Manage network resources and protect your LAN. UserGate is a complex solution for sharing Internet access in your local area network, traffic calculations, and protecting your LAN against external threats. UserGate is an effective alternative to costly software and hardware products that can be used in small- and mid-sized companies.
Why UserGate
Most companies rely on the Internet in their business, and sooner or later they start looking for the best ways to connect their local network to the world-wide web. The easiest way is to buy a router — a peripheral device that serves as an interface between a local area network and the Internet. Routers are fairly inexpensive and easy to use, and it only takes an hour for an experienced user to configure one. However, ask yourself several questions before you buy a router.
Will my LAN be well-protected? How will I know how much traffic each computer uses over a certain period of time? How can I detect traffic abuse and block unwanted web resources? What should I do if I need to prioritize different users’ requests and allow access to high-priority requests first? A simple router will never let you handle these tasks. You may need to purchase a more expensive model that will help manage some of the above.
UserGate is a software routing solution that can be used as an alternative to conventional hardware routers. The program is a Windows-based system that is installed on a computer connected to an Internet-provider on one side and your company’s LAN on the other side. With UserGate, a simple workstation can be used as a server, which is especially important for companies with limited budgets.
Moreover, UserGate’s functions are just as diverse as those of an expensive hardware router, while the total cost of the program and a Windows PC is much lower.
How it works
UserGate’s work is based on user accounts and their applicable policies. The program denies Internet access to LAN users whose accounts are not included in UserGate. This lets administrators control traffic flow and trace web pages visited by employees. Numerous policies can be used to grant or restrict access to different web resources, set the maximum values for incoming and outgoing traffic, and keep a detailed traffic account for each user.
Minimum requirements
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Hardware requirements: Pentium 1GHz with 512 RAM
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Operating System: Supported platforms: Windows 2000, XP (SP2, SP3), Server 2003 (32-bit edition only)
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Internet Connection: ISDN connection/ Leased Line / T1
Recommended configuration
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Hardware requirements: Pentium 2 GHz with 1 GB RAM
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Operating System: Windows Server 2003, 2008
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Internet Connection: T1/Cable Connection
