Andrew cut his teeth as a systems administrator at the University of California, learning the ins and outs of server migration, Windows desktop management, Unix and Novell administration. After a tour of duty as a team leader for PC Magazine's Labs, Andrew turned to system integration - providing network, server, and desktop consulting services for small businesses throughout the Bay Area. With eWEEK Labs since 2003, Andrew concentrates on wireless networking technologies while moonlighting with Microsoft Windows, mobile devices and management, and unified communications. He produces product reviews, technology analysis and opinion pieces for eWEEK.com, eWEEK magazine, and the Labs' Release Notes blog. Follow Andrew on Twitter at andrewrgarcia, or reach him by email at agarcia@eweek.com.
The Keyspan USB Server looks like a USB hub and acts like a print server, allowing users to access multifunction devices over a LAN. Keyspans USB Server consists of a USB controller, four USB 1.1 ports and an Ethernet port. Using software that can be loaded onto Windows or Mac OS-based hosts, client computers can […]
With the Identity Series ID100, Trusted Networks Technologies offers an inspired approach to segmenting and protecting internal networks. Click here to read the full review of Identity Series ID100. 2 With the Identity Series ID100, Trusted Networks Technologies offers an inspired approach to segmenting and protecting internal networks. The ID100 provides a policy enforcement point […]
The Symantec Clientless VPN Gateway 4420 does its job effectively, with a couple of major drawbacks. Click here to read the full review of Symantec Clientless VPN Gateway 4420. 2 The Symantec Clientless VPN Gateway 4420 does its job effectively, with a couple of major drawbacks. The SCVG cluster that we tested costs $16,700 with […]
NetScaler leverages its strong load balancing and SSL acceleration platform to provide SSL VPN features in the 9400 Secure Application Switch. While the solution is complex for administrators and not particularly flexible in terms of what the user sees, the 9400 can be a highly effective remote access solution for Windows-based remote users using Internet […]
Juniper Networks NetScreen-SA3000 is an excellent choice for enterprise networks, providing a slick, mature remote access solution. We tested Version 4.0 of the device, which combines an intuitive and unobtrusive user interface with the most granular administrative control of all the products we reviewed. However, the devices myriad authorization options can easily trip up administrators. […]
The SSL VPN products eWEEK Labs tested offer multiple network interfaces, but we chose to deploy each with only one interface configured. This minimized the exposure of system assets to the Internet. /zimages/1/28571.gifClick here to read the reviews. We placed each product, in turn, into the local test network behind SonicWall Inc.s Pro 330 firewall. […]
eWEEK Labs tests of four SSL-based VPNs showed the technology is a sensible alternative to IPSec for securing remote access to enterprise resources and data. With Secure Sockets Layer-based VPNs, remote workers can easily and securely access critical enterprise applications, often using only a Java- or Active X-enabled Web browser. IP Security VPNs, in contrast, […]
Designed for small and midsize businesses, AEP Systems SureWare A-Gate AG-600 was simple to set up and integrate into the network, and it comes at a very attractive price. However, the paucity of applications available without a full VPN client and some unseemly security holes make it tough for us to recommend the product. Click […]
Underneath its bulky, decidedly retro chassis, Fortinets $895 FortiWiFi-60 packs excellent security gateway features for small businesses and remote offices. The FortiWiFi-60s wireless components seem like an afterthought, although the device does provide some very welcome network-based anti-virus scans on WLAN traffic to the rest of the network. The FortiWiFi-60 features dual WAN ports for […]
With Symantec Client Security 2.0, Symantec Corp. extends its desktop-based defenses against blended attacks by offering stalwart anti-virus protection, much-improved firewall and intrusion detection capabilities, and even a handy new ad-blocking engine. Click here to read the full review of SCS 2.0. 2 With Symantec Client Security 2.0, Symantec Corp. extends its desktop-based defenses against […]