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DATA SHEET
Cisco VPN 3002
Hardware Client
Introduction
The Cisco VPN 3002 Hardware Client is a small
hardware appliance that operates as a client in
Virtual Private Netw
orking (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:
• Small router, VPN, or firewall devices for
• LAN-to-LAN connectivity
• Software clients that run on a PC or similar
workstation
• The new Cisco VPN 3002 Hardware Client
Cisco VPN 3002 Hardware Client
Features and Benefits
• Provides fast and easy deployment and
scalability to thousands of sites
• Includes Dynamic Host Control Protocol
(DHCP) client and server compatibility for
hundreds ofstations 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
• H.323 support in Client mode allows users to
host and access NetMeeting sessions or access
other H.323 applications
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