VPNNow!

Latest Version: 2.9.9

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Minimum System Requirements:
Operating System :
Windows NT 4.0 / 2000 / XP / Vista / 2008 (32-bit)
Processors :
Pentium Class Intel Compatible.
Memory :
128 MB RAM or more dependant on OS.
Disk Space :
At least 15MB HDD for application files and 20MB for storage.
Network Interface Card :
Any Windows NT / 2000 / 2003 / XP Compatible NIC.
Internet Connection :
One or more TCP/IP connection. At least one site with broadband
connections with at least one fixed-IP.
Internet Service :
At least one user account.
Integration Support: ProxyNow! / FirewallNow!

OVERVIEW

When we think about Private Network, we usually think about the Local Area Network (LAN). Generally speaking, a LAN is a group of computers link together physically within a single location via network cables. Having a LAN allows us to efficiently, privately and securely share information and resources between computers that are linked together.

We can share files, share printer, access customers database, emailing and many more. But the moment we leave the office with our notebook or are at home, all the resources we usually to share easily either became unavailable or too insecure to be access over the Internet. This is where VPNNow! becomes very useful. It allows access to the LAN remotely (at home or oversea location) privately, securely and affordably.

VPNNow! essentially enables you to have a private data network that uses existing telecommunications infrastructures (regular phone lines, T1 lines, DSL, cable lines, and so on). Privacy is achieved through the use of a tunneling protocol and security procedures. VPNNow! enables company offices or individuals in different locations to securely access a central network without having to dial directly in to the company network.

MAIN FEATURES:

VPNNow! is ideal for:

· Companies who need secure inter-office networking.

· Home users who wish to set up a secure peer-to-peer connection between remote PCs.

· Home or Mobile workers, who require a secure environment to connect to the office from remote locations.

· Administrator who wants to manage servers across different locations.

Additonal features
· User Rights Policy
· New Driver Model for Vista/2008 support
· Built using new secure VC++ runtime api 

Important Fixes/Sub-Features
· Switching Problem on main Vpn Server
· Security validation on client’s configured subnet
· Allow static RW IP and zero collision on auto assigning of virtual IP
· Main VpnNow! Server console size and presentation fix

Benefits of VPNNow!

1. Convenience of accessing company network without physical connections.

2. Cost Savings especially for inter-office connections because access via the Internet infrastructure is much more cost-effective compare to having a physical leased-line link to different sites.

3. VPN use cryptographic technology to provide data confidentiality and integrity for the data in transit. This improves security as at least 128bit encryption is use for secure data transfer.

4. Capability to access Windows Terminal Services behind the firewall within the network.

What can you do with VPNNow!

1. Connect different offices or branches with the Headquarter via affordable Internet connections (dial-up, ISDN, Broadband, leased-line etc)
- Files or folders sharing between computers on different sites.
- Access customers database.
- Access Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications.
- Access customized organizational programs.

2. Connect to Windows Terminal Services.
Server for Windows Terminal Services can be securely access within the network with multiple connections.

3. Connect your notebook or PC with any dial-up to your office and increase productivity and efficiency.
- Access your corporate email even from home without having to open
email server to be seen by the Internet public.
- Print quotation using your office printer while out of office

The Technology

· IPSEC architecture with support for the latest high level data encryption Advance Encryption Standard (AES). The current version supports AES 192 bit.

· Max 500 concurrent VPN connections

· Support connections for Gateway to Gateway or Road Warrior to Gateway

· Uses RSA 1024 PKI for setting up Key Exchanges

· Resource list is definable to restrict total access by VPN clients

· Supports Windows NT4, 2000, XP & 2003

VPNNow! uses the basic IPSEC for securing the VPN tunnels. IPSEC is industry best practice for protecting your corporate VPN today.

However, the disadvantage of IPSEC is that there are too many options and flexibility. This results in code bloat that is detrimental for normal functional standard. For example, some VPN solutions have various supports for different encryption standard when only one strong encryption is required and various layers of encryption support over a single packet whereby each layer will induce significant payload overhead resulting in slower traffic output.
Having a published port number that is fixed for IKE in IPSEC also produce a security weakness in giving hackers the foreknowledge of the port and the ability to launch a possible DOS attack.

VPNNow! avoids all these complexity by concentrating on the core principles used in IPSEC that made it a secure implementation. By using ESP with built in authentication, 192-bit AES encryption as standard and a different port with custom IKE, VPNNow! is not only secure but faster in performance.

VPNNow! is 100% software that runs on Win NT, Win 2000, Win XP, Win 2003, Vista and Win 2008 (32-bit) based platform. With the availability of better hardware standard for personal computers, software based solutions works better and faster with your investment in time.

Integrations

VPNNow! When integrate together with ProxyNow! and FirewallNow! provide organizations with a convenient, productive, cost-effective and secure Internet infrastructure.