 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
• Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR
• E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com
• Website: www.NETGEAR.com
• Help is there when you need it!NETGEAR provides 24×7 technical support* in English, with selected local language support during office hours.

Trademarks

©2006 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Connect with Innovation, Everybody’s connecting, the Gear Guy logo, IntelliFi, ProSafe, RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. * Free basic installation support provided for 90 days from date of purchase. Advanced product features and configurations are not included in free basic installation support; optional premium support is available.

FAQ’s

What is the NETGEAR FVX538 ProSafe VPN Firewall Router?

The NETGEAR FVX538 ProSafe VPN Firewall Router is a business-grade router designed for small to medium-sized businesses. It offers advanced features such as Virtual Private Network (VPN) support, firewall protection, and robust networking capabilities.

What type of VPN support does the FVX538 offer?

The FVX538 router supports IPsec-based VPN connections, allowing secure remote access for users and secure site-to-site connections between multiple locations.

How many VPN tunnels can the FVX538 router support?

The router can support up to 50 simultaneous VPN tunnels, making it suitable for connecting multiple remote users or branch offices securely.

What type of firewall protection does the FVX538 offer?

The FVX538 features a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall that monitors incoming and outgoing packets, allowing or blocking them based on predefined security rules.

Can I prioritize certain types of traffic using Quality of Service (QoS) on this router?

Yes, the FVX538 router supports QoS, allowing you to prioritize specific types of traffic like VoIP or video conferencing to ensure better performance for critical applications.

How many LAN ports does the router have?

The FVX538 router features 8 LAN ports, providing ample connectivity for wired devices in your network.

Does the router support Gigabit Ethernet?

No, the FVX538 does not support Gigabit Ethernet. It offers 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for wired connections.

Can I create VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) on this router?

Yes, the FVX538 supports VLAN functionality, allowing you to segment your network and manage traffic efficiently.

Does the FVX538 router support IPv6?

As of my last update in September 2021, the FVX538 does not natively support IPv6. It is designed primarily for IPv4 networks.

Can I configure the router remotely?

Yes, the FVX538 router supports remote management, allowing you to configure and monitor it from a remote location.

Does the router offer content filtering or web access control features?

Yes, the FVX538 includes web content filtering options that enable you to restrict access to certain websites and protect your network from malicious content.

Is the FVX538 router suitable for home use?

The FVX538 is primarily designed for business use due to its advanced features, performance capabilities, and higher cost compared to typical home routers. It may be more than what's needed for typical home networking needs.

References:NETGEAR FVX538 ProSafe VPN Firewall Router – Device.report

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