Software

AstroFlow Guard is a Linux-based multi-function tool for network engineers - it incorporates all the proven bandwidth management functionality of AstroFlow, but also incorporates a state full firewall, intrusion detection system and VPN server. With its user-friendly interface, automatic failover and smart recovery system, AstroFlow Guard is the complete tool for anyone wanting to manage bandwidth and network security.

AstroFlow Guard uses a hierarchical class-based system which when viewed through the AstroFlow Guard interface, provides a logical, intuitive view of your network classes along with their priorities.

AstroFlow Guard is available for different bandwidth configurations and is priced according to the amount of bandwidth you need to manage. All additional modules are optional so you only pay for what you require.

It is possible to upgrade your copy of AstroFlow Guard to higher data rates or additional modules at any time - you will simply pay the difference between your current version price, and your required version price.

Core Features at a glance

Full feature bandwidth management tool
Web based user interface
Enterprise security features - complete state full inspection (dynamic packet filtering) firewall
Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
Virtual Private Network (VPN) server
Auto Update system
Auto Failover feature

Bandwidth Management
Manage all popular P2P applications including Kazaa v2.x
Manage traffic by IP Address / Subnet, Protocol or port
Real-time reporting
Time-based management
Auto Configure feature

Firewall
State full inspection firewall
IP Policy Routing
Port forwarding / redirection
NAT
Firewall Wizard
Email Notifications

Intrusion Detection System
Over 1700 default intrusion detection signatures
IDS Summary Reports
IDS log search function

VPN Server
Intuitive account classification
Assign static IP addresses or from a pool
128 MPP for MS clients
Multiple authentication methods including MSCHAP v2
Session logs
Data transfer statistics

System Requirements
PIII 1GB or better
512MB or more RAM
5 Gig or better HDD
2 Network Cards, the following are supported:
Realtek 8139 A,B or C
Intel Ether Express 100 (Highly recommended)
3Com 3C905X (There have been reports of incompatibility issues with 3Com NICS)

After the introduction of the Jaguar2000, ARA Networks dedicated itself to consistently improving upon our web cache technology. In January 2002, after two years of continuous research and development, the Jagaur3000 Engine Architecture was finally announced. The Jagaur3000 incorporates and improves upon the best features and functions of its predecessor, the Jaguar2000, and introduces scalability and expandability through a revolutionary web cache platform called Minimal Context-switching Threading layer (MCT).

Jaguar3000 improves your current network by fully utilizing Giga-Speed CPU(s), Gigabit Networking, and a 4 Gigabyte In-Memory Cache. It not only guarantees an improvement for small to medium networks but can also be implemented in ISPs and large enterprises. The Giga-Caching architecture lets you transfer data in real time for both web accelerator and traditional proxy modes.

In order to ensure a fair performance comparison, ARA Networks utilized the services of The Measurement Factory, a third party benchmarking company famous for its annual Cache-Off. The Measurement Factory conducted a performance test on the Jaguar3000 using Polymix-4, which models many key Web traffic characteristics. Jaguar3000 had incredible performance measurements as evidenced by an amazing peak throughput of 2800 requests per second (http://www.measurement-factory.com/results/public/aratech.co.kr/).

Jaguar3000 is one of the best performing web cache servers in the world.

Image Stream Internet Solutions, Inc. is the world's leading supplier of Linux routers and WAN cards. Image Stream has achieved industry leading price and performance for high-density T1/E1, DS3/E3, OC3, and OC12 routing applications. Image Stream is also a leading OEM supplier of single board computers, communications cards, and Linux software for networking, telephony, satellite, and avionics applications. Come inside and learn how ImageStream is using commodity off-the-shelf components and the Linux operating system to drive the Router Revolution