Introduction
The Mako Networks System combines a web server driven configuration, management and
reporting user interface with client end hardware to provide users with considerable cost
savings as well as functionality and flexibility not currently available in traditional devices used
to meet either the same or similar requirements. The Mako Networks System is targeted at
small to medium sized businesses (SME), small to medium sized branch office of larger
organisations and their use of broadband as a data transfer medium.
Mako 7550-E Firewall/Router/VPN Appliance
The Mako 7550-E by Mako Networks is a solid-state ethernet router with a stateful inspection
firewall, VPN functionality and four LAN Ethernet ports. Designed to work in conjunction with
the Mako Networks Central Management System, it provides you with enterprise level control
over your connection to the Internet.
Complete Security
Your Mako 7550-E is managed by the Mako Networks Central Management System giving
you complete peace of mind that your networks are always fully protected. All software is
updated and patched automatically for you and intrusion attempts are dealt with. Your Mako
7550-E incorporates a stateful inspection firewall. This means that all traffic entering and
leaving your networks is analysed comprehensively to ensure network integrity.
Firewall
Central to the security of your networks is the type of firewall you use. The Mako 7550-E
utilises a stateful inspection firewall. A stateful inspection firewall does not just examine
packets of information, instead it makes decisions based upon information derived from all
communication layers and from other applications. This type of firewall provides true
enterprise level protection. Working with the Mako Networks Central Management System,
you have full control over all traffic entering and leaving your networks.
Four Networks
The Mako 7550-E protects up to four separate networks. This allows you to segregate your
networks as you see fit.
Ethernet Router
An Ethernet Router is incorporated in to your Mako 7550-E connecting your networks to the
Internet at high speed. You have the option to connect directly to an Ethernet connection to
the Internet or via any other connection medium that supports Ethernet forwarding.
VPN
Virtual Private Networks allow you to assign secure remote access to your networks over the
Internet. You can link two Mako protected networks together using the Mako Networks Central
Management System in seconds with just three mouse-clicks! Linking three or more Mako
protected networks is just as easy. The Mako Networks Central Management System allows
this to happen without static IP addresses. In the same way you can also allow specified
users remote access to your Mako protected networks with the Remote VPN feature. This is
very useful for accessing your networks from home or while traveling.
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Logging/Reporting
Whilst all traffic from your Mako 7550-E goes directly out onto the Internet, your Mako sends
traffic information securely to the Mako Networks Central Management System. This gives
you the ability to monitor and control your Internet usage from anywhere in the world with
Internet access. Simply log onto the Mako Networks website to view your usage, see how
your broadband internet connection is being used, monitor where PCs on your network have
been going and much more. And with MakoScope VGA feedback, you can easily see what
your Mako is doing in real time.
Mako Networks Mako 7550-E Product Handbook v.1.1
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