NETGEAR VPN05L ProSafe VPN Client Software 5-User Licenses

by Netgear

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 89.8 x 65.8 x 20.5 inches ; 5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000100EGY
• Item model number: VPN05L
• Average Customer Review: 1.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,674 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #1 in Software > Networking > Virtual Private Networks
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 15, 2003

Product Description

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The NETGEAR VPN05L ProSafe VPN Client Software 5-User License offers: A five-user license for the VPN Client software. Support for security protocols including AES, DES, and MD5. Pre-configuration files for NETGEAR ProSafe VPN/Firewall routers.

The NETGEAR VPN05L ProSafe VPN Client Software 5-User License is the solution for network security admins that need a simple VPN client that is secure, and easy to deploy and manage.

The software makes VPN setup a breeze. View larger.

Wide Compatibility and Strong Security
The ProSafe VPN Client software is easy to set up and works seamlessly with the full line of NETGEAR VPN/Firewall routers. It is also compatible with IPSec VPN solutions from other manufacturers. The software supports many connection types and Microsoft Windows platforms.

The security protocols supported include Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Data Encryption Standard (DES), 3DES, Message-Digest Algorithm (MD5), and Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA-1). Also supported is a wide range of Smart Cards and Public-Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Internet Key Exchange (IKE - Main and Aggressive modes).

Easy to Set Up
When used with NETGEAR ProSafe VPN/Firewall routers, NETGEAR provides pre-configuration files for the easiest setup, minimizing any extra costs. A graphical user interface lets you configure certificates and policies. With included modules, diagnosing connection problems is easy.

Advanced Features
Network Address Translation (NAT) traversal is supported with devices that have a VPN pass-through mode. Multiple configurations are supported, including central, block, and split tunneling.

The VPN05L ProSafe VPN Client Software 5-User License comes with 24 hours a day / 7 days a week technical support and is backed by a 90-day warranty.

What's in the Box
ProSafe VPN Client Software CD for 5-user license packs, installation guide (on disk), ProSafe VPN Easy Configuration Files, support information and warranty card.

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Customer Reviews

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not impressed, February 23, 2007

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Ryan Heacock (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NETGEAR VPN05L ProSafe VPN Client Software 5-User Licenses (Personal Computers)

I used to be a big proponent of Netgear. Not anymore. First off, after reading the package on the VPN box, I believed the software client was included, but no. Once I figured that out, I bought the software, which costs more than the router. After a week of hacking, I finally got the software to work, on one out of 4 machines. One machine hard re-boots if you try any kind of network activity once the VPN is connected. I've disabled everything I can think of, it just won't work. It won't work with Vista either, no word from Netgear on a date. All other VPN software has to be un-installed, so forget using one machine to connect to a Netgear, Watchguard, Cisco, etc. vpn.

Very frustrating software.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Out of date version, October 21, 2008

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Compuguy1 - See all my reviews

This review is from: NETGEAR VPN05L ProSafe VPN Client Software 5-User Licenses (Personal Computers)

The product I recieved from Amazon was a very outdated version. It was approximately two to three years old. The version was so old I was not able to get an upgrade to a version that works with Vista. Fortunately, I found a very nice representative at NETGEAR that sent me a link to an upgrade. DO NOT PURCHASE UNTIL YOU CONFIRM THAT AMAZON HAS THE LATEST VERSION!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars NETGEAR VPN05L ProSafe VPN Client Software, March 6, 2008

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Lewis Ed Balentine "lewtwo" (Jupiter, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NETGEAR VPN05L ProSafe VPN Client Software 5-User Licenses (Personal Computers)

We purchased a Netgear FVS114 VPN Firewall and VPN Client package (VPN05L) from CDW on 25 Jan 2008. We are told by Netgear Tech Support that the BIOS was changed in the device and it is no longer "stable". The previous BIOS version is no longer available. They are unable to resolve the problem (netgear tech support case: 6614329).

I used to consider NETGEAR to be a quality vendor, but their failure to do any testing prior to replacing a firmware version demostrates a total lack of quality control and has lowered them to "also ran" status. We are very disapointed in Netgear's responce and their lack of concern with their products. Perhaps they will get this package working in the future but at this time (6 March 2008) it does not work.