Cisco RV042 vs RV340
The RV042-G5 is an end-of-life dual-WAN VPN router limited to 10/100 ports and low VPN throughput; the RV340-K9-NA is its modern Gigabit successor with far higher VPN capacity, USB 3G/4G failover, and current firmware. For any small business still running an RV042, upgrade to the RV340.
Cisco RV042
A legacy small-business dual-WAN VPN router with Fast Ethernet ports and basic IPsec VPN, now end of life.
- Dual WAN with load balancing and failover
- 4 x 10/100 LAN ports
- Up to 50 IPsec VPN tunnels, 5 QuickVPN/SSL
- End of Sale and End of Support
Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router
A modern dual-WAN Gigabit VPN router for small business with higher VPN scale, USB WAN backup, and a web UI.
- Dual Gigabit WAN with load balancing and failover
- 4 x Gigabit LAN ports plus 2 USB (3G/4G/storage)
- Up to 50 IPsec site-to-site and 50 client VPN tunnels
- OpenVPN and SSL VPN support, current firmware
Cisco RV042 vs Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router: spec comparison
| Spec | Cisco RV042 | Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router |
|---|---|---|
| WAN ports | 2 x 10/100 (dual WAN) | 2 x Gigabit (dual WAN) |
| LAN ports | 4 x 10/100 | 4 x Gigabit |
| USB / mobile backup | None | 2 x USB (3G/4G dongle or storage) |
| IPsec VPN tunnels | Up to 50 site-to-site | Up to 50 site-to-site |
| Client / SSL VPN | 5 QuickVPN | 50 client (IPsec) plus OpenVPN and SSL VPN |
| IPsec VPN throughput | ~59 Mbps | ~100 Mbps |
| Firewall | SPI firewall | SPI firewall with optional security license |
| VLANs | Basic port-based | Up to 16 VLANs (802.1Q) |
| Lifecycle status | End of Sale and End of Support | Current shipping product |
| Warranty | Expired | Cisco Small Business Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Choose Cisco RV042 if
There is no current reason to deploy a new RV042; only keep an existing one running short-term for a non-critical site while you stage its RV340 replacement.
Choose Cisco RV340 Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Router if
Choose the RV340-K9-NA for a supported small-business or branch gateway needing Gigabit WAN/LAN, USB cellular failover, OpenVPN/SSL VPN, and current security firmware.
Verdict
The RV042-G5 is end of life, capped at Fast Ethernet, and no longer receives firmware or security fixes. The RV340-K9-NA upgrades you to Gigabit throughput, higher VPN scale, USB 4G failover, and a supported lifecycle, so migration is the clear choice for any active site.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cisco RV042 discontinued?
Yes. The RV042 and RV042-G5 have reached End of Sale and End of Support, so they no longer receive firmware or security updates and should be replaced.
What is the replacement for the Cisco RV042?
The Cisco RV340 (RV340-K9-NA) is the modern dual-WAN VPN router that replaces the RV042, adding Gigabit ports, USB cellular backup, and OpenVPN/SSL VPN.
Does the RV340 support 4G/LTE failover?
Yes. The RV340 has two USB ports that accept a 3G/4G dongle for mobile WAN backup, a capability the RV042 lacked entirely.
How much faster is the RV340 than the RV042?
The RV042 is limited to 10/100 ports and roughly 59 Mbps IPsec VPN throughput, while the RV340 provides Gigabit ports and around 100 Mbps IPsec VPN throughput.
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