The Symantec Firewall/VPN 100, provides small businesses and remote offices with integrated security and networking that is easy, secure, and cost-effective. Because of its all-in-one functionality, users can create high-speed local networks that enable secure access and interaction via the Internet with remote locations, business partners, and corporate networks. The Firewall/VPN can be installed quickly, so up to 30 employees can securing outbound and inbound Web, email, FTP traffic, and more as soon as it's delivered.

The Symantec Firewall/VPN security appliance, a multi-function device, fulfills many small office connectivity and security needs through its easy-to-use, Web-based management interface that enables both remote and local administration. First, a built-in 10/100Mbps Auto-Sense switch simplifies system set up, providing a high-performance, plug-and-play LAN for office PCs and printers with no additional devices required to connect networking enabled systems.

Then to ensure continuous connectivity, the security appliance features an automatic backup that enables dial-up connections using an external modem in the event of broadband ISP service disruption. Plus, a host of advanced features, such as IP address sharing, IPSec passthrough, and VPN tunneling, make it flexible and cost-effective since it can be easily adapted to changing requirements.

Finally, the Symantec Firewall/VPN appliance can save small businesses a lot of added expense, such as the need to lease expensive dedicated lines and the necessity of maintaining remote access servers and large modem pools. And as an added bonus, there are no restrictions on the number of users and no per-user licensing requirements.

Pricing and Availability

The Symantec Firewall/VPN 100 is available now for $499.

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