www.sohoware.com, where they can be downloaded for free.
Does the BroadGuard pass PPTP packets?
Yes.
Does the BroadGuard support IPSec?
This function will be supported in later firmware upgrades.
What is the recommended maximum number of VPN sessions I can run on the BroadGuard?
We recommend the number of sessions is five or less to prevent influencing the throughput of the BroadGuard.
Will the BroadGuard function in a Macintosh environment?
Yes, but the BroadGuard’s setup pages are accessible only through Internet Explorer v4.0 or Netscape Navigator v4.0 or higher for Macintosh.
With which type of firewall is the BroadGuard equipped?
The BroadGuard uses NAT,
What is DoS (Denial of Service)?
The goal of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack is not to steal information, but to disable a device or network so users no longer have access to network resources. For example, "TearDrop", a DoS hacker tool which is widely available on the Internet, allows users to remotely crash any unprotected Windows computer on the Internet. Most types of Internet attacks try to exploit the weaknesses in the TCP stacks of the operating systems of host machines. BroadGuard protects against the following types of DoS attacks:
SYN Flooding
Ping of Death
LAND attacks
Smurf attacks
IP Spoofing
TearDrop
WinNuke
What is Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)?
Stateful Packet Inspection is a technology similar to that used in enterprise- level firewall products. It is generally regarded as a "state of the art" firewall technology. With SPI, the BroadGuard makes security decisions based on the origination of Internet sessions. The BroadGuard will allow incoming data