3Com 3C16772 Data Sheet - Page 1

DATA SHEET 3Com® OfficeConnect® Internet Firewall Key Benefits Easy to install and use 3Com® OfficeConnect® Internet Firewalls use standard Ethernet connections and can be customized using a simple web-based interface, so little or no in-house expertise is required. Control Internet use Block inappropriate material, determine which sites that staff can access, and log usage. Affordable Effective and secure firewall protection using technology similar to that used in systems employed by large organizations, but at a fraction of the cost. Protect your network Keep hackers out of the network while allowing Internet access for everyone in the office. Share a single connection and IP address All users on the network can be connected to the Internet through one connection using one IP address. This saves money by eliminating the need to purchase multiple lines and IP addresses from your service provider. Secure private connections across the Internet By installing the optional Virtual Private Network (VPN) upgrade, save on costly leased lines or inter-office remote access communications by using standard IPsec to encrypt data sent over the public network. The affordable way to protect the network from Internet hackers The OfficeConnect Internet Firewalls are the affordable, effective way for small businesses to secure their networks. Hacker attack is a real risk and more common than many people realize. Hackers from around the world can hack into computers with an Internet connection. Some want to steal data. Others spread havoc at random-using software easily available on the Internet to damage and destroy networks and information. Today, hacking is a serious threat to many organizations. OfficeConnect Internet Firewalls are easy to install and configure. They keep hackers out and can also control Internet usage from the LAN. You can prevent access to inappropriate material, keep a log of which sites are being accessed most frequently and analyze how much bandwidth your Internet connection is using. An entire office can share a single IP address from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) saving money, and possibly removing the need for a specialized router. In the past, robust high specification firewall protection was expensive, complex, and required specialized inhouse IT administration. Now secure protection is available for a fraction of the cost and complexity. 3Com OfficeConnect Internet Firewalls are a core part of the OfficeConnect family of products, providing small businesses with the power to share information, connect remote locations, and access the Internet.