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product_id: 577639318
title: "NETGEAR FVS318 ProSafe VPN Firewall - Router - 8-port switch - desktop"
brand: "netgear"
price: "€ 100.64"
currency: EUR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/577639318-netgear-fvs318-prosafe-vpn-firewall-router-8-port-switch-desktop
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region: Ireland
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# 8 dedicated VPN tunnels 8-port 10/100 Mbps switch Compact desktop form factor NETGEAR FVS318 ProSafe VPN Firewall - Router - 8-port switch - desktop

**Brand:** netgear
**Price:** € 100.64
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔐 Lock down your network like a pro—security that means business.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NETGEAR FVS318 ProSafe VPN Firewall - Router - 8-port switch - desktop by netgear
- **How much does it cost?** € 100.64 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- netgear enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted netgear brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **User-Friendly Setup:** Intuitive web GUI lets even non-experts configure advanced firewall and VPN settings with ease.
- • **Compact & Cool Design:** Small footprint and efficient cooling make it perfect for any desktop or rack setup without overheating.
- • **Robust Wired Networking:** 8-port 10/100 Mbps switch delivers reliable, high-speed wired connections for all your critical devices.
- • **Secure Multi-Site Connectivity:** Eight dedicated VPN tunnels ensure your branch offices stay seamlessly and securely linked.
- • **Enterprise-Level Protection at SOHO Price:** Professional-grade VPN firewall security without breaking your budget—stay protected and ahead.

## Overview

The NETGEAR FVS318 ProSafe VPN Firewall is a compact, wired router featuring an 8-port 10/100 Mbps switch and eight dedicated VPN tunnels for secure multi-location connectivity. Designed for small to medium businesses, it offers an intuitive setup interface and reliable firewall protection at an affordable price point, making it ideal for professionals seeking enterprise-level security without complexity or high cost.

## Description

NETGEAR's FVS318 ProSafe VPN Firewall provides business-cl protection at a NAT router price.

Review: I am the sole IT person for a company that has several branch offices and they are all equipped with one of these routers. They are updated to the latest firmware which may play a key role in my success with these routers, but so far I couldn't be happier. Not one has had a problem that couldn't be resolved with a power cycle. I am not doing anything too complex with these as their DHCP/DNS functions are being handled by a windows server and there is no need for VPN yet, but the expandability is good to have. Port forwarding is in use and working fine and the internet access policy, although not the most robust I've seen, it does the job. Internet access is quick and the setup is relatively easy. I am A+,NET+, and CCNA certified, however I don't think the setup requires a professional touch as the web access GUI is pretty intuitive. Lastly the body is good at keeping the unit cool, is easy to mount, and has a pretty small footprint. To combine all of this with a price tag that any power user or SOHO can afford makes it 5 stars to me.
Review: This model is past "end of life" according to Netgear, so don't expect any technical support. Even the Netgear webpage is not much use; however, the router is totally intuitive to set up and configure and works very well. This model does NOT have Wi-Fi LAN. After configuring the FVS318, I connected my old Wi-Fi modem in pass-through mode on the LAN side behind the firewall, so wired and wireless devices are now all behind the wall and all on the same LAN. Easy. Does a great job at a super low price. EDIT-A few more days later. Did not notice at first, but ethernet traffic has slowed down. Most noticed when streaming (desertcart Prime, Netflix etc....) the buffering is annoying.

## Features

- Wired VPN with 8-port 10/100 Mbps switch
- Eight dedicated VPN tunnels to protect links between locations
- Device measures 7.1 x 1.4 x 9.95 inches (WxHxD)
- International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00006B9HC |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item model number | FVS318NA |
| Manufacturer | NETGEAR |
| Product Dimensions | 25.3 x 18.1 x 3.5 cm; 935 g |

## Product Details

- **Antenna type:** Internal
- **Brand:** NETGEAR
- **Compatible devices:** Laptop, Personal Computer, Smart Television, Smartphone, Tablet
- **Connectivity technology:** Wired
- **Frequency band class:** Dual-Band
- **Item weight:** 935 Grams
- **Model name:** NETGEAR FVS318 ProSafe VPN Firewall
- **Operating system:** [Proprietary router operating system]
- **Recommended uses for product:** Business
- **Special feature:** WPS

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***N on 23 February 2010*

I am the sole IT person for a company that has several branch offices and they are all equipped with one of these routers. They are updated to the latest firmware which may play a key role in my success with these routers, but so far I couldn't be happier. Not one has had a problem that couldn't be resolved with a power cycle. I am not doing anything too complex with these as their DHCP/DNS functions are being handled by a windows server and there is no need for VPN yet, but the expandability is good to have. Port forwarding is in use and working fine and the internet access policy, although not the most robust I've seen, it does the job. Internet access is quick and the setup is relatively easy. I am A+,NET+, and CCNA certified, however I don't think the setup requires a professional touch as the web access GUI is pretty intuitive. Lastly the body is good at keeping the unit cool, is easy to mount, and has a pretty small footprint. To combine all of this with a price tag that any power user or SOHO can afford makes it 5 stars to me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***R on 18 May 2024*

This model is past "end of life" according to Netgear, so don't expect any technical support. Even the Netgear webpage is not much use; however, the router is totally intuitive to set up and configure and works very well. This model does NOT have Wi-Fi LAN. After configuring the FVS318, I connected my old Wi-Fi modem in pass-through mode on the LAN side behind the firewall, so wired and wireless devices are now all behind the wall and all on the same LAN. Easy. Does a great job at a super low price. EDIT-A few more days later. Did not notice at first, but ethernet traffic has slowed down. Most noticed when streaming (Amazon Prime, Netflix etc....) the buffering is annoying.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***T on 22 September 2011*

As a security consultant, I consult people everyday on the need for a solid defense-in-depth strategy to protecting their network resources from potential attacks. The same applies to your home networks! Most broadband/HSI providers do not provide much in terms of securing "your assets", but rather, are interested in protecting their own. Often times, the perimeter equipment that is recommended (such as a typical wireless AP/router) does not really provide much in terms of security, and does nothing in terms of providing remote connectivity to resources on your home network when away. In comes the FVS318 Firewall with built-in IP Security (IPSec) Virtual Private Networking (VPN) capabilities. The appearances of this appliance seemed to meet almost all of my basic requirements ... with one key exception: NetGear does NOT provide support for remote Mac OS X clients in any of their VPN solutions and corresponding documentation. Most client OS's support VPN's (Windows XP/7, Mac OS X, Linux/Ubuntu, Android, iOS, etc.) that require a "login mechanism" for user authentication, and they utilize a secure tunnel to maintain communications. The FVS318 is really meant for a site-to-site typeo of VPN which utilizes the IPSec tunnel without any user authentication. This would be the case when two branch offices are connected together. Enough of the heavy technical details ... the problem is "how can I connect my Mac OS X computer to the FVS318 remotely?". After researching this for some time, I found two products that both work exceptionally well for the Mac environment. The first is freeware called IPSecuritas from Lobotomo Software. This comes with a preconfigured template for the FVS318. The other, which is available for a free, is called VPN Tracker. Like IPSecuritas, it also has preconfigured templates for the FVS318. So, if you are considering a security appliance to use at your home, and are concerned about the lack of Mac client software, do not worry any longer ... a solution is available to make your FVS318 work seaminglessly in your local and remote network.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-03-02*