Cisco RV260W VPN Router with 8 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Ports plus Wireless-AC VPN Firewall, Limited Lifetime Protection

The Cisco RV260W is a feature-rich Wireless-AC VPN Router from Cisco’s Small Business RV Series, purpose-built to deliver enterprise-class security, performance, and reliable connectivity to small businesses, branch offices, and home office environments. Combining 8 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, a dedicated SFP WAN port, 3×3 802.11ac Wave 2 dual-band wireless, and a comprehensive suite of VPN and firewall capabilities into a compact desktop form factor, the RV260W is the ultimate network-in-a-box solution for businesses that demand professional networking without the enterprise price tag.

Dual-Core Performance for Business Workloads

At the heart of the RV260W is a powerful dual-core processor that delivers the kind of sustained performance typically found in more expensive enterprise solutions. The separate data and control plane architecture ensures that CPU-intensive tasks — such as VPN encryption, deep packet inspection, and routing table lookups — never degrade throughput or user experience. Wire-speed Gigabit switching across all eight LAN ports ensures maximum bandwidth is always available for connected devices, while hardware-accelerated AES encryption maintains full VPN throughput even under heavy load.

Flexible WAN Connectivity with SFP Uplink

The RV260W provides exceptional WAN flexibility with a dedicated Gigabit Ethernet WAN port (RJ45) and a combo SFP WAN port for fiber connectivity. The SFP slot accepts standard SFP transceivers, enabling connection to fiber internet services, Metro Ethernet circuits, or fiber backbone links — providing investment protection and future-proof connectivity as internet service options evolve. The USB 2.0 port supports compatible 3G/4G LTE USB modems for cellular WAN backup, ensuring business continuity when primary wired connections are unavailable.

3×3 802.11ac Wave 2 Wireless — High-Speed Wi-Fi for Every Device

The integrated 3×3 MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2 dual-band wireless radio delivers up to 1,900 Mbps of combined wireless throughput across the 2.4 GHz (up to 600 Mbps) and 5 GHz (up to 1,300 Mbps) bands simultaneously. Wave 2 technology improves efficiency and capacity in dense device environments — critical for busy office spaces with smartphones, laptops, tablets, printers, and IoT devices all competing for bandwidth. Support for up to 8 SSIDs (4 per band) enables separate wireless networks for employees, guests, IoT devices, and management traffic, all with independent security policies and VLAN segmentation.

Comprehensive VPN for Secure Remote Access and Site-to-Site Connectivity

The RV260W delivers a complete VPN solution supporting up to 20 concurrent IPsec site-to-site tunnels for connecting branch offices and remote locations, plus up to 5 SSL/OpenVPN tunnels for secure remote worker access — all with hardware-accelerated AES-128/192/256-bit encryption and SHA-2 authentication. PPTP pass-through support ensures compatibility with legacy VPN clients. The flexible tunnel configuration supports multiple topologies including hub-and-spoke and full-mesh deployments, enabling organisations to build secure, scalable multi-site WAN infrastructure without investing in dedicated VPN concentrators.

Business-Grade Firewall and Content Security

The Cisco RV260W incorporates a proven Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall with DoS/DDoS protection, IP/MAC/URL access control lists, and application-layer inspection to protect the network perimeter from modern threats. Integration with Cisco Umbrella provides DNS-layer security, blocking malicious domains, phishing sites, and command-and-control callbacks before they reach the network. The included one-year web filtering subscription categorises over 80 types of websites, allowing administrators to enforce acceptable use policies and keep employees away from harmful or unproductive content — right out of the box.

Advanced Networking and VLAN Segmentation

The RV260W provides robust Layer 2/3 networking capabilities including 802.1Q VLAN support for up to 8 VLANs, enabling logical network segmentation for security, compliance, and traffic management. IGMP snooping optimises multicast traffic for video applications, while QoS with 4-queue scheduling and application-based priority ensures voice and business-critical applications always receive preferred treatment over lower-priority traffic. Static and dynamic routing (RIPv1/v2) provide flexibility for diverse network topologies, and full IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack ensures future-ready network design.

Zero-Touch Deployment and Simple Management

The RV260W is designed for fast, effortless deployment with Cisco’s Plug and Play (PnP) zero-touch provisioning — allowing remote deployment without on-site IT expertise. The refreshed HTTPS web UI guides administrators through initial setup in minutes, while the Cisco FindIT Network Manager provides centralised visibility and management across multiple Cisco Small Business devices. The Cisco Business mobile app enables smartphone-based setup and management from iOS and Android. SNMP v1/v2c/v3 and syslog integration support enterprise network management systems for centralised monitoring and alerting.

Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty

Unlike many competing products that offer only 1 or 2-year warranties, the Cisco RV260W is backed by Cisco’s Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty — providing long-term investment protection and confidence in the reliability of your networking infrastructure. This warranty, combined with Cisco’s global support network and regular firmware updates, makes the RV260W a trusted, long-term networking solution.

Ideal Applications: Small businesses, retail stores, medical offices, legal firms, branch offices, home offices, teleworker hubs, hospitality guest Wi-Fi, and any environment requiring business-grade wireless, VPN connectivity, and content filtering in a single, easy-to-manage device.

Backed by Cisco’s globally trusted support ecosystem and Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty, the RV260W delivers enterprise-class business networking at small business value.

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Technical Specifications

Ports & Interfaces

• GE LAN Ports: 8x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 (10/100/1000 Mbps, auto-sensing, auto-MDI/MDIX)
• GE WAN Port: 1x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 (10/100/1000 Mbps)
• SFP WAN Port: 1x SFP combo port (shared with GE WAN — accepts fiber SFP transceivers)
• USB Port: 1x USB 2.0 Type-A (3G/4G modem backup, storage)
• Total RJ45 Ports: 9 (8 LAN + 1 WAN)
• Total WAN Ports: 1 (RJ45) + 1 (SFP combo)

Wireless (Wi-Fi)

• Standard: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5, Wave 2)
• MIMO Configuration: 3×3 (3 transmit / 3 receive streams)
• Frequency Bands: Dual-band simultaneous
• 2.4 GHz (ISM band): Up to 600 Mbps
• 5 GHz (UNII band): Up to 1,300 Mbps
• Combined Speed: Up to 1,900 Mbps (AC1900 class)
• Channel Widths: 20/40 MHz (2.4 GHz), 20/40/80 MHz (5 GHz)
• SSIDs: Up to 8 total (4 per band)
• Guest Network: Supported (isolated from main LAN)
• Wireless Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise (802.1X/RADIUS)
• Wireless Modes: Access Point mode
• WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup supported
• Antennas: Internal (3x)

Performance

• CPU: Dual-core processor
• NAT Throughput: Up to ~900 Mbps
• Concurrent Sessions (NAT): Up to 10,000
• IPsec VPN Throughput: Hardware-accelerated AES
• WAN Connection Types: DHCP client, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP

VPN

• IPsec VPN:
• Site-to-site tunnels: Up to 20 concurrent
• Encryption: 3DES, AES-128/192/256-bit
• Authentication: MD5, SHA-1, SHA2-256/384/512
• IKEv1/IKEv2 (ISAKMP)
• PFS (Perfect Forward Secrecy)
• DPD (Dead Peer Detection)
• NAT-Traversal (NAT-T)
• XAUTH (extended authentication)
• Hub-and-spoke and full-mesh topologies
• SSL/OpenVPN:
• Concurrent tunnels: Up to 5
• Client-based remote access
• PPTP: Pass-through supported
• L2TP: Pass-through supported
• GRE: Tunnel pass-through
• Certificate Management: PKI (X.509), self-signed certificates

Security & Firewall

• Firewall Type: Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
• DoS Protection: Yes (TCP SYN flood, ping of death, port scan)
• Access Control:
• IP-based ACLs
• MAC address filtering
• URL blocking and keyword filtering
• Content Security:
• Web filtering (1-year subscription included, 80+ categories)
• Cisco Umbrella integration (DNS-layer security)
• NAT: Full NAT, PAT, virtual server (port forwarding), DMZ, port triggering
• Firewall Rules: Inbound/outbound rule scheduling
• Application Control: Basic application visibility
• Intrusion Prevention: Basic DoS/DDoS detection and prevention

Routing & Networking

• Routing Protocols: Static routing, RIPv1/v2
• IPv6: Full dual-stack IPv4/IPv6
• DHCP: Server, client, relay
• DHCP reservation (MAC-to-IP binding)
• DNS: Relay, split DNS
• Dynamic DNS: DynDNS, TZO
• NAT Types: Many-to-one (PAT), one-to-one NAT
• Multicast: IGMP proxy, IGMP snooping v1/v2/v3
• MTU: Configurable MTU
• Routing Table: Static routing entries configurable

