Bluesocket's gateway prevents unauthorised access to wired network resources by authenticating each user attempting to access the network via a wireless connection.
Actual installation could not have been easier despite its complex capabilities and specifications. Simply plug in the power, a network cable from the ETH0 port to your wired LAN, and a network cable from the ETH1 port to your wireless LAN equipment, and turn the server on.
It takes a few minutes to start up, but once it is going it shows the current IP address on the front panel display. Open an Internet browser on the client system attached to the same LAN to enter the address (providing your client system is on the same IP range/subnet as per the documentation) and you can then reconfigure the server for your needs. Not only can configuration be performed via an Internet browser but the WG1000 also supports SNMP for administration by applications such as HP Openview and Tivoli NetView.
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The WG-1000 also handles network address translation (NAT) and port mapping for your wireless devices that may need to either act as servers for outgoing traffic or utilise applications that require specific ports to be open such as IRC or, dare we say it, network games.
The auto backup feature is also quite handyâ€"it allows you to automate the backup of the configuration and export it to a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server. The controls allow you to set daily, weekly, or monthly backups or perform an immediate manual backup to the FTP server.
| This is a medium- to large-corporation wireless security device that will definitely block most if not all intruders if implemented correctly. |
The Bluesocket WG-1000 is capable of supporting up to 100 users with its maximum encrypted throughput being rated at 30Mbps.
Issues to consider: The WG-1000 is based on an Intel integrated server platform and uses a standard 3.5in IDE hard disk drive and 150w power supply unit, therefore could be subject to normal server maintenance issues such as mechanical drive or fan failures possibly causing downtime.
Best suited for: Large companies with several access points and relatively large volumes of wireless traffic requiring fast efficient and dedicated authentication and encryption with virtually bulletproof security between wireless and wired LAN traffic.
| Product: | Bluesocket WG-1000 |
| Price: | AU$14,315 |
| Vendor: | Integrity Data Systems |
| Phone: | (08) 8351 1900 |
| Web: | www.integritydata.com.au |
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Ability to add further WG1000s for redundancy; works with any WLAN AP regardless of speed/brand/coverage. |
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Supports many encryption authentication protocols. Operates as a security gateway with no inbuilt WLAN AP. |
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This is a medium- to large-corporation wireless security device that will definitely block most if not all intruders if implemented correctly. |
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1-year warranty. |
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