FARONICS DEVICE FILTER MAC Operational manual

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Product Data Sheet
“We use Device Filter Mac on our kiosks, and since installing it last year we haven’t had to touch them since.
Device Filter Mac ensures that nobody can walk away with any of the data held within our kiosk computers.”
- Brad Eisenhaure, VP of Creative, Visual Image Display
Device Filter Mac delivers full control over Mac device connectivity.
Essential Connection Control
Unregulated connectivity can cause a multitude of security,
productivity, and policy challenges. Device Filter Mac solves
this problem by enabling system administrators to effectively
control device connectivity at an enterprise level. Anything
from an iPod to USB drives to Bluetooth devices can be
managed to prevent unauthorized data transfers or connections
from taking place. Device Filter Mac offers seamless integration
with Apple Remote Desktop, allowing administrators to deploy
a customized device connectivity configuration package to
multiple computers.
Device Filter Mac Benets
Empowers system administrators with enterprise-level•
control of workstation device connectivity
Prevents unauthorized data transfers or connections from•
taking place
Ensures a secure computing environment where all•
connectivity is regulated and logged
Supports USB, CD, FireWire, Infrared, Bluetooth and•
Ethernet device control

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System Requirements
Device Filter Mac requires Mac OS X Panther 10.3 or Tiger 10.4, and is a Universal application (Intel and PPC compatible). ARD integration requires
Apple Remote Desktop version 2.2 or later. A minimum of 256 MB RAM is recommended.
Key Features
Connectivity Management
Designate which devices can be used:•
Media players connected via USB such as iPods, PSPs, or other•
MP3 players
CD / DVD ROMs•
Modems•
Hard drives, key chain drives, cameras, or any other peripheral•
connected via USB or FireWire
Specify how devices connect:•
USB / FireWire•
Infrared•
Bluetooth•
Ethernet•
Wireless•
Conguration Flexibility
Create pre-configured installation packages with the Device Filter Mac•
Assistant for deployment to multiple workstations
Assign constraints to filter devices or network connections based on•
capacity
Remain up-to-date with “Check for updates” feature•
Security and Control Options
Utilize password protection options•
Assign permanent, temporary, or one-time-only authorizations•
Enforce capacity restrictions on connected peripherals•
Monitor and log device use over time and view usage reports•
Allow one-time device mounting•
Allow time-limited device access•
Integration and Compatibility Features
Compatible with Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther), 10.4 (Tiger) and 10.5 (Leopard)•
Get enterprise-style capability with Apple Remote Desktop (ARD)•
integration
Utilize command line scripts to integrate Device Filter with any•
management tool
Localized in English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish•
Administrators are able to customize the access levels
of connected devices.
Device Filter Mac allows for one-time and time-limited
device authorization.