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Linksys USBVPN1 USB VPN and Firewall Adapter reviewed

Tim Higgins

August 26, 2003

Introduction

Linksys USB VPN and Firewall Adapter

Linksys USB VPN and Firewall Adapter
Summary	Specialized miniature version of Linksys' BEFSX41 router disguised as a USB - Ethernet adapter. Intended to allow mobile clients tunnel to remote IPsec gateway
Update	None
Pros	• Easy to install • Inexpensive compared to IPsec client software
Cons	• Another thing to carry on the road • Won't work with all IPsec gateways • Windows-only

When I first read the USBVPN1's product description, I at first thought that the folks at Linksys had lost it. But midway through writing a somewhat snarky news item about the USB VPN & Firewall Adapter, the light dawned and I realized what Linksys was up to - making an inexpensive portable mate for their extremely popular BEFVP41 and BEFSX41 VPN endpoint routers.

After my short time with the product, I think they've achieved their goal, but the results may not suit everyone's needs.

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