DrayTek Vigor 2710n ADSL2+ Wireless-N Router

Overview

Vigor 2710 Series ADSL Router/Firewall

The DrayTek Vigor 2710 Series ADSL2/2+ routers are designed to be the ideal ADSL-sharing and firewall device for to the SoHo (Small Office / Home) user. They combine compatibility with all UK ADSL line types together with performance, features and price into an attractive, relible and easy-to-use product, with the pedigree and thoughtful design DrayTek are renowned for. Wireless (WiFi) and VoIP equipped models further enhance the flexibility of the router and outgoing VPN makes it ideal as a teleworker router for your home VPN link to your main office.

A new style case for this range provides stylish looks and space saving design, allowing upright desk usage or wall-mounting. Cleverly conceived cable entry points also minimise the overall size of the unit.

The USB port can be used to connect a compatible USB printer to so that PCs on your network (wireless or wired) can all share access to that printer. If you want NAS (Network Attached Storage) you can connect a USB memory stick or USB hard drive to store files for everyone on your LAN or remote users to access by FTP or Windows file sharing.

Note: If you want to connect multiple USB devices at once, you will need to add a powered USB hub (not supplied).

WiFi

Wireless LAN Features

The Vigor 2710 Series routers with built-in Wireless LAN allow you to use your wireless equipped computers or laptops wirelessly, without needing a cable back to the router; this provides convenience and mobility in your home or office. By adding an additional Vigor 2710 wireless model, you can expand the wireless range using WDS (in repeater mode). For increased range/coverage, DrayTek have a range of directional aerials (see 'accessories').

802.11n Draft 2.0 Compliant
WiFi™ Certified
802.11b & 802.11g Compatibility
WEP & WPA Wireless Encryption
WDS - Wireless Distribution System for expanding wireless networks
WPS - WiFi Protected Setup (allows easier setup of client devices)
Wireless On/Off & WPS Trigger Switches

NAS

Network Attached Storage (NAS)

The Vigor 2710 Series's USB port can also be used to add storage memory to the unit in the form of a USB memory key (as shown right) or for higher capacity a USB hard drive (normally requires its own power). The Vigor 2710 then provides FTP access file uploading/downloading which can be from the local LAN or from anywhere on the Internet - ideal for a simple to deploy file depository. Access can be 'public' or using usernames and passwords, each of which can have their own directories and/or file access rights. As well as FTP, file sharing is available as a Windows 'network drive'. Using Internet Explorer, you can access, read and write the contents of the USB drive.

Specification

Vigor 2710 Series Specification

ADSL Interface compliant with :
ADSL, ADSLMax, ADSL2, ADSL2+, Annex A & Annex M
- ANSI T1.413 Issue2
- ITU-T G.992.1 G.dmt (ADSL)
- ITU-T G.992.2 G.lite
- ITU-T G.992.3 ADSL2
- ITU-T G.992.5 ADSL2+
- Annex L (READSL)
- Annex M
Routing Protocls :
- Internet Protocols : PPP (RFC 1661), PPPoA (RFC2364), MPoA
- LAN Protocols : ARP, Proxy ARP, IP, ICMP, IGMP, UDP, TCP
- Authentication Protocols : PAP, CHAP, MS-CHAP
- DNS Proxy & Cache
Universal Plug'n'Play (uPnP) support
SNMP Reporting Facilities
Firewall Facilities :
- Protection against DoS/DDos attacks & IP Anti-Spoofing
- Default Port Blocking through NAT
- Object Based Firewall
- User definable IP filters
- URL Filter (block specific web sites)
- Web site Category Blocking (subject to subscription)
- Block HTTP download of common harmful file types
- Peer-to-Peer Software and Instant Messaging Blocking
VPN Facilities (Dial-Out only)
- Create up to two dial-out VPN tunnels to remote hosts
- Support for PPTP with MPPE encryption over PPTP
- Support for L2TP & IPSec with Pre-shared key
- DES (56-bit key strength) & 3DES (168-bit key strength) encryption
- AH (Authenticated Header) &
- ESP (Encapsulated Payload) modes
- SHA-1 and MD5 integrity algorhythms
- X.509 Client Certificate Support
- Remote VPN compatible with other vendor firewalls/VPN devices including Cisco, Nokia, SonicWall, WatchGuard
- VPN Passthrough for VPN client/server running behind the router
Wireless LAN Features
- 802.11n Draft 2.0 Compliant
- WiFi Certified
- 802.11b & 802.11g Compatibility
- WEP & WPA Wireless Security & Encryption
- WDS - Wireless Distribution System (for expanding wireless networks)
- WPS - WiFi Protected Setup
Built-in Ethernet switch featuring :
- Four port 10/100BaseT auto-selecting (IEEE802.3)
- Automatic selection full/half duplex & straight/uplink modes
- Dual-colour LED for each port to indicate operating speed
NAT (Network Address Translation) featuring :
- Port forwarding - individual ports (with optional translation) and ranges of ports
- Open internal servers up for external access
- Soft DMZ - For passthrough of all protocols/data to a single internal client
DHCP Server - User configurable
Easy to use Web-based User Interface, management with optional IP address restriction.
Management Logging/Monitoring via :
- Syslog
- Web (Browser) based interface
- Telnet Interface
Flash-Upgradable memory for firmware upgrades/enhancements
Support for local Class C LAN (up to 253 local users)
Physical Characteristics:
- Flash Upgradable firmware
- Dimensions (mm) :
- Weight : grams approx
- Maximum Power Consumption : approx
Supported O/S : Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, Linux & MacOS8/9/X
Warranty : Two (2) year manufacturer's RTB warranty
Box contents : Router, UK PSU, Ethernet cable (1.8M), ADSL RJ11 Line cable (1.8M), Quickstart manual, Utility & Documentation CD-ROM, Wall-mounting screws, Aerial