Siemens SpeedStream 5880 Broadband Router

Many small and midsize businesses (SMB) and their teleworkers have broadband Internet access but no security-a situation that was acceptable a few years ago but is no longer. Increasingly, SMB customers recognize the urgency of protecting corporate and customer information as it travels over the Internet and resides in connected PCs. Furthermore, they are beginning to see the value in having an IP-application ready network which will allow them to take advantage of cost-reducing solutions such voice over IP (VoIP) and video over IP. However, until now, SMBs that wanted to secure their existing broadband connections and create an infrastructure for IP applications were forced to choose between high-end security appliances designed for the enterprise market or lowend solutions intended for consumers.

Now businesses have a choice. A flexible, all-in-one application-ready security router solution, the Siemens 5880 Broadband Security Router delivers the most useful features of enterprise-class routers at a much lower price. And because the Siemens 5880 Broadband Security Router is compatible with all broadband connection methods-T1, DSL, cable, and fixed wireless- businesses can simplify deployment by using the same solution for all branch offices, regardless of their access method.

Features:
Management:
Easy setup through a browser-based user interface
Configuration and management using HTTP, serial console, SNMP, SSH, or Telnet
Out-of-band configuration and management using serial console port
TFTP download/upload of new firmware, configuration files, and scripts
Performance monitoring data available using SNMP
Dynamic event and history logging
Network boot using a BootP server
Syslog server support
Clock synchronization through SNTP

Secure Management:
User authentication (PAP/CHAP) with PPP
Password control for configuration manager
SNMP community name reassignment
Telnet/SNMP port reassignment/Access Control List
Role-based management
Five pre-configured templates
Up to 15 user names stored in the local database
RADIUS management authentication support
SSH and IPSec secure management channels

Additional Features:
Enables value-added services by optimizing router throughput based on real-time or other latency sensitive traffic types
Enables differentiated services and SLAs by optimizing end-to-end throughput based on traffic types
Maximizes uptime by automatically using an external modem to connect to the Internet if the WAN link or IP datapath fails
Maximizes uptime by automatically rerouting traffic to an alternate router if the WAN link or IP datapath fails
Simplifies self-installation by allowing users to access critical information to troubleshoot and correct issues without on-site technical help