Key features
Robust encryption and authentication
Preset configuration files available for NETGEAR VPN/Firewall routers
GUI for configuring security policies and managing certificates
NAT traversal support
Redundant gateway capability
Extensive interoperability with IPSec-compliant devices
Client-initiated VPN support from all Microsoft® Windows® platforms
Secure Network Access for Remote Users and the Mobile Workforce
Today’s distributed mobile workforce requires secure, remote access to corporate
network resources. Network security administrators need a VPN client solution
that is simple to deploy, manageable and completely secure. NETGEAR®’s ProSafe
VPN Client software delivers the ideal solution, with robust encryption and
broad support across multiple connection types and Microsoft® Windows® operating
platforms. The ProSafe VPN client provides easy setup and seamless compatibility
with the full line of NETGEAR VPN/Firewall routers as well as compatibility with
IPSec VPN solutions from other leading manufacturers. With the NETGEAR ProSafe
VPN client, NETGEAR extends its line of cost-effective security offerings,
providing a single-vendor solution for growing businesses.
Robust Security
Supports a wide range of security protocols and authentication methods,
including Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Data Encryption Standard (DES),
3DES, Message-Digest Algorithm (MD5) and Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA-1). Also
supports Public-Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Internet Key Exchange (IKE - Main
and Aggressive modes), plus a wide range of Smart Cards and certificate
authorities.
Extensive Compatibility
Provides protected access to corporate resources via wireless, broadband, and
dial-up connections. Supports NETGEAR VPN/Firewall routers, including the
FVS318, FVL328, FVM318, and FWAG114, as well as many other IPSec-compliant VPN
devices. Enables client-initiated VPNs from Windows 98, Me, XP, 2000, and
Windows NT®-based PCs.
Ease of Use
NETGEAR provides pre-configuration files for NETGEAR ProSafe VPN/Firewall
routers to minimize setup and support costs of the ProSafe VPN client software.
NETGEAR’s ProSafe VPN client allows you to configure security policies and
manage certificates through its Windows-based graphical user interface, and to
create and distribute customized installations for easy setup of end users. The
ProSafe VPN client includes several modules that make it easy to configure and
diagnose connection problems:
Certificate Manager facilitates digital certificate enrollment for online or
manual enrollment.
Security Policy Editor enables configuration of a security policy
connection-by-connection.
Connection Monitor displays statistical and diagnostic information for each
active connection.
Log Viewer lists the IKE negotiations that occur as secure connections are
established.
Advanced Functionality
Includes Network Address Translation (NAT) traversal support for VPN clients
behind devices that support VPN pass-through mode. Supports multiple
configurations, including split tunneling, block tunneling, and central
tunneling. Provides redundant gateway capability and keepalives for increased
reliability.