Flexible access-control configuration options let administrators enable password-based in addition to token-based authentication. This is helpful if users have lost their keys or need only temporary access. Access to resources can be provisioned by user or group. The management tool, the Access Control Manager (ACM), lets you import users from a Windows domain or configure them manually.
Clients will need to provide a driver to handle communication with the USB key; Windows 2000, NT 4.0, 9x, ME and XP are the supported platforms. No Mac or Linux support is offered yet, but given that most mobile employees will be running a Windows-based platform, this shouldn't be too much of a problem. You'll need a certificate for the appliance to provide SSL-enabled access and a Windows-based machine with at least USB 1.0 support to run the ACM.
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The price of the iGate, $9,995 for the appliance and 50 user licenses, makes it a somewhat expensive alternative to a traditional VPN solution. Aside from the cost, which could be justified, the product has two significant shortcomings to consider. It supports Web-based resources only, and--here's the biggie--mobile users need reachable USB ports. If your remote employees require access to additional services, this is not the solution for you.
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