Full English Description for Cisco RV345
1. Official Short Order Description (Datasheet Standard Format)
Cisco RV345: Cisco RV34X Series Wired Dual-Gigabit-WAN High-Density Multi-Service UTM VPN Router, fanless rack-mount metal chassis with two independent Gigabit RJ45 WAN ports for load balancing and automatic failover, integrated 16-port managed Gigabit LAN switch (non-PoE), dual USB 2.0 ports for 3G/4G/LTE cellular backup modems and configuration storage, hardware encryption acceleration engine, enterprise SPI stateful inspection firewall with full DoS protection, dual-stack IPv4/IPv6, up to 50 IPsec site-to-site tunnels + 50 Cisco AnyConnect SSL remote VPN tunnels plus L2TP/PPTP remote access support, licensed application control, cloud-powered dynamic URL web filtering, optional Cisco Umbrella DNS-layer threat defense, hierarchical QoS traffic management, 900 Mbps NAT throughput, 650 Mbps hardware-accelerated IPsec VPN throughput, web GUI and SNMP-based remote management. Wired high-port-count branch gateway without Wi-Fi or PoE; PoE-equipped variant is RV345P, compact 4-port LAN model is RV340, wireless variant is RV340WCisco.
2. Complete Detailed Product Overview
Product Line Positioning
The Cisco RV345 is the high-density fixed-LAN model in Cisco’s RV34X SMB UTM router family, built on the same core hardware platform as RV340 but upgraded to a 16-port integrated Gigabit switch for offices requiring many wired endpoints without separate LAN switches. It delivers dual active Gigabit WAN links for bandwidth aggregation and link resiliency, plus USB cellular 3G/4G/LTE tertiary backup to eliminate single-point internet outages. Equipped with dedicated hardware crypto offload for high-speed encrypted VPN traffic, unified threat management functions including application visibility, cloud web filtering and optional Cisco Umbrella security, it targets medium branch offices, multi-location retail chains and regional corporate sites with 30–60 concurrent users. It supports Cisco FindIT network discovery and remote Plug-and-Play mass deployment, backed by Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty and regular official firmware security patchesCisco.
Physical Hardware Interface Architecture
Dual Independent Gigabit WAN RJ45 Ports
2 separate auto-sensing 10/100/1000BASE-T WAN interfaces with two operation modes:
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Automatic failover: Instant traffic switch to secondary WAN upon primary circuit failure
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Bandwidth load balancing: Combine two broadband lines to boost total internet capacity
Supports all standard WAN authentication types: Static IP, DHCP client, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TPCisco.
Built-In 16-Port Managed Gigabit LAN Switch (Non-PoE)
16×10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 LAN ports with full Layer 2 enterprise switching functionality:
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Up to 4094 configurable 802.1Q tagged VLANs with inter-VLAN routing
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802.1X port-based authentication for wired device access control
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RSTP Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol to prevent layer 2 network loops
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Port mirroring for traffic auditing and troubleshooting
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Port-level 802.1p CoS priority marking, jumbo frame support up to 1536 bytes
All ports comply with IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab; Cat5e or higher cabling required for full Gigabit performanceCisco.
Auxiliary Control & Backup Interfaces
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Dual USB 2.0 Type-A ports: Certified for compatible 3G/4G/LTE USB cellular modems as tertiary backup internet link; also accepts USB flash drives for offline firmware upgrades and config import/export
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RJ45 serial console port: Reserved for future advanced CLI access (disabled on factory default firmware releases)
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Recessed factory reset button, power toggle switch, Kensington anti-theft security lock slot
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Front panel multi-color LED indicators: Power, WAN1/WAN2 link status, LAN 1–16 port activity, USB connectivity, VPN tunnel status and system fault alarms for real-time visual monitoring
Dual-Form Factor Mechanical Design
Solid black metal chassis supporting flat desktop placement or standard 19-inch rack mounting with included rack brackets; fanless passive heat dissipation delivers zero operational noise for telecom closets, open offices and quiet remote branch environments, powered by an external 12V DC power adapterCisco.
