Tripp Lite Introduces New KVM Switches with Built-In IP Access

Tripp Lite’s new NetDirector® Cat5 IP and Console KVM Switches enable remote control of connected computers by up to 5 independent, simultaneous users (1 local, 4 remote). Cascade additional KVMs to control up to 256 computers or servers from a single console. RJ45 connectors facilitate efficient, economical installation with inexpensive Cat5e cabling. Console KVM Switches include an integrated 17“ LCD monitor, keyboard and touchpad in a 1U retractable, sliding housing.

$250 Firewall and Router Buyback

In today’s business environment maintaining customer confidence and protecting your business means securing your broadband connection and network. Taking steps to safeguard critical data - customer records proprietary files accounting information and more - is vital to your success. The multitude and versatility of Internet threats such as viruses worms hackers and zero-hour attacks requires a host of different solutions that are often difficult to integrate and require a large financial investment to ensure the security availability and secure accessibility of corporate resources.

Designed for the small business Check Point Safe@Office® 500 unified threat management appliances deliver proven Internet security. A single Safe@Office appliance can protect a network of up to 100 users (recommended) from a wide array of Internet threats providing a solid line of defense against threats ranging from hacking attempts and denial of service attacks to phishing and viruses. Safe@Office offers you a number of methods to access your network remotely and securely so you can increase productivity and ensure business continuity without compromising network security. Key features of the Checkpoint Router and Managed firewall services.

• Gateway Antivirus
• Gateway Antispam
• Remote Access VPN
• Complete Connectivity
• Web-based Management
• Automatic Updates
• and WEB FILTERING (for an additional fee)

For a very limited time we can offer a $250 discount if you trade in an existing router. That means for as little as $50 you can upgrade to a firewall from the leading Israeli security company, Checkpoint. In addition we offer hardware maintenace, and all the above managed services for only $25 per month.

Smallest, Lightest Notebook Computer

Need a super portable computer? Asus has created the Eee 2G and 4G computers. Weighing less than 1 Kg, it has a solid state disk, 7 inch XVGA screen, full keyboard and 802.11g wifi access. Although it has Linux as its operating system, the Eee can be loaded with Windows XP with limited capability. Use it to connect to a Remote Desktop at your home or office.

The Ashlin price for this computer is typically less than $500.

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WiFi Manager

WiFiManager manages your wireless network. Don't expect it to work with cheap home type access points, but with more industrial strength units like Cisco, Netopia, Symbol, SMC it can detect rogue access, intruders and hackers. You can download a free copy of the software from the link above to manage a single access point; if you have many access points, you can purchase a license for your network. Also available is a little piece of hardware, the RF monitor, which attaches to the network using a PoE (power over ethernet LAN cable) and detects unauthorized access to any access point on the network. The RF monitor can monitor about a 20,000 sq. ft. area.

WiFiManager also manages all access points by allowing centralized SSID management, WEP and WAP encryption, MAC address tables; virtually all aspets of monitoring and managing wireless access points.

Ashlin is now a reseller of this and all products from Adventnet.

MobiKey: Secure Access from Anywhere

MobiKEY is an ultra-portable, smart-card enabled computing device that securely connects users to their desktop and network resources from any Internet-enabled Windows-based PC.

MobiKEY looks like a USB memory key, but is a read-only device. When you plug it into any computer with a high speed internet connection, MobiKEY gives you instant access to up to 5 different computers anywhere in the world, which has the MobiKEY access software installed. The connection is a VPN using a security certificate. This is a plug and play VPN connection to your desktop computer or office server.

We like this solution because its ultra-secure, very portable, and simple to use and setup. This is a VPN solution for the casual user.