NETGEAR avails biz class security for SMBs

SAN JOSE, USA: NETGEAR Inc., a provider in networking solutions, recently announced the availability of the NETGEAR ProSafe 8-Port VPN Firewall, that provides business-class network security, remote access and Internet access for small businesses with as many as 10 users.

Providing IPsec VPN for secure remote connections and firewall functions to protect small business networks from hackers, the FVS318G enables fast networking by offering eight gigabit ports, one gigabit WAN port, and up to 25 megabit per second broadband throughput, said a press release.

"With this VPN firewall, NETGEAR continues to provide solutions that are affordable to the small business but offer the same sophisticated security functionality enjoyed by larger businesses," said Jason Leung, senior product line manager for security at NETGEAR.

Featuring a software-configurable DMZ port often found only on higher-end firewalls, the FVS318G is ideal for small businesses that need externally facing network resources like a Web server but have strict internal LAN security requirements, the release said.

The DMZ port can be activated or deactivated using the user-friendly GUI and adds an additional layer of security to an organization's Local Area Network (LAN); an external attacker only has access to the external-facing equipment in the DMZ, rather than the whole of the network.

Designed for the small business, the FVS318G is a perfect solution for organizations that need more advanced protection than that offered by consumer-focused firewalls, but that also require tools available at a lower price point than units designed for the medium-sized business, added the release.