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 SecuritySupports 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 CompatibilityProvides 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 UseNETGEAR 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 FunctionalityIncludes 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.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSEncryption:• 168-bit Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) and 56-bit Data Encryption Standard (DES)
• Message-Digest Algorithm (MD5) or Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA-1)
• Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) (128-, 192-, and 256-bit)
PKI:• X.509 certificate authority*
• Smart Card support**
• PKCS #7 certificate chains
• PKCS #10 certificate requests
• PKCS #12 certificate import
• MSCAPI support
Diffie-Helman Group Support: Group 1-MODP 768, Group 2 MODP 1024, Group 5 MODP 1536
Authentication Mechanisms: Preshared keys, RSA signatures
Key Management: IKE (Internet Key Exchange)
IPSec Modes: Tunnel, Transport
Compression: IPComp Deflate and plug-in support for LZS
Additional Security Features: NAT Traversal, LDAP Directory support, Centralized Policy Management, Self-signed certificate support, XAUTH support, L2TP protocol support, Redundant Gateways, IKE keepalives, Audit Log, Split, Block and Central Tunneling)
System Requirements:• Pentium® Class (or equivalent processor) PC
• Microsoft® Windows® 98, Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP® operating system
• Disk space 10 MB
• 16 MB RAM for Windows 98
• 32 MB RAM for NT, 64 MB for ME and 2000
• 64 MB for XP
• 35 MB hard disk space
Package Contents:• ProSafe VPN Client Software CD in 1-user (VPN01L) or 5-user (VPN05L) license packs
• Installation guide (on disk)
• ProSafe VPN Easy Configuration Files
• Support information and warranty card
Netgear Part Number:VPNG05L-10000S