S e c u r e N e t w o r k A c c e s s f o r Remote Users and
t h e M o b i l e Wo r k f o r c e
Todays 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. NETGEARs 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.
R o b u s t S e c u r i t y
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.
E x t e n s i v e C o m p a t i b i l i t y
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.
E a s e o f U s e
NETGEAR provides pre-configuration files for NETGEAR ProSafe VPN/Firewall routers to
minimize setup and support costs of the ProSafe VPN client software. NETGEARs 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.
A d v a n c e d F u n c t i o n a l i t y
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.
Product Specifications
Encryption
- 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
IKE Modes
- Main, Aggressive, Quick
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 Related Products
- FVS318 Cable/DSL ProSafe VPN
Firewall Router
- FVL328 Cable/DSL ProSafe High-speed VPN
Firewall Router
- FVM318 Cable/DSL ProSafe Wireless VPN
Security Firewall
- FWAG114 ProSafe Dual Band Wireless
VPN Firewall
Warranty
- NETGEAR 90-day warranty
