ProSafe VPN Client software

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 ... More>>> 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, 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.

Fee-based Premium Networking Support Service
This product is supported only through our fee-based Premium Network Support Service. NETGEAR's premium support service is an affordably priced option using expert network technicians with advanced networking knowledge. With this service, we provide support for advanced NETGEAR product features as well as non-NETGEAR issues that are not covered under the standard warranty support service.

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