VLAN & Switching

• VLAN Standard: IEEE 802.1Q
• Number of VLANs: Up to 8
• VLAN Types: Port-based VLAN, tagged VLAN
• Inter-VLAN Routing: Supported
• Port Mirroring: Supported
• STP: Spanning Tree Protocol support

QoS (Quality of Service)

• Queues: 4 queues per port
• Scheduling: WRR (Weighted Round Robin), strict priority
• Classification: DSCP marking, 802.1p CoS
• Application Priority: VoIP, video, data prioritisation
• Bandwidth Control: Per-port rate limiting (upstream/downstream)
• WAN QoS: Traffic shaping for WAN uplink

Management

• Web Interface: HTTPS browser-based GUI
• Zero-Touch Deployment: Cisco Plug and Play (PnP)
• Network Manager: Cisco FindIT Network Manager compatible
• Mobile App: Cisco Business App (iOS and Android)
• SNMP: v1/v2c/v3
• Syslog: Remote syslog logging
• Alerts: Email and SNMP trap alerts
• Discovery: Bonjour, CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol)
• NTP: Network Time Protocol client
• Firmware Upgrade: Web UI upload, automatic notifications
• Config Backup/Restore: Configuration export/import
• Remote Management: HTTPS remote access
• IPv6 Management: Supported

Authentication & Access

• Admin Access: HTTPS web UI (local and remote)
• User Authentication: RADIUS (802.1X for wireless)
• Guest Portal: Basic guest network isolation
• Password Policy: Configurable admin password policy

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: Desktop (wall-mountable)
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 11.0″ x 6.7″ x 1.5″ (279 x 170 x 38 mm)
• Weight: 3 lbs (1.36 kg)
• Housing: Plastic chassis
• Colour: Dark grey/black
• Cooling: Fanless (passive — silent operation)
• Mounting: Desktop (rubber feet included), wall-mount (slots on bottom)
• LED Indicators:
• Power
• Internet/WAN
• Per LAN port: Link/Activity/Speed
• Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
• Wi-Fi 5 GHz
• USB

Power

• Input: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz (auto-switching)
• Power Supply: External AC/DC adapter (12V)
• Power Consumption:
• Idle: ~10W
• Maximum: ~18W
• PoE: Not supported (see RV260P for PoE model)

Environmental

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 85% non-condensing
• Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing
• Altitude: Up to 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
• MTBF: >200,000 hours

Certifications & Compliance

• Safety: UL, CE, CB
• EMC/EMI:
• FCC Part 15 Class B
• CE (EN55022 Class B)
• VCCI Class B
• IC (Canada)
• Wireless: FCC, IC, CE, TELEC regional certifications
• Environmental: RoHS compliant
• Security: IEEE 802.1X, WPA2

Included Subscriptions

• Web Filtering: 1-year subscription included (80+ content categories)
• Cisco Umbrella: Basic DNS security (requires activation)

Package Contents

• 1x Cisco RV260W Router
• 1x Power adapter (12V DC)
• 1x Power cord (region-specific)
• 1x RJ45 Ethernet cable
• 1x Quick Start Guide
• 1x Warranty card
• Note: SFP transceiver sold separately if fiber WAN needed

Warranty & Support

• Hardware Warranty: Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
• Software Updates: Free firmware updates for life of product
• Technical Support: Cisco Small Business Support Center
• 1-year telephone support (included)
• Online knowledge base and community forums
• EoL Notice: End-of-Sale announced September 2021 — verify stock availability

Part Numbers

• RV260W-A-K9-NA — North America (US power cord)
• RV260W-E-K9-G5 — Europe (EU power cord)
• Related Models:
• RV260-K9-NA (wired only, no Wi-Fi)
• RV260P-K9-NA (4-port PoE+, no Wi-Fi)
• RV340W-K9-NA (higher performance, dual WAN, AC1900)

Comparison — Cisco Small Business RV260 Family

| Feature | RV260 | RV260P | RV260W |

|———|——-|——–|————|

| GE LAN Ports | 8 | 8 | 8 |

| GE WAN Port | 1 | 1 | 1 |

| SFP WAN Port | 1 | 1 | 1 |

| PoE Ports | None | 4x PoE+ | None |

| Wi-Fi | None | None | 802.11ac 3×3 |

| IPsec Tunnels | 20 | 20 | 20 |

| USB Port | 1 | 1 | 1 |