The NetDefend family of Firewall/VPN Security Appliances is D-Link�s answer for hardware-based network security. The new D-Link Network Security Firewall (DFL-210) is an easy-to-deploy VPN and firewall solution designed specifically for the Small Office / Home Office (SOHO) market that demands superior performance and security.Advanced Hardware Features
The DFL-210 is a powerful security solution that provides integrated Network Address Translation (NAT), SPI Firewall, advanced content filtering features, IDS protection, bandwidth management, as well as Virtual Private Network (VPN) support. The DFL-210 hardware includes four trusted LAN ports, a WAN port, and a user-configurable DMZ port to support local servers such as e-mail, Web, and FTP. The DMZ port can also be reconfigured as a WAN fail-over port. All of these features conveniently fit into a desktop chassis that can be easily integrated into your network.
Enterprise-class Security
To provide enterprise-class network security, the DFL-210 has several flexible firewall features to manage, monitor, and maintain a healthy and secure network. Network management features include: Remote Management, Bandwidth Control Policies, URL/Keyword Blocking, Access Policies, and SNMP. For network monitoring, the DFL-210 supports e-mail alerts, system log, consistency checks, and real-time statistics. These features along with a firmware backup function provide and maintain maximum network performance and security.
VPN Performance
For optimal VPN configuration, the DFL-210 has an integrated VPN Client and Server to support almost any required VPN policy. This high-end appliance has a hardware VPN engine to support and manage up to 100 VPN configurations. The DFL-210 can support IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP protocols in Client/Server mode and can handle pass-through traffic as well. Advanced VPN configuration options include: DES/3DES/AES/Twofish/Blowfish/CAST-128 encryption, Manual or IKE/ISAKMP key management, Quick/Main/Aggressive Negotiation modes, and VPN authentication support using either an external RADIUS server or the internal 500-user database.
Configurable User Interface
The DFL-210 features an intuitive user interface that can easily be configured via D-Link�s Web-based interface and monitored using the Command Line Interface (CLI). These configuration options can be managed through Admin, Read/Write, or Read-only administrator rights. With these access management levels, any authorized user can easily configure or access the administrative functions of the DFL-210.
With businesses becoming increasingly network-dependent, the need to invest in a reliable security solution is crucial. The D-Link DFL-210 Network Security Firewall offers high return on investment through robust security features, flexible configuration, and maximum network protection for SOHO networks.
1. Actual performance may vary depending on network conditions and activated services.
