UTM - Untangle

Untangle provides a powerful suite of Internet management applications for small-to-medium businesses and education institutions.

The Untangle Server is a multi-function firewall. It simplifies and consolidates the many network and security products that businesses need at the gateway to the Internet. Untangle comes as standard with these free, open-source applications:

Open Source Applications

• Web Filter – Prevents access to undesirable web sites
• Virus Blocker – Prevents viruses from reaching computers on the network
• Spam Blocker – Stops junk email from getting through
• Captive Portal – Enforces authentication and terms of use for internet access
• Ad Blocker – Blocks online adverts that waste network capacity
• Attack Blocker – Stops denial of service (DOS) attacks
• Phish Blocker - Protects people from identity theft "phishing"
• Spyware Blocker - Protects people from websites that install malware
• Firewall - Hides your network from the Internet
• QoS – Allows internet traffic prioritization
• Intrusion Prevention – Protects the network from hackers
• Protocol Control - Blocks protocols for online games, IM & P2P
• OpenVPN – Allows secure remote access to the internal network
• Reports - Shows who is doing what online
Automatic updates - No need to install updates - we do it for you

In addition, customers can add premium applications that enhance the functionality of the Untangle Server.

Commercial Applications

• Live Support – Real people with real knowledge to help when you’re stuck
• eSoft Web Filter - Blocks 100 Million+ sites in 57 categories, plus new ones in real time
• Kaspersky Virus Blocker – Best-of Breed antivirus protection, at your gateway to the Internet
• Commtouch Spam Booster – An extra layer of protection against bulk email
• WAN Balancer - Allocate traffic across up to six separate Internet connections
• WAN Failover – Automatically switch traffic to an alternate connection
• Policy Manager - Create multiple user- and time-based policies for web and remote access
• Directory Connector – Use your Microsoft Active Directory server to simplify policy management and reporting
• Branding Manager – Use your own logo and messaging on Untangle server and block screens

Packages

Untangle Apps are also available in packages that are tailored to particular customers. We have combined select free and paid apps with the Untangle Gateway, to provide the most complete, yet cost-effective offerings for our customers.

Deployment Options

Untangle has 3 network deployment options:

• Router: Dedicated server that performs routing & firewall services
• Transparent Bridge: Dedicated server that drops seamlessly behind existing routers & firewalls
• Re-Router™: Adds network-wide protection while running on an existing desktop (runs on Windows)