The DIR-130 features an intuitive user interface that can easily be configured and monitored via D-Link's Web-based interface. These configuration options can be managed through Admin or Read/Write administrator rights. With these access management levels, any authorized user can easily configure or access the management utility of the DIR-130.

The DIR-130 can be connected to a cable or DSL line to share high-speed Internet access. It also doubles as an 8-port full-duplex 10/100 switch to connect up to eight Ethernet-enabled devices. Simply add more switches to expand your wired network. In addition, you can create a Virtual Private Network (VPN) with the DIR-130 and allow up to eight off-site or traveling users to securely access your central network through the Internet simultaneously.

For optimal VPN configuration, the DIR-130 has an integrated VPN Client and Server to support almost any required VPN policy. This device has a hardware VPN engine to support and manage up to 8 VPN configurations. The DIR-130 can support IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP protocols in Server mode and can handle pass-through traffic as well. Advanced VPN configuration options include: 3DES/AES encryption,