WinGate by Qbik New Zealand Limited is an integrated Internet gateway and communications server designed for the control, security, and email needs of Internet-connected businesses. It offers a comprehensive range of features and flexible license options to match various needs and budgets, whether for enterprise, small business, or home network. WinGate provides secure Internet access for networks via shared connections, enforces access-control and acceptable use policies, monitors usage in real time, and maintains audit logs. It includes a built-in packet-inspecting firewall and optional plug-in components that enhance network safety by scanning for viruses and filtering inappropriate web content. WinGate optimizes connections from simple dialup modems to high-speed fiber and supports various Internet protocols for applications like web browsers, messaging software, FTP, and SSL. Administrators can control user access to the Internet through a user database and policies, with logging, auditing, and a real-time activity viewer for detailed records of user activities. It includes SMTP services for email reception and delivery, POP3 and IMAP4 servers, and a POP3 collection service. WinGate's network driver provides stateful firewall control, black-listing, and Network Address Translation (NAT). It supports intercepting connections to proxies and includes DHCP and DNS services to simplify TCP/IP configuration. The DNS service supports Active Directory and local domains, with caching to speed resolution. WinGate also supports SOCKS4 and 5, allowing various client applications to access the internet with authentication and policy control. Remote WinGate Management allows secure access and management of the installation from anywhere. The product includes a policy framework for access control, conditional processing of requests, and processing scheduled events. It also provides monitoring services for data, making counters visible on the dashboard, and includes a scheduler to trigger user-defined events. The notification system allows management of notification plans to respond to incidents, and the timeline feature records and displays a timeline of activity through WinGate, storing information in an ODBC database for reporting.
