The Cisco® RV042 Dual WAN VPN Router (Figure 1) is a data sharing network solution

advanced connection, ideal for SME needs. 

Like any router, it allows multiple computers on your site to share a connection to a private or public network. 

Additionally, with its two WAN ports, the Cisco RV042 router allows you to use a second connection as a solution 

backup to always be connected or as a solution to access a second provider to increase bandwidth 

and balance traffic.

The Cisco RV042 router also includes a 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Ethernet switch to connect four PCs 

live. 

You can also connect more hubs and switches to create a network as large as 

necessary.

VPN capability creates encrypted “tunnels” across the Internet, based on IPsec (IP Security) or PPTP 

(Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), giving you the ability to securely connect up to 50 mobile users or 

teleworking to your professional network. 

Users using a VPN tunnel are connected to your company network (with secure access to files,

to email and your Intranet) in exactly the same way as on-premises users. 

You can also use VPN features to allow users on your small network to connect securely. 

security to a corporate network.

The Cisco RV042 router can act as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server and integrates a powerful firewall 

Stateful Inspection (SPI) to protect your PCs from intruders and popular Internet attacks. 

It also supports the Cisco ProtectLink Web security service, which helps block malicious websites 

and control web access to protect your business. 

Setup is a breeze with the web-based utility.

At the heart of your small business network, the Cisco RV042 Dual WAN VPN Router with Connection Redundancy provides reliability 

what your business needs.

● Stateful inspection (SPI) firewall for maximum security

● Two WAN ports for load-balancing Internet connectivity

● 4-port 10/100 switch supports Auto-MDI and Auto-MDIX detection and delivers up to 200 Mbps throughput 

by port

● Full IPsec VPN capabilities via Data Encryption Standard (DES), 3DES (Triple DES), and AES encryption algorithms 

(Advanced Encryption Standard)

● Support for MD5 and SHA authentication algorithms

● Up to 50 simultaneous IPsec tunnels and 5 PPTP VPN tunnels

● Web-based management, SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) and configuration wizards to make it easier for users 

administrators

● Bandwidth management features for better quality of service (QoS)

● Up to 50 QuickVPN users supported

Technical characteristics IEEE 802.3, 802.3u standards

Ports 4 RJ-45 10/100 ports, one RJ-45 10/100 Internet port, one RJ-45 10/100 Internet/DMZ port

Cabling type Category 5 unshielded twisted pairs

Indicators System, diagnostics, DMZ/Internet, DMZ mode, 1 to 4

IPsec throughput 59 Mbps