Core Performance Hardware Benchmarks
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Dedicated hardware encryption acceleration ASIC
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Maximum NAT throughput (dual GE WAN full-duplex): 900 Mbps for TCP/UDP traffic
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Maximum concurrent NAT sessions: 40,000
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Encrypted VPN throughput benchmarks:
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IPsec site-to-site: 650 Mbps (AES-256 hardware offload)
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Cisco AnyConnect SSL VPN: 35 Mbps
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PPTP remote access: 100 Mbps
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Supported VPN tunnel capacity:
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50 IPsec gateway-to-gateway site-to-site tunnels (IKEv1/IKEv2, GRE, hub-spoke topology compatible)
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50 Cisco AnyConnect SSL remote access tunnels for cross-platform laptop/mobile workforce
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25 concurrent L2TP remote tunnels, 25 concurrent PPTP remote tunnels
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QoS traffic queues: 4 independent hierarchical priority queues optimized for voice, video conferencing and business-critical applications
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Maximum configurable 802.1Q VLAN segments: Up to 4094Cisco
Supported Network Protocols (Dual IPv4 + IPv6 Full Stack)
WAN Authentication Protocols
Ethernet WAN modes: Static IP, DHCP client, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP broadband uplink authentication
LAN & Dynamic Routing Services
DHCP server/relay agent, DHCPv6 server for IPv6 endpoints, DNS proxy, IGMP multicast proxy, Dynamic DDNS (DynDNS, No-IP), static routing, RIP v1/v2 (IPv4), RIPng (IPv6), 6to4 tunneling, inter-VLAN routing capability
NAT & Application Gateway (ALG) Functions
PAT port address translation, one-to-one static policy NAT, port forwarding, port triggering, software configurable DMZ host; ALG pass-through for SIP VoIP, FTP, HTTP, IPsec/PPTP/L2TP VPN client traffic
Switch Layer Standards
802.1Q VLAN tagging, 802.1w RSTP rapid spanning tree, port mirroring, 802.1X port security authenticationCisco
Integrated Unified Threat Management (UTM) Security Suite
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SPI Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall
Blocks SYN flood, ICMP echo storm, UDP/TCP flood and all mainstream DoS attack vectors; granular inbound/outbound IP-based access control lists (ACLs) for precise traffic filtering
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Licensed Application Control & Dynamic Cloud Web Filtering
Identifies and restricts over 500 internet applications including social media, streaming and P2P services; cloud-backed URL filtering database covering 450+ million domains across 80+ content categories to block malicious and unproductive web content
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Optional Cisco Umbrella Cloud Security Integration
Adds cloud DNS-layer protection against malware, phishing and ransomware with centralized threat reporting
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Hardware-Accelerated Multi-Protocol VPN Security
IPsec tunnels with AES-128/192/256, 3DES encryption, MD5/SHA1/SHA256 authentication and IKEv2 support; native AnyConnect SSL VPN, L2TP and PPTP remote access tunnels for distributed remote workforce connectivity
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Administrative Access Hardening
Two-tier privilege model (full admin / read-only guest), mandatory HTTPS encrypted web management, complex password enforcement, local log buffer storage, remote Syslog server export and email alert notifications for security incidents and link outages
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IP Source Guard
Binds IP addresses to MAC addresses to block internal IP spoofing attacks on LAN segmentsCisco
Intelligent Multi-Link QoS & Bandwidth Management
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Port-level 802.1p LAN traffic marking, application-aware WAN bandwidth shaping
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Four hierarchical traffic queues to prioritize real-time voice/video conferencing above recreational internet traffic
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Global uplink bandwidth rate limiting to prevent single endpoints from saturating dual fiber/copper WAN circuits
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Full DSCP marking recognition for consistent end-to-end QoS across multi-site IPsec VPN topologies
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Per-application bandwidth throttling for high-consumption streaming/P2P trafficCisco
Power, Mechanical & Environmental Specifications
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Form Factor: Fanless black metal chassis, dual desktop / 19-inch rack-mount design with included rack brackets
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Physical Dimensions (W × D × H): 250 × 160 × 44 mm
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Unit weight: 1.1 kg
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Power supply: External 12VDC / 2.5A AC-DC wall adapter
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Operating temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)
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Storage temperature: -20°C ~ 70°C (-4°F ~ 158°F)
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Operating humidity: 10%–85% non-condensing
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Storage humidity: 5%–90% non-condensing
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Compliance Certifications: UL 60950-1, IEC/EN 60950-1, FCC Class A, CE, IC safety & EMC, RoHS environmental standards
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Warranty: Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware ProtectionCisco
Device Management & Deployment Tools
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Primary Management Interface
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Responsive HTTPS web GUI with step-by-step visual setup wizards for rapid zero-training deployment
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SNMP v3, UPnP, Bonjour mDNS for network monitoring and discovery
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Discovery & Mass Deployment
Cisco FindIT Network Utility for unified visibility of all Cisco SMB network devices on the local LAN; supports remote Plug and Play (PnP) mass deployment for multi-branch enterprise rollouts
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Configuration & Firmware Operations
Full running-config export/import file backup, firmware upgradable via web upload or USB flash driveCisco
Typical Deployment Scenarios
High-density dual-WAN fiber broadband medium office core internet gateway, multi-branch retail IPsec site-to-site VPN router for locations with dozens of wired workstations, regional remote field office secure interconnection with dual link redundancy, primary dual GE WAN gateway with USB 4G/LTE cellular tertiary backup failover, enterprise remote worker AnyConnect SSL VPN termination device, medium enterprise segregated staff/guest inter-VLAN routing gateway, rack-mount branch edge router for centralized telecom closet deployments requiring integrated 16-port LAN switching without separate switches.
