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The Cisco® Small Business RV260, RV260P, and RV260W VPN routers are high-performance models combining business-class features with performance, security, reliability, and overall value at a great price point. These models are perfect for the small business, small enterprise, branch, or small home office network.
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.
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.
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