The ClarkConnect solution is built on the stability and security of Linux.

ClarkConnect is a powerful yet easy-to-use software package that transforms off-the-shelf server hardware into a dedicated Internet firewall, gateway or server.

ClarkConnect is a great solution for schools, businesses, organizations, and home offices.

ClarkConnect transforms standard PC hardware into either:

· a dedicated firewall/gateway for your network, or
· a standalone server on your local network

The award-winning Linux-based solution includes firewall and security tools, along with file, print, web, e-mail, proxy, antivirus, antispam, content filtering, VPN servers and more. A detailed feature list is shown in the sidebar below.

Easy to Install and Manage

The software is easy to install on off-the-shelf hardware ... you can be up and running in minutes.

· purchase a CD, or download burn your own
· insert the CD into the server system
· start the server from the CD
· follow the installation wizard

Once you have your ClarkConnect system up and running, you can configure the server/gateway with an easy-to-use web-based administration tool.

Integrated Updates and Managed Services

· ClarkConnect includes integrated Gateway Services (GS). to update, manage and monitor your system.

· 24/7 port and resource monitoring
· DNS services, including dynamic DNS
· antivirus protection
· antispam tools
· content filter updates
· managed/dynamic VPN
· daily security audits
· intrusion detection updates
· e-mail/MX backup

Different Needs... Different Solutions

We offer three different editions of the ClarkConnect software. Each edition solves different needs.

Professional Edition - Firewall and Gateway

The Professional Edition is a firewall solution that protects your network from the constant hazards lurking on the Internet. The software includes a stateful firewall, antispam protection, antivirus protection, content filtering, managed VPN, intrusion prevention, and more.

Office Edition - All-in-One Gateway/Server

The Office Edition includes not only the core security features found in the Professional Edition, but also server features: file server, print server, web server, advanced mail server, and database server.

Home Edition - Home and Hobbyist Solution

The Home Edition is designed for home use -- we include extras such as MP3 support, online photo albums and computer security model appropriate for a home environment.

Here are some key features of "ClarkConnect":

· IPsec VPN
· PPTP VPN
· Managed/Dynamic VPN
· 1-to-1 NAT support
· DMZ support
· Stateful Firewall
· Intrusion detection
· Intrusion prevention
· Antispam
· Antivirus (license req.)
· SMTP authentication
· SMTP gateway
· SMTP server
· POP and IMAP servers
· Webmail
· Banner ad blocking
· Web proxy
· Content filtering
· Bandwidth manager
· DSL (including PPPoE)
· Cable Modem
· 802.11b Wireless
· Internal DHCP server
· Caching DNS server
· Hardware and Software RAID
· multi-processor support
· Web-based configuration
· Optional Webmin package
· Apache web server
· Support for CGI and PHP
· Secure/SSL support
· FTP server
· Windows file server
· AppleShare file server
· Print server support
· Printer sharing
· MySQL Database

What's New in This Release:

· ClarkConnect Server and Gateway Community edition 4.3 is now available. What's new? The Office edition and Enterprise edition products have now merged! Unlimited mailboxes are now included in the Enterprise edition and this includes full groupware support. The full list of changes is available in the developer change log -- highlights include: Groupware support in webmail, OpenVPN for road warriors, system processes viewer, mail queue manager, RAID manager, default security keys for users, remote backup (beta). Known issues: blank screens on first boot with some types of hardware; some legacy Dell/MegaRAID RAID cards are not supported; localization is incomplete.