Kentrox Q2300 - Manual (Page 2)

Q2300 Ethernet QoS Access Router
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Simple, low-cost installation
Traditional routers, security devices, and network access
equipment can be diffi cult to set up, and often require
special training. That can be problematic for many
businesses that are trying to reduce support costs or do
not have on-site expertise.
The Kentrox Q2300 router is designed to simplify install-
ation with its intuitive GUI, making it faster and easier
for both network administrators and less experienced
installers. Advanced feature confi gurations, such as VPN
tunnels, fi rewall, and QoS policies, are also made simpler
by the router’s GUI.
Figure 3: The graphical interface presents confi guration options
for simpler setup.
Embedded, Web-style GUI simplifi es
management
The Graphical User Interface contains powerful tools to
troubleshoot problems, run QoS reports, make confi gur-
ation changes and reload confi gurations, set up traffi c-
shaping policies, or just check the health of the network.
Accomplishing these tasks with command line-driven
products can be diffi cult and time-consuming. Arranged
logically and intuitively by function, the router’s GUI is
point-and-click easy.
Protect internal systems from intrusion
To protect internal networks from outside intrusion, the
router conceals LAN IP addresses using Network Address
Translation (NAT). It also has an integrated Stateful Packet
Inspection (SPI) fi rewall. The router fi rewall includes
Intrusion Detection System (IDS) capability, which identifi es
and blocks common attacks. Application Layer Gateways
(ALG) pass common traffi c types while preventing
unwanted traffi c from entering the LAN.
VPN support
With Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), you can take
advantage of the cost savings associated with transmitting
communications over IP services. The Q2300 secures up to
100 VPN tunnels with standards-based IPSec encryption
(DES/3DES/AES) and authentication. The router supports
direct VPN connections with computers running Windows
XP Service Pack II IPsec clients.
Its VPN support is designed for Virtual Private Networks
Consortium interoperability and conformance. Dedicated
hardware accelerates DES/3DES encryption for optimal
performance.
Fine-tune network performance with
QoS monitoring and reports
The Q2300's graphical reports let you monitor traffi c
performance at each established QoS priority level to see
whether the critical traffi c fl ows are getting the bandwidth
they need. The report data helps you identify performance
problems and modify your QoS policies appropriately. To
reduce bandwidth pinches, for example, you would simply
view the current and historical performance reports, and
adjust QoS policies as necessary to provide the appropriate
amount of bandwidth for high-priority applications.
IP Network
VPN Tunnel A
VPN Tunnel B
Ethe rnet
Q2200
Q2300
Q2300
T1 PPP
or FR
Ethernet
DSL/Cable Modem
Analog
Telephone
Adapter
VoIP PBX
PSTN
Figure 2: Up to 100 IPSec VPN tunnels mean fl exibility and cost savings.