Extending the success of the Cisco 1600 Series, the Cisco 1720 Virtual Private Network (VPN) Access Router delivers a flexible, integrated solution for small/medium businesses and small branch offices that want to deploy secure Internet/intranet access and VPNs. The Cisco 1720 access router is a modular solution that provides all the necessary components required to build a VPN, including the access router, high-speed encryption, VPN tunnel server, and robust security features including support for IPSec and an optional firewall. This "all-in-one" solution enables you to minimize your setup costs and reduce the ongoing time and expense required to manage the network.