Note: The RV345 is an active mainstream SMB Gigabit UTM router with ongoing Cisco firmware security support, designed for medium branch fiber/copper broadband deployments and not intended for high-capacity enterprise core or carrier-grade edge backbone environments. It differs from RV345P which adds 8 PoE 802.3at ports for IP cameras, IP phones and wireless access points.
3. E-commerce Short Marketing Description
Cisco RV345 Wired Dual-Gigabit-WAN High-Density Small Business UTM VPN Router, fanless rack-mountable/desktop metal chassis with dual independent GE WAN ports for load balancing & auto failover, built-in 16-port non-PoE managed Gigabit LAN switch, dual USB 2.0 ports for 3G/4G/LTE cellular backup, dedicated hardware crypto acceleration, SPI DoS-protection enterprise firewall, dual-stack IPv4/IPv6, up to 50 IPsec site-to-site + 50 AnyConnect SSL remote VPN tunnels, licensed application control & dynamic cloud URL web filtering, optional Cisco Umbrella integration, 900 Mbps NAT / 650 Mbps IPsec VPN throughput, web GUI & SNMP remote management, Limited Lifetime Hardware Protection, cost-effective high-port-count wired multi-link branch gateway for medium offices, retail multi-branch and remote business secure broadband & multi-site encrypted VPN connectivity.
4. Product Catalog Keyword Tags
Cisco, RV345, Cisco RV34X Series, Wired Dual-Gigabit-WAN High-Density Multi-Service UTM VPN Router, Fanless Rack-Mountable/Desktop Metal Chassis, Dual Independent Gigabit RJ45 WAN Ports (Load Balance / Auto Failover), 16-Port Non-PoE Managed Gigabit LAN Switch, Up to 4094 802.1Q VLANs with Inter-VLAN Routing, Dual USB 2.0 for 3G/4G/LTE Modem Redundancy & Storage, Dedicated Hardware Encryption Acceleration, SPI Stateful Inspection Firewall, Full DoS Attack Prevention, IP Source Guard Anti-Spoofing, Dual-Stack IPv4/IPv6, 50 IPsec Site-to-Site Tunnels (IKEv2/GRE Supported), 50 Cisco AnyConnect SSL Remote VPN Tunnels, 25 L2TP/25 PPTP Remote Access Tunnels, AES-256 Hardware VPN Offload, Licensed Application Traffic Control, Dynamic Cloud URL Web Filtering, Optional Cisco Umbrella Cloud DNS Security, 4-Queue Hierarchical QoS Traffic Prioritization, RSTP / 802.1X Port Security Support, 900 Mbps NAT Throughput, 650 Mbps IPsec VPN Throughput, Cisco FindIT Network Discovery & Remote PnP Deployment, HTTPS Web GUI & SNMP v3 Management, High-Density Integrated LAN Branch Gateway, Multi-Branch Retail IPsec VPN Router, Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Protection
Naming Rule Explanation
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RV: Cisco RV Series identifier for mid-to-high tier small business wired/wireless multifunction UTM VPN routers
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345: High-density wired-only dual-GE-WAN 16-port non-PoE rack-mount model number;
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RV340: Compact 4-port LAN base wired model
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RV340W: Wireless dual-band Wi-Fi variant of RV340
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RV345P: PoE-enabled variant of RV345 with 8×802.3at PoE LAN ports
All RV34X family models share identical routing, security, VPN and firmware feature sets, differing only in LAN port quantity, PoE capability and wireless hardware.
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