This describes the distinctive features of the NETGEAR VPN software. This software is used instead of a VPN router to form one of the two endpoints of a VPN tunnel.
What is a VPN client?
A VPN client is software used by distributed, mobile, end users to access a remote network over the public networks such as the Internet. By establishing a secure end-to-end IPSec session between a computer and a VPN gateway, the VPN client authenticates the user on the network and protects the user's data from attack or eavesdropping.
What is the ProSAFE client for?
NETGEAR makes routers with VPN endpoint and passthrough support. ProSAFE lets customers buy a complete user-to-endpoint solution from NETGEAR. In addition, the ProSAFE VPN client software includes pre-configuration setup files for NETGEAR VPN routers, easing setup and deployment.
What is the client compatible with?
The ProSAFE VPN client supports all NETGEAR VPN Firewall routers, including the FVX538, FVS338, FVL328, FVM318 and FWAG114, as well as those routers that support VPN passthrough to other VPN endpoint devices (FWG114, RP614, MR814, WGR614 and WGT624 routers.)
Is NETGEAR's VPN client compatible with my non-NETGEAR VPN routers?
NETGEAR’s VPN client is compatible with many IPSec VPN-compliant solutions from other leading manufacturers.
Where do I locate setup and configuration information on the ProSAFE VPN client software?
Documentation and pre-configuration files for the ProSAFE VPN client for NETGEAR VPN routers are available on the VPN client CD and on the NETGEAR Web site at www.netgear.com/support/. Select product VPN01L/VPN05L to go to the ProSAFE VPN client support pages.
Who do I contact for product support?
The ProSAFE VPN client 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.
You can also make use of NETGEAR's cost-effective ProSUPPORT. This support for advanced features is available by phone, or with an on-site NETGEAR representative.
What are the most important features of the ProSAFE VPN client?
- Extensive interoperability with NETGEAR VPN/Firewall routers; interoperable with IPSec devices from most major manufacturers.
- Supports highest level of encryption and authentication, including AES, DES, 3DES, MD-5 and SHA-1. Also, supports PKI and IKE (main, quick and aggressive modes) and a wide variety of Smart Cards and certificate authorities.
- Provides NAT traversal support, enabling VPN tunnel termination in environments where NAT is used.
- Supports multiple configuration options including split-tunneling, block-tunneling and central-tunneling.
- Supports all Microsoft Windows platforms — enables client-initiated VPNs from Microsoft Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP.
Where do I buy the NETGEAR ProSAFE VPN client?
The ProSAFE VPN client is available from your local VAR, or direct marketing retailer, or from online stores.
Does the ProSAFE VPN client come packaged with my VPN products?
The VPN client is available separately from NETGEAR VPN products, in 1-user and 5-user license packs.
The ProSAFE VPN client supports robust encryption and authentication, including AES, DES, 3DES, MD-5 and SHA-1. Also, it supports PKI and IKE (main, quick, and aggressive modes) and a wide variety of Smart Cards and certificate authorities.
Is the ProSAFE VPN client standard or proprietary?
The ProSAFE VPN client is based on industry standards-based IPSec client software developed by SafeNet.
How do I make bulk purchases of the ProSAFE VPN client?
Contact your local reseller for a quote.
Where can I get more information on the ProSAFE VPN client?
For information on the NETGEAR ProSAFE VPN client, see www.netgear.com/go/vpnclient/ or contact your local VAR.
Doc N101253.asp Dec. 5, 2003