The NETGEAR FVS114 ProSafe VPN Firewall is a desktop security appliance purpose-built for small to medium-sized businesses requiring site-to-site and client-to-site VPN connectivity with integrated firewall protection. The unit combines a 200 MHz RISC-based processor with 16 MB internal memory to deliver up to 11 Mbps WAN throughput and support for up to 253 concurrent users across a single broadband connection via NAT routing.
Technical Specifications
Hardware & Processing
• Processor: RISC-based (Realtek 8650B), 200 MHz
• Internal Memory: 16 MB
• Form Factor: Desktop
Network Connectivity
• WAN: 1 × 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45)
• LAN: 4 × 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45) with auto-sensing and Auto Uplink™
• WAN Throughput: Up to 11 Mbps
• Supported Protocols: IP Routing, TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, PPPoE, DHCP (Client/Server), RIPv1, RIPv2, UPnP, NAT Routing
VPN & Encryption
• IPSec Tunnels: Up to 8 simultaneous
• Encryption: DES (56-bit), 3DES (168-bit), AES (128/256-bit)
• Hashing: MD5, SHA-1
• IPSec Protocols: ESP, AH
• Key Management: Manual, IKE SA with pre-shared key and RSA/DSA signatures
• Perfect Forward Secrecy: Diffie-Hellman groups 1 and 2, Oakley support
• Operating Modes: Main, Aggressive, Quick
• Dynamic IP Support: FQDN for VPN connections
• NAT Traversal: IPSec, PPTP, L2TP pass-through
• IPSec Throughput: Up to 2 Mbps per tunnel
Firewall & Security
• Firewall Type: Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
• DoS Protection: Yes
• Intrusion Detection: IDS capabilities included
– Key Features
• Supports up to 253 users on shared broadband via NAT routing
• VPNC compliance with interoperability for VPNC-certified devices and standard IPSec clients
• Web-based graphical interface with setup wizards for rapid deployment
• Auto-sensing LAN ports with Auto Uplink™ technology
– Typical Applications
• Secure site-to-site connectivity between branch offices
• Remote access VPN for distributed workforces
• DoS attack mitigation for edge network security
– Compatibility & Integration
VPNC-certified; compatible with major VPNC-certified VPN appliances and standard IPSec VPN client software.

















