Sybergen Access Server™ delivers a complete Internet access management solution that provides shared Internet access, a secure firewall, and optimization to maximize the use of the available bandwidth.  Sybergen Access Server turns any PC into a powerful Internet gateway with enterprise-level management features, while protecting the computers on your network.  Now, small to medium sized businesses can enjoy enterprise-quality Internet access without adding expensive networking hardware.

Do you need more bandwidth, but worry about costs and logistics? Sybergen Access Server allows you to add bandwidth by pooling several analog modems together. If you're ready for broadband access, such as DSL or ISDN, Sybergen Access Server is ready when you are.  Does someone periodically "steal" your company's bandwidth with large file transfers? Sybergen Access Server optimizes the use of the available bandwidth to ensure that your mission-critical applications run smoothly.

Do you worry about security threats to your network? Sybergen Access Server includes an integrated firewall to protect all computers accessing the Internet from intruders. Built on the proven SyGate^® technology, Sybergen Access Server is a secure, integrated solution that is designed to help small and highly distributed enterprises to maximize the efficiency of their Internet connection.

Features

Internet Connection Management:

Sybergen Access Server provides scalable Internet access sharing (as a software router) across various connection types, such as DSL, T1, ISDN, analog modems, cable modems, and satellite.

Built-in Firewall:

Sybergen Access Server's built-in firewall delivers enterprise-quality security to both the network and the gateway computer using its packet filtering and dynamic tunneling technology.

Modem Pooling:

Sybergen Access Server lets you combine the bandwidth of several analog modems, giving you a highly scalable access solution.

Dynamic Bandwidth Optimization:

Sybergen Access Server ensures bandwidth hungry applications, such as large file transfers, do not impact/degrade your network performance.

Bandwidth Management and Control:

Improves the performance of your Internet connection by giving business-critical applications and/or users top priority.

Simple Automated Installation:

Sybergen Access Server installs in just minutes on one PC in your network that directly accesses the Internet. Sybergen Access Server automatically assigns all needed parameters to each computer, including TCP/IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS server. After one install process, all of your network computers will have Internet access.

Application Support:

Unlike proxy-based products, Sybergen Access Server is based on Network Address Translation (NAT) technology. Internet applications such as email clients, Web browsers, news, chat, and Instant Messaging work automatically.

Network Diagnostics:

Sybergen Access Server reviews your network settings to ensure that your network is working properly. If not, Sybergen Access Server will either correct the problem or advise you on repair options.

VPN Support:

Sybergen Access Server supports most PPTP and IPSec VPN solutions such as Microsoft PPTP, Shiva VPN Client, and Bay Networks VPN.

System Requirements

Sybergen Access Server Gateway PC

• Intel^® 486 (or equivalent) processor or faster
• Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 (SP3 or higher)
• 32 MB of RAM or higher
• 10 MB free disk space
• A DSL, ISDN, DirecPC, cable, or analog modem (Note: ISDN, DSL and cable modems usually require a second Network Interface Card)
• TCP/IP protocol installed
• VPN dial-up support for Win95/98

Client Machines

 ·         Any TCP/IP client including MS Windows, Linux, Unix, and Macintosh workstations