D-Link DSR-250N – Wireless N Unified Services Router with Gigabit WAN, 8 Gigabit LAN Ports, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, VPN, Firewall, VLAN, Captive Portal & 3G Backup Support
Overview:
• The D-Link DSR-250N is a Wireless N Unified Services Router designed for small and medium business networks that require secure routing, VPN access, firewall protection, and integrated wireless connectivity.
• It provides 1 × Gigabit WAN port and 8 × Gigabit LAN ports, making it suitable for business internet sharing and wired network distribution.
• The router includes integrated 802.11b/g/n single-band wireless with 2 detachable 2dBi omni-directional antennas for office wireless coverage.
• The DSR-250N supports VPN services including IPSec, PPTP / L2TP, SSL VPN, GRE, and OpenVPN, with up to 75 VPN tunnels.
• It also supports IPv6, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, port-based VLAN, inter-VLAN routing, NAT / PAT, web content filtering, IPS, Captive Portal, bandwidth control, and 3G redundancy through compatible USB dongles.
• The DSR-250N is suitable for offices, branches, retail locations, and SMB networks that need secure internet access, remote VPN connectivity, and wireless routing in one device.
Key Features:
• Wireless N Unified Services Router.
• Designed for small and medium business networks.
• 1 × Gigabit WAN port.
• 8 × Gigabit LAN ports.
• Integrated 802.11b/g/n wireless.
• 2 detachable 2dBi omni-directional antennas.
• Supports multiple SSIDs.
• Supports SSID to VLAN mapping.
• Supports WEP, WPS, WPA-PSK, WPA-EAP, WPA2-PSK, and WPA2-EAP.
• Supports IEEE 802.1X RADIUS authentication.
• Supports up to 75 VPN tunnels.
• Supports 25 IPSec tunnels.
• Supports 5 SSL VPN tunnels.
• Supports 25 PPTP / L2TP clients.
• Supports 10 GRE tunnels.
• Supports 10 OpenVPN tunnels.
• Supports DES, 3DES, AES, Twofish, Blowfish, and CAST-128 encryption.
• Supports IPv6.
• Supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN.
• Supports port-based VLAN.
• Supports inter-VLAN routing.
• Supports NAT and PAT.
• Supports static and dynamic routing.
• Supports web content filtering.
• Supports Intrusion Prevention System IPS.
• Supports Captive Portal authentication.
• Supports 3G redundancy via compatible USB dongle.
• Supports maximum bandwidth control and port-based QoS.
• Supports HTTP / HTTPS web management.
• Supports command line management.
• Supports SNMP v1/v2c/v3.
• D-Link Green Ethernet and Green Wi-Fi scheduler for power saving.
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: Wireless N Unified Services Router
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DSR-250N
• Hardware Version: DSR-250N B1
• Ethernet Interface: 1 × 10/100/1000Mbps WAN Port, 8 × 10/100/1000Mbps LAN Ports
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Single Band
• Wireless Antennas: 2 × Detachable 2dBi Omni-Directional Antennas
• USB Ports: 1 × USB 2.0 Port
• Console Port: RJ-45
• Firewall Throughput: 750Mbps
• VPN Throughput 3DES: 50Mbps
• Concurrent Sessions: 20,000
• New Sessions Per Second: 200
• Firewall Policies: 200
• Internet Connection Types: Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, L2TP, PPTP, Multiple PPPoE
• Routing: Static Route, RIP v1, RIP v2, OSPF, OSPFv3, Inter-VLAN Route
• Firewall Features: NAT, PAT, Web Content Filtering, Intrusion Prevention System
• Networking: DHCP Server / Client, DHCP Relay, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, Port-Based VLAN, IGMP Proxy, IPv6
• 3G Redundancy: Supported via Compatible USB Dongle
• Wireless Security: WEP, WPS, WPA-PSK, WPA-EAP, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-EAP
• VPN Tunnels: Up to 75
• IPSec Tunnels: 25
• SSL VPN Tunnels: 5
• PPTP / L2TP Clients: 25
• GRE Tunnels: 10
• OpenVPN Tunnels: 10
• VPN Encryption: DES, 3DES, AES, Twofish, Blowfish, CAST-128, NULL
• SSL Encryption: RC4-128, 3DES, AES
• VPN Features: IPSec NAT Traversal, Dead Peer Detection, ESP, AH, VPN Tunnel Keep Alive, Hub and Spoke
• Bandwidth Management: Maximum Bandwidth Control, Port-Based QoS, 3 Classes
• Management: HTTP, HTTPS, Command Line, SNMP v1/v2c/v3
• Power Supply: External Power Supply Unit, DC 12V / 1.5A
• Maximum Power Consumption: 12.6W for DSR-250N
• Dimensions: 140 × 203 × 35 mm
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 95%, Non-Condensing
• Certifications: FCC Class B, CE Class B, C-Tick, IC, cUL, LVD EN60950-1
• Third Party Certifications: IPv6 Ready, Wi-Fi, ICSA-Certified Firewall, VPNC AES Interop, VPNC Basic Interop
• MTBF: 250,000 Hours
Applications:
• Small and medium business internet gateway.
• Secure branch office connectivity.
• Office wired and wireless network sharing.
• Site-to-site VPN connections.
• Remote user SSL VPN access.
• VLAN-based business network segmentation.
• Guest access with Captive Portal authentication.
• Secure firewall and web filtering deployments.
• Backup internet connection using compatible 3G USB dongle.
• Retail stores, offices, clinics, warehouses, and small branches.
• Businesses requiring VPN, firewall, wireless, and routing in one compact device.
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended for small and medium business networks that need secure routing, VPN access, firewall protection, wireless connectivity, and 3G backup support.
• Suitable for offices, branches, retail locations, clinics, and warehouses that require Gigabit wired ports with integrated Wireless N coverage.
• Best used when the client needs 1 Gigabit WAN, 8 Gigabit LAN ports, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, up to 75 VPN tunnels, VLAN, Captive Portal, web filtering, IPS, and USB 3G redundancy.
• For new projects with higher internet speeds or advanced firewall requirements, Connect Gates recommends reviewing newer VPN routers or dedicated firewall appliances depending on throughput, security features, and support lifecycle.
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