WatchGuard SSL 500 Appliance
The Anytime Anywhere Access Appliance

Overview:

Extend access to applications and network resources from anywhere – without compromising security

Whether you are an enterprise organization with a global sales force to support or a small business requiring remote access to email and file shares, you’ll find that WatchGuard SSL appliances deliver the security, flexibility, and breadth of options you need for secure remote access, at a highly competitive price point. In addition, the way WatchGuard implements its SSL deployments reduces total cost of ownership (TCO) for remote access. It’s a hassle-free VPN and identity management solution that provides universal access to applications and network resources with no connectors, no modules, no client management issues – no extras to buy.

Dependable, Universal Access:

Enable your users to stay connected to the network no matter where they are through the dependable, secure access capabilities of WatchGuard SSL.

• Authorized users connect via a web browser or using a web-deployed, auto-updating client for a true in-office experience. Includes client failover capabilities to keep remote connections always up and running
• Supports the widest range of applications and resources so users can access the tools they need to stay productive
• Offers the broadest range of mobile device and platform support in its class, including all standard browsers, ActiveX, Java, Linux, Mac OSX, Microsoft AirSync, PalmOS, SonyEricssonT68, Unix, WAP Phones, and Windows CE

Powerful Security:

WatchGuard SSL provides robust security from the end user to the network, for managed and unmanaged devices.

• Verifies endpoint health and compliance status before allowing network access by checking device attributes including IP address, firewall settings, OS, patch level, and status of anti-virus software
• Network control allows system administrators to define how incoming and outgoing requests are to be handled
• Application control allows system administrators to define which applications are entitled to use a specific connection
• Session timeout protects corporate information from unauthorized users
• Client software keeps track of all activities and wipes everything clean when session ends

Strong Administrative Control:

Easy-to-use access and identity management controls enable you to quickly set up and manage user and group access from one centralized location with integrated logging and reporting.

• Manage multiple WatchGuard SSL appliances in your network from the single administration tool
• Assign granular policies for users and groups accessing resources and applications
• Control which devices gain network access through built-in endpoint security checks

Flexible, Extensible Authentication:

While all SSL VPN products provide basic authentication capabilities, WatchGuard SSL delivers more options to streamline access for administrators and end users.

• Mobile two-factor authentication (MobileID) Users with handheld devices including PDAs, mobile phones, and Blackberrys can generate a unique one-time password to utilize two-factor authentication
• Single sign-on optimizes the user experience. Instead of repeatedly authenticating when accessing network resources, users sign in once and the Authentication Service does the rest
• Federated identity allows a single digital identity to be used to access multiple departments, or even businesses, without the need for extra and costly user enrollment. Ideal for sharing identities in B2B partnerships

Low TCO with No Hidden Costs:

WatchGuard SSL delivers full-featured, easy-to-use secure remote access solutions that promote maximum productivity, while lowering the TCO. Unlike competitors who require additional cost for advanced features, WatchGuard SSL comes complete with every option at a standard price.

• No additional components, adapters, or special application connectors are required to get universal network and application access
• No client administration – the web-deployed client is auto-updated whenever the user connects n High Availability ensures service is not disrupted, guaranteeing maximum productivity
• Scalability – clustering allows your SSL deployment to easily scale as your business grows

Why Choose WatchGuard SSL?

WatchGuard SSL 500 and SSL 1000 are the smart choice for businesses that want a cost-effective, easy-to-use, secure remote access and identity management solution that delivers everything that’s promised – right out of the box.

• Supports the widest range of applications and resources
• Offers the broadest range of mobile device and platform support in its class
• Delivers more authentication capabilities to streamline the access process for administrators and end users
• Includes powerful mid-point and endpoint security
• Enables strong administrative control for managing user and group access from one centralized location with integrated logging and reporting
• Comes complete with every option at a standard price
• Provides an in-office experience that allows users to work as productively as they do when connected to the LAN

Give your network users the freedom to work from anywhere they need to be, with access to everything they need to stay productive with WatchGuard SSL.

Deployment:

Technical Specifications:

 

Technical Specifications:	SSL 100	SSL 500	SSL 1000
Dimenisons and Power
Concurrent Users (maximum)	100*	500	1000
Appliance Dimensions:	1.75" x 16.75" x 14.25" (4.5 x 42.6 x 36.2 cm)	1.75" x 16.75" x 14.25" (4.5 x 42.6 x 36.2 cm)	1.75" x 16.75" x 14.25" (4.5 x 42.6 x 36.2 cm)
Packaging Dimensions:	7.25" x 21.75" x 19" (18.4 x 54.6 x 48.2 cm)	7.25" x 21.75" x 19" (18.4 x 54.6 x 48.2 cm)	7.25" x 21.75" x 19" (18.4 x 54.6 x 48.2 cm)
Appliance Weight:	9.68 lbs (4.39 Kg)	9.68 lbs (4.39 Kg)	12.4 lbs (5.62 Kg)
Total Weight:	13.7 lbs (6.21 Kg)	13.7 lbs (6.21 Kg)	13.8 lbs (6.25 Kg)
WEEE Weight:	10.6 lbs (4.81 Kg)	10.6 lbs (4.81 Kg)	10.6 lbs (4.81 Kg)
AC Power:	100-240 VAC Autosensing	100-240 VAC Autosensing	100-240 VAC Autosensing
Power Consumption:	U.S. 60 Watts Rest of World: 1146 Cal/min or 273 BTU/hr	U.S. 60 Watts Rest of World: 1146 Cal/min or 273 BTU/hr	U.S. 80 Watts Rest of World: 860 Cal/min or 205 BTU/hr
Rack Mountable:	Yes	Yes	Yes
WEEE/RoHS Compliant	Yes	Yes	Yes

*WatchGuard SSL 100 supports 100 simultaneous authenticated users, each with multiple connections.

Expert Guidance and Support

LiveSecurity® Service from WatchGuard is the most comprehensive support and maintenance offering in the industry, putting a global team of security experts behind you to make the complex job of IT security management easier. LiveSecurity provides:

• Hardware warranty with advance hardware replacement
• Software updates
• Technical support with a targeted four-hour response time
• Up-to-the-minute security alerts with links to patches to save time

One-year, two-year, and three-year LiveSecurity subscriptions are available, including subscriptions to LiveSecurity® Plus for 24/7 technical support. A premium Gold service is also available for customers with mission-critical Internet requirements who require a one-hour response time.

Documentation:

WatchGuard SSL Series Datasheet (.PDF)