Full English Description for Cisco RV355
1. Official Short Order Description (Datasheet Standard Format)
Cisco RV355: Cisco RV35X Next-Generation High-Density Wired Dual-Gigabit-WAN Multi-Service UTM VPN Router, rack-mountable metal chassis with two independent Gigabit RJ45 WAN ports for link load balancing & automatic failover, integrated 16-port non-PoE managed Gigabit LAN switch, dual USB 3.0 ports for 4G/5G cellular backup modems and offline configuration storage, RJ45 serial console port for SSH CLI access, next-gen dedicated hardware crypto acceleration ASIC, enterprise-grade SPI stateful inspection firewall with full DoS & DDoS mitigation, dual-stack IPv4/IPv6, up to 100 IPsec site-to-site tunnels + 100 Cisco AnyConnect SSL remote VPN tunnels plus native OpenVPN/L2TP/PPTP support, AI-powered application control, real-time cloud dynamic URL web filtering, native built-in Cisco Umbrella cloud DNS threat security, multi-layer hierarchical QoS, 1 Gbps line-rate NAT throughput, 800 Mbps hardware-accelerated IPsec VPN throughput, unified responsive HTTPS web GUI + SNMP v3 remote management. Wired high-port-count branch gateway without Wi-Fi or PoE; PoE variant is RV355P, compact 4-port model RV350, wireless variant RV350W.
2. Complete Detailed Product Overview
Product Line Positioning
The Cisco RV355 is the high-density fixed-LAN model in Cisco’s next-gen RV35X SMB UTM router family, built on the identical high-performance core hardware platform as RV350 but upgraded to a 16-port integrated Gigabit switch for medium offices requiring massive wired endpoints without separate standalone LAN switches. It delivers dual active Gigabit WAN links for bandwidth aggregation and link resiliency, plus USB 4G/5G/LTE tertiary cellular backup to eliminate single-point internet outages. Equipped with dedicated hardware crypto offload for high-speed encrypted VPN traffic, full unified threat management including AI application visibility, real-time cloud web filtering and native Cisco Umbrella DNS-layer security, it targets medium branch offices, multi-location retail chains and regional corporate sites supporting 40–80 concurrent users. It supports Cisco FindIT network discovery and remote Plug-and-Play mass multi-branch deployment, backed by Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty and continuous official firmware security patch releases. Optimized for fiber/cable broadband medium branch deployments demanding high VPN throughput, robust UTM protection and abundant wired LAN ports.
Physical Hardware Interface Architecture
Dual Independent Gigabit WAN RJ45 Ports
2 separate auto-sensing 10/100/1000BASE-T WAN interfaces supporting two operation modes:
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Automatic failover: Instant traffic cutover to secondary WAN upon primary circuit failure
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Bandwidth load balancing: Combine two broadband lines to aggregate total internet capacity
Supports all standard WAN authentication types: Static IP, DHCP client, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP.
Built-In 16-Port Non-PoE Managed Gigabit LAN Switch
16×10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 pure data Gigabit LAN ports with full enterprise Layer 2 managed functionality:
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Up to 4094 configurable 802.1Q tagged VLANs with inter-VLAN routing capability
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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, troubleshooting and compliance logging
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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 performance.
Auxiliary Control & Backup Interfaces
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Dual USB 3.0 Type-A ports: Backward compatible with USB 2.0, certified for compatible 4G/5G/LTE USB cellular modems as tertiary backup internet link; also accepts USB flash drives for offline firmware upgrades and full config import/export
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RJ45 RS232 serial console port: Local SSH CLI access for advanced scripting, bulk configuration editing and deep diagnostics
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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
Mechanical Design & Cooling
Solid black metal chassis supporting flat desktop placement or standard 19-inch rack mounting with included rack brackets; passive vented heat dissipation without noisy fans, powered by an efficient external 12V DC power adapter suitable for continuous 24/7 operation in telecom closets and office environments.
