Netgear's ProSafe VPN Client software delivers the ideal solution, with robust encryption and broad support across multiple connection types and Microsoft Windows operating platforms. The ProSafe VPN client provides easy setup and seamless compatibility with the full line of Netgear VPN & Firewall routers as well as compatibility with IPSec VPN solutions. A wide range of security protocols and authentication methods, including Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Data Encryption Standard (DES), 3DES, Message-Digest Algorithm (MD5) and Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA-1). Also, Public-Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Internet Key Exchange (IKE - Main and Aggressive modes), plus a wide range of Smart Cards and certificate authorities is supported. Netgear ProSafe VPN Client software also provides protected access to corporate resources via wireless, broadband, and dial-up connections. Supports NETGEAR VPN/Firewall routers, including the FVS318, FVL328, FVM318, and FWAG114, as well as many other IPSec-compliant VPN devices. Enables client-initiated VPNs from Windows 98, Me, XP, 2000, and Windows NT-based PCs.Smart Card supportPKCS #7 certificate chainsPKCS #10 certificate requestsPKCS #12 certificate importMSCAPI supportDiffie-Helman Group Support -Group 1-MODP 768, Group 2 ­ MODP 1024, Group 5 ­ MODP 1536Authentication Mechanisms -Preshared keys, RSA signaturesKey Management -IKE (Internet Key Exchange)IPSec Modes -Tunnel, TransportCompression -IPComp, Deflate and plug-in support for LZSSystem Requirements -Pentium (or equivalent processor) PC, Microsoft Windows 98, Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP operating system, 16 MB RAM for Windows 98, 32 MB RAM for NT, 64 MB for ME and 2000, 64 MB for XP, 35 MB hard disk space