SolidShare software enables LAN users to share their Internet connection while ensuring firewall security.
One of the standout features of SolidShare is its wide and expandable application support. It comes pre-loaded with support for DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, Telnet, SMTP, POP3, NNTP, PPTP, ping, Trace Route, MSN Game Zone, DirectX game, Battle.net, Westwood online, Quake, Half-life, Kali II, Unreal, Real Player, QuickTime, ICQ, Napster, IRC, and more. Additionally, you can define new applications to expand its support even further.
SolidShare also features a powerful and flexible rule-based packet filtering engine that allows you to create rules to permit or deny outbound and inbound connections. You can determine when and where (the IP addresses) the rule will be applied, giving you complete control over your network's traffic.
With the new event log and report generation capabilities added in version 2.5.0, SolidShare becomes even more transparent. The firewall kernel writes detailed events in the log files, including firewall start/stop, rule addition/deletion/change, session creation/destroy, NAT mapping creation/destroy, packet pass/drop, etc. You can use "SolidShare Analyzer" to parse the log files into human-readable texts, tables, and graphs, giving you an easy way to understand what is actually happening on your network.
Dial on Demand is a useful feature that allows the client computer to initiate an Internet connection by simply placing an Internet request. The connection will automatically hang up when the idle time reaches a pre-configured maximum value.
Finally, SolidShare's management tool makes deploying and managing the software a breeze. It integrates with Microsoft Management Console, providing a familiar look and feel. The "Quick Configure Wizard" makes setting up and running SolidShare in minutes. The "New Rule Wizard" and "New Application Wizard" make customizing the settings a straightforward job. Remote administration is also supported, making it easy to manage your network from anywhere.
Overall, SolidShare is an excellent software solution for anyone looking to provide firewall security and Internet sharing capabilities to their LAN. Its wide and expandable application support, powerful and flexible rule-based packet filtering engine, detailed event log and report generation capabilities, dial-on-demand feature, familiar management tool, and easy deployment make it an ideal choice for many businesses and individuals.
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