Cybernet Delivers Easy-to-Use, Low Cost Network FireWall Appliance Software.ANN ARBOR Ann Arbor, city (1990 pop. 109,592), seat of Washtenaw co., S Mich., on the Huron River; inc. 1851. It is a research and educational center, with a large number of government and industrial research and development firms, many in high-technology fields such as , Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 1999-- New NetMAX Software Delivers Low-Cost, All-in-One Secure Network Firewall and Router Appliance Cybernet Systems Corporation today announced the industry's first Linux-based Internet firewall A firewall that is used to shield users from the Internet. See firewall. and router appliance software to be available through retail channels. NetMAX FireWall, part of a suite of NetMAX thin servers, dramatically simplifies network firewall/router installation and management, lowers costs, and delivers all the necessary software, including a complete version of the Red Hat(TM) Linux OS (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : RHAT RHAT Red Hat (stock symbol) RHAT Rainwater Harvesting Association of Tanzania RHAT Register Hba Attributes ), in one integrated product. A relatively unsophisticated user can set up a NetMAX FireWall system quickly and easily through a few simple mouse clicks. "The NetMAX FireWall appliance A device that provides firewall protection for a network. It includes all the necessary hardware and software in a self-contained package that plugs in between the two networks being isolated. Most firewall appliances are solid state and include a stripped down operating system. software delivers a complete, easy to use firewall and router in one low-cost package," noted Greg Emery, vice president of marketing for Cybernet. "The software is based on the rock-solid and secure Linux operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. , yet shields the user from all the complexity typically involved in configuring Linux. Now any user can turn any basic entry-level PC into a secure firewall in a few minutes for next to nothing." The NetMAX FireWall uses custom configuration code, tight component integration and an advanced graphical HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. interface to simplify setup of a fully functional firewall and router. Setting up a typical firewall and router takes significant technical depth and potentially several days of configuration and "tweaking tweaking Vox populi Fine-tuning to produce optimal results ." The NetMAX FireWall, in contrast, can be set up by anyone that can use a web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. , and even includes pre-configured rules for many of the most common security configurations used today. Install a fully functional network gateway in minutes The NetMAX FireWall installs the operating system, firewall and routing software, and minimal system information is required to get a system running. After the installation (typically 15 minutes) the FireWall is up and running and ready to be tailored to the network. Quickly configure a secure network The NetMAX FireWall includes many of the common security configurations in use today. The administrator simply selects which rules apply to the network and the NetMAX FireWall does the rest. As the administrator's security knowledge increases, they can customize the default rules for more advanced networking options. Provide a single point of access to the Internet for greater security All traffic from the Internet to the network passes through the NetMAX FireWall, where it is either accepted or rejected. This greatly simplifies network security, letting network administrators concentrate security measures Noun 1. security measures - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" security on the only point where the network connects to the Internet. Protect all Windows, Macintosh, and Unix clients Everyone on the network is protected from attack, regardless of which operating systems they run. All network routing functions and IP address sharing automatically apply to Windows, Macintosh, and Unix clients. Monitor network web browsing The NetMAX FireWall reports on traffic from the network to the Internet, graphically displaying the amount of web browsing done from within the network and showing which external web sites are being accessed and how often. The report can be customized to include other types of network traffic. Reduce operating costs by sharing a single IP address An entire network of IP addresses can be expensive, so the NetMAX Firewall allows all network systems to share a single IP address. This lowers operating costs and increases security by making it harder for others to access internal computers. NetMAX FireWall includes and installs a Linux operating system based on the Red Hat distribution, packet firewall and routing packages. All of the services are pre-configured and fully integrated; no other software is required. NetMAX FireWall is carried by leading retailers and distributors throughout North America, with an approximate street price of $99. Separate press releases on the other products in the NetMAX server series are available on the Cybernet NetMAX web site (www.netmax.com) or by calling Alice Aoki at 408-441-4100. About Cybernet Cybernet Systems is a technology research and development company focused on creating and commercializing innovative, high quality, leading-edge solutions in the networking, wireless, robotics, electromechanical The use of electricity to run moving parts. Disk drives, printers and motors are examples. Electromechanical systems must be designed for the eventual deterioration of moving components that wear over time. The first TVs were electromechanical systems (see video/TV history). and PC hardware/software arenas. The company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan  “Ann Arbor” redirects here. For other uses, see Ann Arbor (disambiguation). Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. . More information on Cybernet or its NetMAX product line is available on the world wide web at www.cybernet.com or www.netmax.com. |
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