Hardware

The VigorSwitch P2260 is a high-performance fully-managed layer 2 Ethernet switch. Its specification is packed with advanced features to aid reliability and switching performance to your network. The P2260 has 26 Ethernet ports (24 Fast Ethernet, 2 Gigabit) and two SFP ports (for fiber connection modules). The units can be stacked, and meaning that up to 16 can be linked and managed from one web interface. Features for Quality of Service (QoS), VLANs and network/switch security provide additional flexibility. The VigorSwitch P2260 is a PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch. The Unused wire pairs on the RJ45 connector are used to carry power to the remote device so that the connected device does not need its own local power supply (e.g. mains adaptor). This is particularly useful for devices such as IP webcams or IP telephones where local power may not be convenient but also where an extra PSU would add unnecessary clutter and increased power consumption. The DrayTek P2260 has two SFP (fiber module) ports. In comparison to 'copper' (RJ45), using fiber for uplinks provides longer range and reliance from electrical interference. Each of the two ports can be used instead of the corresponding copper port (ports 25 and 26). The SFP port provides compatibility with your choice of SFP module and therefore the most appropriate fiber technology for your application. The VigorSwitch P2260 is a fully managed Layer 2 switch, not a basic 'Smart Switch' (which is typically an unmanaged switch with some monitoring/control features). A compressive GUI (web interface) provides intuitive control and monitoring of the switches features.

Highlights of the DrayTek VigorSwitch P2260 24-Port 10/100 PoE & 2 Gigabit

• 24 10/100BaseT RJ45 Ethernet ports
• 2 10/100/1000BaseT (gigabit) RJ45 Ethernet ports
• PoE power for LAN devices
• 2 SFP (fiber module) ports
• Port based and 802.1q VLAN
• Quality of Service (QoS) prioritization
• Layer 2 fully managed
• 802.1x security
• Port bandwidth control
• Port mirroring

The Vigor 2860 series (including the Vigor 2860n and Vigor 2860Vn) is our new router/firewall which can support either ADSL or VDSL (BT Infinity™/FTTC). This makes the Vigor 2860 ideal ideal for users with ADSL now who might upgrade to VDSL later. Alternative WAN ports can insead provide connectivity to Ethenet feeds, secondary xDSL modems or a 3G cellular service using a USB adaptor. This latest router series includes support for professional features such as VLAN tagging, Gigabit Ethernet built-in WiFi ('n' models). Packed with professional-level features, the Vigor 2860 series offers truly comprehensive DSL connetivity and security. Compatible with all UK variants of ADSL (including ADSL2+ and Annex M), VDSL and VDSL2, the Vigor 2860 can also be used for cable-modem, leased line and EFM applications using its Gigabit Ethernet WAN port. On VDSL, the Vigor 2860 series supports the very latest services for speeds up to 80Mb/s (depending on line quality and length). A 6-port Gigabit Ethernet switch on the LAN side provides high speed connectivity for your server, other local PCs or for uplink to a larger Ethernet switch. Comprehensive security features include content filtering, web application controls and an object based firewall management system. Runs on either ADSL or VDSL The Vigor2860's built in DSL interface will connect to either an ADSL or VDSL line. If you have a second line (of either type) you can add an additional modem (or your existing modem from your other line) to the Vigor2860's Ethernet WAN ports. You can set the two lines up in load balancing mode, where traffic is split across both of them, or into failover mode, where the other DSL line only kicks-in if your primary DSL line fails (or vice versa). ADSL makes a particularly good method of failover for VDSL because they are delivered differently. VDSL service is provided and powered by a cabinet in your street - that's where the line terminates. ADSL service, on the other hand, comes all the way from your local exchange, which coul be miles away and is powered from there. That means that if your street's VDSL cabinet is damaged, its DSLAM fails or you lose power to your street, you lose VDSL, but your ADSL line comes via a different method and route, so it's less likely that both would be affected. These failover methods can also be used instead for the other WAN ports on the router (Ethernet or 3G).

Viruses and malware hosted on web pages, email phishing attacks, spam, virus infested emails, and other threats are now all part of a regular repertoire of sophisticated blended attacks that bypass traditional firewalls with ease. Small businesses have been the ones most seriously affected as small businesses, unlike their enterprise counterparts, often lack the time and resources to fully harden and secure their networks from these threats. Moreover, such threats have signaled a change in the threat landscape: previously, threats to small businesses could largely be considered "push" type threats wherein hackers specifically targeted small businesses - a relatively rare occurrence given the prevalence of larger and richer targets in the medium and large business space. However, the advent of Web 2.0 technologies and cloud computing has largely shifted the threat landscape to one characterized largely by "pull" attacks wherein end users use Web 2.0 and cloud computing technologies to "pull" threats into the organization. Because comprehensive network security solutions require an abundance of processing power to examine network traffic in real time, existing SMB all-in-one security solutions often use rudimentary security technologies that trade comprehensiveness for speed. True security must satisfy the requirements in both speed and coverage.