GateWall Proxy Server, the Internet Connection Sharing Tool, the Swiss Knife for Network Administrators

eSafeLine announces the first release of GateWall proxy server, the latest version of an easy-to-use, yet highly functional tool for connecting local network to the Internet and controlling users activities. The program builds on the unprecedented success of UserGate proxy server, which was introduced in January, 2002 and received the highest customer adoption within the Russian software market. GateWall developers have expanded the functionality of its predecessor while utilizing the most popular features of UserGate.

(PRWEB) April 19, 2005 -- GateWall proxy server is an Internet-management tool designed to connect local network users to the Internet. The application provides a centralized control over Internet connections, bandwidth, time online; automates daily routines such as calculation of consumed traffic, client reporting and billing. For example, without any human intervention, the program can shift the user billing plan from regular to special one, based on the web addresses visited, date, or specified time; it can restrict Internet access based on the users time online, traffic limits for a day or month, IP-addresses, URL strings, or specified traffic speed limits.

Among other useful features there are: Network Address Translation (NAT), various user authorization methods, port mapping, resource publishing (provides Internet access to local network resources), HTTP resources caching, statistics module, remote administration, and many others. Featuring an intuitive, well-designed interface, GateWall can be used by beginners as well as advanced users.

We are proud of the new release of GateWall," said Vasiliy Tarasov, the CEO of eSafeLine. According to Mr. Tarasov, In version 3.0 we concentrated on expanding the capabilities of the product and added Port Mapping option also known as PAT -- Port Address Translation. Whats more, we have radically enhanced the NAT driver, resource caching, and user interface."

Pricing and Availability
GateWall runs under all Windows OS and priced starting at $50 (USD), depending on the number of users. Registered customers are entitled to free updates and lifetime technical support. A fully functional evaluation version of the program is available for free at http://gatewall.com/download/gatewall_setup.exe.

About eSafeLine
GateWall is manufactured and owned by eSafeLine, a division of Consult IT Now. The company specializes in custom software development, IBM Lotus Notes applications, Microsoft Navision solutions. Consult IT Now is located in Novosibirsk, the renowned scientific center with over 40 scientific research institutes as well as Novosibirsk State University. The Russian IT industry is also based here, which makes this exact region known as Silicon Taiga". For more information, visit http://gatewall.com.

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