D-Link®, provider of Firewall/VPN Security Appliances, introduces the VPN Client software to complement the NetDefend family of firewall hardware. This VPN client software provides a complete and secure way for remote clients to communicate with their company headquarters. With growing concerns over network security, Denial of Service attacks, virus damage, and privacy demands, D-Link’s NetDefend family of network security solutions offer the reliability and protection that businesses need.

IPSec Client Solution
The D-Link VPN Client Software is an easy-to-use, secure and economical IPSec client. Designed for IPSec Virtual Private Network (VPN) products, each computer running this VPN client can instantly connect to D-Link IPSec-enabled gateways, such as D-Link VPN routers and NetDefend firewalls over a wired or wireless network, the Internet or a private network.

In addition, D-Link’s VPN client is VPNC (VPN Consortium) Certified to ensure compatibility with other approved manufacturers’ firewall hardware. When a connection is established between the VPN firewall and the VPN client, all data traversing the network is protected by the latest encryption algorithms to ensure maximum security.

Data Encryption & User Authentication
The D-Link VPN Client uses standards-based IPSec with advanced 3DES/AES encryption and Windows® support. This software provides the capability to work with most RADIUS authentication methods and also supports centralized database management.

Intuitive Security Solution and Management
With the D-Link VPN Client, your mobile users have a simple and straightforward solution for securely accessing the corporate network. The D-Link VPN Client software provides mobile users with secure, reliable access to sensitive resources through broadband, wireless, or dial-up connections. Roadwarriors and telecommuters can easily communicate via hotspots on the road or via their home connection using IPSec NAT-Traversal.

The D-Link VPN Client uses innovative technology for enhanced Microsoft® Windows integration in order to improve ease of use. The D-Link VPN Client provides users with a cost-effective and secure method to access their corporate resources from any location, using the Internet or IP network environment.

Hardware Support
The D-Link VPN Client software provides connections for mobile users with all NetDefend VPN/Firewalls including the DFL-200, DFL-700, DFL-800, and DFL-1100.