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Livingston Enterprises' ChoiceNetTM is a dynamic filter management technology that automates the administration of packet filters over InterNetworking Systems networks and extends filtering to address new applications. Benefits of ChoiceNet
ChoiceNet implements a client-server architecture for packet filters. Instead of manually configuring and administrating filter rules on each access device, ChoiceNet filters are configured once on the ChoiceNet server, and then referenced by name either on the access device or in a RADIUS 2.0 user record. When a specific filter name is invoked by a router interface or by a RADIUS-authorized dial-in session, the filter rules are dynamically downloaded to the PortMaster products and implemented on the requesting interface. ChoiceNet also expands the flexibility of filters by providing a "site list" facility, whereby network managers may create an unlimited number of host lists that are stored on the ChoiceNet server and referenced for permit or denial from a filter rule set. These site lists may be used to create highly customized dialup or static IP/IPX access control for corporate networks. Site lists may also be used to provide access control of Internet connections for business, schools, and other organizations. Access control client notification software for Windows and MacOS is also provided, which notifies users if they are attempting to access sites that are denied by a Livingston packet filter. Compatible with ComOS 3.3.1 (PortMaster Communications Servers), 3.4R (IRXô), and 3.4.1L (Office Routers), ChoiceNet is included on the Livingston software CD-ROM, or it can be down-loaded from the Livingston ftp server address, which is FTP directory/ pub/le/software/at ftp.com. |
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