Mandriva Multi Network Firewall For Linux

Multi Network Firewall is the up-to-date Mandriva Linux security solution dedicated to the business world. Maximum innovation, performance and scalability is only a click away thanks to an easy-to-use web interface.

Combining firewall, Intrusion Detection System and VPN functionality, MNF 2 is the ultimate full-featured security solution meeting all your demands. To make your network even more secure, benefit from a year of free updates through Mandriva Online Pro!

Here are some key features of "Mandriva Multi Network Firewall":

- a firewall, to protect your computer network from unauthorized access (filtering). - Intrusion Detection System, to alert you to abnormal network activity. - Virtual Private Network, to enable a secure private tunnel over public networks. - Proxy server, to intercept all web traffic entering the network. - DHCP server, to enable the automatic configuration of new machines connected to the LAN. - Caching DNS, to provide a local DNS service for computers connected to the LAN.

As well as the existing IPSec, MNF2 provides 2 other types of VPN: PPTP: a desktop under Windows(R) can be automatically connected without installing any special software OpenVPN: a lighter open source VPN; Compattible with Linux, Mac OS and Windows Bonding: Channel combines several network interfaces into a single connection. Effectively, it means that data transfer speeds can be multiplied. Bridging: this new function enables the administrator to build bridges between network interfaces. Traffic shaping: You can regulate the flow of traffic on your network just by clicking on a wizard. Network mapping: Makes it possible to connect networks which use the same private network addresses Peer-to-Peer Filtering: MNF2 automatically blocks network traffic from "Fast Track" peer-to-peer clients.

2.6 Linux Kernel

Improved support for multiple network cards (up to 10) Wi-Fi Support Better ADSL support

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