Product overview
Easy to configure and install, the RV260 routers can be remotely deployed using Plug and Play (PnP), are supported by the Cisco FindIT network platform, and feature a new user interface.
These models have a dual-core processor that provides performance usually found only in more expensive solutions. A Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) WAN port provides flexible connectivity and investment protection. Like the other models in the portfolio, the RV260, 260P, and 260W include standard features such as a business-grade Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall, VPN security (IP Security [IPsec], Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol [PPTP], and OpenVPN), content filtering, and device wizards to make an easy setup even easier.
The wired RV260 offers a high-performance user experience at an attractive cost point. The RV260P adds Power over Ethernet (PoE) to four of the eight ports. The RV260W adds 3x3 wireless 802.11ac. Like the RV160W but with better performance and more ports, this network-in-a-box offers fantastic wireless performance and range for the small business and teleworker network solution.
These models come with one year of web filtering service. This feature provides the ability to categorize different types of websites at different levels, and keeps your business users away from harmful websites.
Prominent feature/Differentiator/Capability
The Cisco Small Business RV260 VPN routers are high-performance models combining business-class features with performance, security, reliability, and overall value at a great price point. They are perfect for the small business, small enterprise, branch, or small home office network.
A new graphical user interface helps you get your VPN router up and running in minutes. Your business will enjoy reliable, highly secure connectivity that is so transparent you may not be aware of it.
Features and benefits
● The RV260 provides wired connectivity with eight Gigabit Ethernet ports
● The RV260P has eight Gigabit Ethernet ports with four ports of PoE and a 60W power budget
● The RV260W is a wireless VPN router with 3x3 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless and a switch with eight Gigabit Ethernet ports
● Flexible SFP/RJ-45 combination WAN ports
● High-performance Gigabit Ethernet ports, enabling large file transfers and multiple users
● Includes one year of web filtering to keep users and the business away from harmful websites and maintain a high level of productivity
● IPsec, PPTP, and OpenVPN server enable secure connectivity for remote employees and multiple office sites
● Strong security: Proven SPI firewall and hardware encryption
● New user interface design for easier configuration and device management
● Simple setup with wizard-based configuration
● Updated with a new hardware enclosure design
● FindIT network management support
Product specifications
Description | Specification |
Ethernet WAN | 1 RJ-45 SFP Gigabit combination port |
Ethernet LAN | 8 RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports RV260P has 4 PoE ports with a 60W power budget |
Console port | 1 RJ-45 port |
Switch | Power on/off |
Cabling type | Category 5 or better |
LEDs | Power, VPN, WAN, LAN |
Operating system | Linux |
LAN | |
VLANs | 16 |
Port security | Yes, 802.1X |
IPv6 | Dual stack, 6rd,6in4 |
WAN | Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client, static IP, Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE), PPTP, Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) |
WLAN | 3x3 802.11ac Wave 2 |
Security | |
Firewall | SPI firewall Port forwarding and triggering Denial-of-Service prevention (DoS) |
Access control | IP access control lists |
Secure management | HTTPS, username/password complexity |
User privileges | Two levels of access: Admin and guest |
Network | |
Network protocols | ● Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server ● Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) ● Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) ◦ Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) ● DNS proxy ● DHCP relay agent ● Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) proxy and multicast forwarding ● Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) ● Dynamic DNS (DynDNS, No-IP, ChangeIP) ● Network Address Translation (NAT), Port Address Translation (PAT) ● One-to-one NAT ● Port management ● Port mirroring ● Software-configurable DMZ to any LAN IP address ◦ Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Application Layer Gateways (ALG) |
Routing protocols | ● Static routing, IGMP proxy ● Dynamic routing ● Routing Information Protocol (RIP) v1 and v2 ● RIP for IPv6 (RIPng) ◦ Inter-VLAN routing |
NAT protocol | Port Address Translation (PAT), Network Address Port Translation (NAPT) |
Port forwarding, One-to-one NAT, VPN NAT Traversal, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), ALG, FTP ALG | |
VPN | |
Gateway-to-gateway IPsec VPN | 20 IPsec tunnels |
Client-to-gateway IPsec VPN | 20 IPsec tunnels |
IPsec VPN | Internet Key Exchange (IKE) v2, Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE), hub and spoke supported |
PPTP VPN | 20 PPTP VPN tunnels |
OpenVPN | Support for the OpenVPN server |
Encryption | Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) with 128, 192, and 256-bit keys encryption |
VPN pass-through | IPsec, PPTP, and L2TP pass-through |
Quality of Service (QoS) | |
QoS | ● 802.1p port-based priority on LAN port, application-based priority on WAN port ● 4 queues
● Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) support
● Class of Service (CoS) ● Bandwidth management for service prioritization |
Jumbo frame support | Supports jumbo frames on Gigabit ports – at least 1536B |
Performance | |
NAT throughput | 800+ Mbps |
Concurrent sessions | 25,000 |
IPsec VPN throughput | 75+ Mbps |
Configuration | |
Web-based user interface | Browser-based configuration (HTTP/HTTPS) |
Management | Web-based user interface, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) v3, Bonjour, PnP Command-line interface via console – limited configuration command support FindIT support for monitoring and management |
Event logging | Local, syslog, email alerts |
Network diagnostics | Ping, traceroute, DNS lookup |
Upgradability | Firmware upgradable via browser UI, imported/exported file, USB, Cisco FindIT |
System time | Network Time Protocol (NTP), Daylight Savings, manual entry |
Language support | User interface support for English |
Environmental | |
Power | RV260: 12VDC/2A RV260P: 54VDC/1.67A RV260W: 12VDC/2.5A |
Operating temperature | 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) |
Storage temperature | -20° to 70°C (-4° to 158°F) |
Operating humidity | 10% to 85% noncondensing |
Storage humidity | 5% to 90% noncondensing |
Certifications | Safety: ● UL 60950-1 ● CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 ● IEC 60950-1 ● EN 60950-1 Radio approvals: ● FCC Part 15.247, 15.407 ● RSS-210 (Canada) ● EN 300.328, EN 301.893 (Europe) ● AS/NZS 4268.2003 (Australia and New Zealand) EMI and susceptibility: ● FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109 ● ICES-003 (Canada) ● EN 301.489-1 and -17 (Europe) ◦ RV260/RV260P rackmount: Class A |