InstaGate EX2 Firewall/VPN Appliance
The InstaGate™ EX2 firewall/VPN appliance from eSoft™ is a simple and reliable solution for turnkey Internet security that includes firewall protection, integrated VPN, and a catalog of business-enhancing software modules like anti-virus protection and website filtering. Designed to support two to 250 users, the InstaGate EX2 appliance sets the benchmark for price/performance and makes comprehensive, up-to-date Internet security manageable for small to mid-sized enterprises.

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Key Features
• Firewall Protection
• Remote Office (IPsec) VPN
• Remote User (PPTP) VPN
• SoftPak™ Applications
• Caching Web Proxy
• Embedded Intel® Architecture
• Automatic Software Updates
• Upgradeable to 250 Users
• 1U Chassis (Rack Mount Optional)
• Field-Proven Reliability

High performance and reliability at the right price
Built by a company that has been pioneering Internet connectivity products since 1984, the InstaGate EX2 appliance combines proven software engineering with next generation hardware design. The InstaGate EX2 features a sleek chassis the size of a laptop and an embedded Intel® architecture designed for reliability and performance. Its impressive MTBF (mean-time between failure) and energy efficient operation mean less maintenance and a low lifetime cost of ownership.

Bulletproof firewall protection stops hackers
The InstaGate EX2 appliance uses a combination of best-of-breed firewall technologies to protect your internal network from the outside world. Stateful packet inspection - the industry standard for network traffic filtering - tracks and controls all data that flows through the InstaGate EX2. SMTP and transparent HTTP proxies provide an additional protective layer. Together, these firewall technologies defend networks from unauthorized entry as well as help prevent Denial-of-Service and IP spoofing attacks. And when combined with its Firewall Policy Manager SoftPak™ application, the InstaGate EX2 appliance meets the internationally accredited ICSA Firewall Certification.

Blazing-fast VPN for branch offices and remote workers
The InstaGate EX2 appliance includes integrated IPsec and PPTP virtual private networking that allows branch offices and remote workers to privately share information over the Internet. With 24Mbps throughput using triple DES (3DES) encryption, the InstaGate EX2 appliance boasts fast and secure VPN. And with the integrated PPTP support, you can remotely connect to a network using the VPN client bundled with any version of Microsoft® Windows®.

SoftPak™ applications add functionality, save time
and money
SoftPak applications are business-enhancing software modules that add functionality to your InstaGate EX2 appliance. Delivered via eSoft's patent-pending SoftPak Director™ technology, SoftPak applications save organizations time and money by streamlining the evaluation, integration and maintenance of server software. A catalog of SoftPak applications that includes anti-virus protection, webmail, groupware and more can be instantly enabled on your InstaGate EX2 appliance with the click of a mouse.

Quick set-up and automatic updates make
management easy
Set-up for the InstaGate EX2 appliance is completed in five easy steps, and in most instances, it is operational in less than 30 minutes. Once installed, maintaining the InstaGate EX2 is a snap. All software updates and security patches are delivered automatically via the Internet, and the only maintenance needed is a periodic mouse click to make sure updates install at the time you want.