Latest VPN products and services - Buyers Guide

Communications News, May, 2001

Flexible VPN router

FLEXIBLE STANDALONE ROUTING SOLUTION includes VPN and firewall features, and is designed for larger branch offices, campuses, ISPs and other network-centric business applications that seek extended WAN/LAN interconnectivity without having to invest heavily in chassis-based solutions. The AR800 series of modular switching routers is designed to deliver flexibility by combining traditional WAN connectivity options with multiple ethernet ports for extended LAN/WAN interconnectivity. Using switching ASICs for high levels of integration and system reliability, the AR800 family includes the AT-AR824 and the two fiber configurations of the AT-AR816f: SC and compact MT-RJ. The AR824 includes 24 autonegotiating 10/100Base-TX ports; the AR816f has 16 100Base-FX ports. A fully configured AR824 switching router can aggregate up to 28 T-1 connections into a redundant Gigabit Ethernet link. Throughput of the AT-AR800 switching routers is measured at 85 Mbps, with the Nemesis stateful inspection firewall running. The units are shipped complete with AlliedWare--operating system software with features for security, management and performance.--Allied Telesyn

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Firewall appliance

FIREWALL APPLIANCE combines VPN and firewall software technology with a high-performance hardware platform for users who require extra-heavy bandwidth and ultrahigh security. The SFARLord appliance is a fully integrated, high-density, prestaged and ready-to-operate firewall, which includes browser-based centraland remote-management features. STARLord carries an ITSEC E-3 certification and is built to NSA B-2 specifications, with a hardened Unix-based operating system. The system features include Gigabit Ethernet support; high-availability support with built-in redundant power supplies, hot-swap fans, automatic thermal control and intrusion sensing; RAID disks for performance and fault tolerance; a full-spectrum firewall with stateful inspection, including a complete set of application proxies; and support for a fully integrated IPSec VPN.--CyberGuard

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Easy-to-use VPN

ETHERNET-CONNECTABLE SECURITY APPLIANCE comes pre-installed with VPN and firewall software running on a hardened version of Red Hat's Linux. The SecureCom PDS 2100 security appliance is a Linux-based platform integrating Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 SmallOffice technology to deliver enterprise-class security to the large enterprise, small business or remote office. The PDS 2100 appliance is small enough to sit on the corner of a desk (1.75"x8.5"x11") and features Web-based setup and administration with centralized policy management. It uses open Intel architecture and has up to three 10/100 Mbps ethernet ports; serial and USB ports; and future expansion options for added scalability. The ethernet interfaces enable connection to a variety of sources, including xDSL, cable modems, routers and other ethernet devices. The simplicity of the unit's design and easy-to-use administration tools eliminate the need for extensive security management experience. --Intrusion.com

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VPN network access

PLUG-AND-PLAY VPN DEVICE allows secure multi-user Internet access. The NetPilot Internet Access Server provides affordable, secure Internet connectivity for small and midsize businesses. NetPilot is installed in minutes, and is automatically configured through a browser-based administration function that customizes the installation for the IP/WAN environment based on answers to a few simple questions. NetPilot accommodates up to 150 PCs and, for larger installations, NetPilot Enterprise serves up to 500 PCs. Both models include VPN connectivity based on the industry-standard IPSec protocol suite for secure branch-to-branch communication. NetPilot's built-in features include e-mail and Web servers, file and print servers, and WAN interfaces for ISDN, ethernet, DSL, x21, modem and leased lines. The unit also features integrated DNS and DHCP servers, a Checkmark-accredited firewall, packet filters and inspection, IP masquerading, and NAT. A security and internal control package provides automatic monitoring, securing and logging of network access.--DICA Technologies

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Firewall with VPN

FIREWALL APPLIANCE provides a secure alternative to leased lines, frame relay and ATM for site-to-site connectivity. The GB-1000 firewall appliance features include an unlimited user license, IPSec VPN capability, four high-speed 10/100 ethernet interfaces, DHCP server, DNS server and encrypted remote management. The unit allows more than 32,000 concurrent sessions and offers expansion options, such as Gigabit Ethernet, token ring, FDDI and fiber-based ethernet. The GB-1000 is an EIA 19" rack unit, 1U (1.75") in height, and is powered by the ICSA-certified GNAT Box firewall software.-Global Technology Associates

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