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| Yoggie Gatekeeper, Yoggie Pico Get Firmware Update v1.3.0 Yoggie Security Systems has extended functionality and user-friendliness of the Yoggie Gatekeeper and Yoggie Pico series by releasing a new firmware update. This update, Version 1.3.0, which is a comprehensive response to direct customer requests and feedback, is available for download now. The Yoggie customer-care team of 20 professionals is in constant dialog with its customers via the Yoggie Knowledge Base, support phone lines and email as well as direct interaction with Yoggie distribution partners, and has worked with users to identify the main areas for enhancement. All Yoggie Gatekeeper and Yoggie Pico computers will automatically and transparently detect, download and install the 11 additional features and 12 fixes on connection to the Internet. User action is not required. In this latest update, the firewall mechanism has been significantly redesigned and improved. There is now full control and configurability of all incoming and outgoing traffic. Additionally, on the Yoggie Gatekeeper models, the Port Forwarding component has also been upgraded to match the new improved firewall control. Further improvements include interface quality and speed, new categories for the web filtering function and, in addition: • Dialer improvements which now enable users to place a Yoggie Gatekeeper SOHO between the router and modem to facilitate simultaneous wired and wireless connectivity; • Improved user control over Yoggie's unique Layer8 Security Engine and Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention rules; • The log system, used to display security and system logs, has been improved with more user-friendly screens that also load more quickly; • Graphic CPU Usage and Temperature indicators have been added to the support section. Yoggie Security Systems has also implemented 12 fixes to enhance productivity of its devices including improvements to the current risk indicator and ability to update DNS servers. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Computing News :: home page |