602Pro LAN SUITE

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INTRODUCTION

602Pro LAN SUITE is an excellent all in one server solution for small to medium sized businesses. Many businesses would benefit from the many features included in 602Pro LAN SUITE, such as the built in mail server with spam and virus protection. Additionally there is a built in firewall and proxy server, so everything needed is included. All these features are available at a very reasonable price, and there is a free five user version available.

INSTALLATION & SETUP

Installation of 602Pro LAN SUITE was very smooth. There is an automatic wizard driven setup procedure immediately after the installation, which is very easy to complete due to the good instructions. 602Pro LAN SUITE also features remote administration through any standard web browser.

CONFIGURATION

602Pro LAN SUITE includes many features, and setting them all up could not be easier. 602Pro LAN SUITE works out of the box, and even comes with pre-configured firewall settings. Additionally there is a comprehensive manual, and online help is available.

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INTERFACE & EASE OF USE

602Pro LAN SUITE features an intuitive user interface accessible from the Windows console or remote web administration. To complement the excellent mail serving abilities of the software, a nice looking webmail client is also included. With any server application, the ability to create useful logs is important. 602Pro LAN SUITE has extensive logging options included.

602Pro LAN SUITE features simple installation and administration. The most important point here is that everything is integrated into one package, unlike many competing pieces of software.The excellent features, easy-to-use nature of the program, and excellent price will provide unprecedented value to any user. The free 5 user version also gives potential users an excellent look at the software, without common limitations found in evaluation software.

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All administrative tools can be found in the server pull down menu, and allow the display of statistics (e-mail sent/received, web site hits, faxes, etc.) and queue management.

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FUNCTIONALITY

602Pro LAN SUITE is a program designed to handle all administrative functions in one easy to use software package. 602Pro LAN SUITE features a secure mail server with anti-virus and anti-spam, a built in firewall and proxy, and excellent control of internet sharing. Another nice touch is the included webmail client, eliminating a lot of the client side hassle commonly found in high volume server applications.

602Pro LAN SUITE includes an email server with anti-spam, anti-virus, a webmail client, and a shared address book. The email server supports SSL, and operates on SMTP/POP3 protocols. The anti-virus software included is from the reputable BitDefender, and offers an increased sense of security. etting up the email server is simple, with easily defined options found in the setup wizard. A full featured fax server is also included with the package, featuring functions to interrupt fax transmissions, and list sent fax transmissions.

602Pro LAN SUITE features controlled internet sharing with the following features:

1. Proxy server with cache
2. Site access
3. IP filter

602Pro LAN SUITE's controlled internet sharing supports the following native application proxies:

1. SOCKS 4 & 5
2. HTTP
3. HTTPS
4. FTP
5. Telnet
6. RealAudio (G2)

602Pro LAN SUITE includes a firewall with a packet filter, which is very easy to set up, allowing rule based setup, or the simple setup wizard with a slider bar to control security levels. 602Pro LAN SUITE includes a web server that includes SSL support, and DHCP support plus logging, another nice convenience for administrators.

CONCLUSION

Software602's 602Pro LAN SUITE is an excellent package for any business who wants a worry and hassle free mail server. With the built in protection against viruses and spam, you really cannot go wrong. As you will see below,
602Pro LAN SUITE has more features than the competition at a mere fraction of the price.

Comparison between 602Pro LAN SUITE & WinGate Plus 5.0.2

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Features	602Pro LAN SUITE	WinGate Plus 5.0.2

Runs on Win98, ME, NT, 2000/XP

Supports any Internet Connection

Rule Based Dial-Up Scheduler

Prohibited URL list

TCP and UDP Mapped Links

Firewall

SOCKS 4 and 5 Support

Win98, ME, NT, 2000, XP Service

Built in Anti-virus

SMTP/POP3 Server

Spam protection (DNSBL)

Email Aliasing

Integrated HTTP Web Server

Remote Admin from Web Browser

Download POP3 Email and Sort for a Domain

Intergrated SSL Web Server

SSL SMTP/POP3 Server

Realtime Statistics Generation

Network Fax Server

Messaging Queue Maintence

Web Mail Client

LDAP Server

Price (unlimited users)	$ 699.95	$ 1099.95

PROS:
a. Easy to use
b. Very useful

CONS:
a. None found