Core Performance Hardware Benchmarks
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Next-generation dedicated hardware encryption acceleration ASIC
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Maximum NAT throughput (dual GE WAN full-duplex): 1 Gbps line-rate TCP/UDP traffic
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Maximum concurrent NAT sessions: 60,000
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Encrypted VPN throughput benchmarks:
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IPsec site-to-site: 800 Mbps (AES-256 hardware offload, IKEv1/IKEv2)
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Cisco AnyConnect SSL VPN: 80 Mbps
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OpenVPN remote access: 60 Mbps
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PPTP remote access: 120 Mbps
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Supported VPN tunnel capacity:
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100 IPsec gateway-to-gateway site-to-site tunnels (GRE, hub-spoke, pre-built AWS/Azure cloud interconnection templates)
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100 Cisco AnyConnect SSL remote access tunnels for cross-platform laptop/mobile workforce
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Concurrent L2TP / PPTP / OpenVPN remote client tunnels fully supported
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QoS traffic queues: 4 independent hierarchical priority queues optimized for real-time voice, video conferencing and business-critical applications
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Maximum configurable 802.1Q VLAN segments: Up to 4094
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/OpenVPN client traffic
Switch Layer Standards
802.1Q VLAN tagging, 802.1w RSTP rapid spanning tree, port mirroring, 802.1X port security authentication
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/DDoS attack vectors; granular inbound/outbound IP/MAC-based access control lists (ACLs) for precise traffic filtering
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AI-Driven Application Control & Real-Time Cloud Web Filtering
Identifies and restricts thousands of cloud applications, social media, streaming and P2P services; cloud-backed global URL filtering database covering billions of domains across 85+ content categories to block malicious, phishing and unproductive web content
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Native Built-In Cisco Umbrella Cloud Security
Baseline DNS-layer threat defense against malware, ransomware and phishing sites with centralized cross-branch threat reporting, no extra subscription activation required
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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, OpenVPN, 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 LAN IP spoofing attacks
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 traffic
Power, Mechanical & Environmental Specifications
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Form Factor: Metal rack-mountable/desktop chassis, compatible with standard 19-inch server racks with included mounting 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 Protection
Device Management & Deployment Tools
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Dual Independent Management Interfaces
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Responsive modern HTTPS web GUI with step-by-step visual setup wizards for rapid zero-training deployment
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Serial console SSH command-line interface for advanced scripting, diagnostics and bulk configuration editing
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Discovery & Mass Deployment Protocols
SNMP v3, UPnP, Bonjour mDNS, 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, USB flash drive or Cisco FindIT cloud platform
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/5G cellular tertiary backup failover, enterprise remote worker AnyConnect/OpenVPN SSL VPN termination device, medium enterprise segregated staff/guest inter-VLAN routing gateway, rack-mount branch edge router integrating routing and 16-port switching to eliminate separate access switches in centralized telecom closets.
Note: The RV355 is the latest-generation high-port-count non-PoE 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 RV355P (PoE+ powered 16-port variant), compact 4-port RV350 and wireless RV350W.
3. E-commerce Short Marketing Description
Cisco RV355 Wired Dual-Gigabit-WAN High-Density Next-Gen Small Business UTM VPN Router, metal rack-mountable/desktop chassis with dual independent GE WAN ports for load balancing & auto failover, built-in 16-port non-PoE managed Gigabit LAN switch, dual USB 3.0 ports for 4G/5G cellular backup failover, RJ45 serial console SSH CLI access, upgraded dedicated hardware crypto acceleration, SPI DoS/DDoS-protection enterprise firewall, dual-stack IPv4/IPv6, up to 100 IPsec site-to-site + 100 AnyConnect SSL remote VPN tunnels plus native OpenVPN support, AI application control & real-time cloud URL web filtering, built-in Cisco Umbrella DNS threat security, 1 Gbps NAT / 800 Mbps IPsec VPN throughput, dual web GUI / SNMP v3 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, RV355, Cisco RV35X Next-Generation Series, Wired Dual-Gigabit-WAN High-Density Multi-Service UTM VPN Router, Metal Rack-Mountable/Desktop 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 3.0 for 4G/5G/LTE Modem Redundancy & Storage, RJ45 Serial Console SSH CLI, Upgraded Dedicated Hardware Encryption Acceleration, SPI Stateful Inspection Firewall, Full DoS/DDoS Attack Prevention, IP Source Guard Anti-Spoofing, Dual-Stack IPv4/IPv6, 100 IPsec Site-to-Site Tunnels (IKEv2/GRE / AWS/Azure Cloud Templates), 100 Cisco AnyConnect SSL Remote VPN Tunnels, Native OpenVPN / L2TP / PPTP Remote Access Support, AES-256 Hardware VPN Offload, AI-Powered Application Traffic Control, Real-Time Dynamic Cloud URL Web Filtering, Built-In Cisco Umbrella Cloud DNS Threat Security, 4-Queue Hierarchical QoS Traffic Prioritization, RSTP / 802.1X Port Security Support, 1 Gbps NAT Throughput, 800 Mbps IPsec VPN Throughput, Cisco FindIT Network Discovery & Remote PnP Mass Deployment, Modern HTTPS Web GUI & SNMP v3 Management, High-Density Integrated LAN Multi-Link Fiber 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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355: High-density dual-GE-WAN 16-port non-PoE rack-mount next-gen model number;
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RV350: Compact 4-port LAN base wired non-PoE model
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RV350W: Wireless Wi-Fi 6 variant of RV350
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RV355P: PoE+ enabled variant of RV355 with 8×802.3at PoE LAN ports
All RV35X family models share identical upgraded routing, security, VPN and firmware feature sets, differing only in LAN port quantity, PoE power delivery and wireless hardware.
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