Freedom9 Capture 2000 User manual

freeGuard Capture 2000
Email Archiver and Internet
Content Recorder with Flow
Analysis
freeGuard Capture 2000 > Internet Content
Recorder Appliance with Flow Analysis
Specifications
The freeGuard Capture 2000 appliance is an Internet content
recording device which allows organizations to capture, track and
report on Internet activities, such as: browsed web pages, web mail,
SMTP / POP3 and IMAP mail, IM (MSN, Yahoo Messenger, ICQ, AIM),
FTP and Telnet.
The freeGuard Capture 2000 can work as a powerful Email archiver
and an instant messaging archiver.
In today’s business environment, it is critical for all organizations to
maintain records of all electronic communications, including Emails
and Instant Messaging, and the freeGuard Capture 2000 will provide
easily accessible records, if and when they were needed.
The freeGuard Capture 2000 provides valuable information about
internal Internet usage and surfing patterns to Network Administra-
tors and employee supervisors. With the reporting and management
tools, it is quick and easy to limit the access to certain services, and by
monitoring employee activity, organizations can quickly improve their
productivity.
Hardware CPU Intel Pentium 4 (3.4GHz)
Hardware DRAM 1.0 GB
250GB
1 console port: RS-232 (DB-9)
Operating temperature 5-40°C
Operating humidity 5%-90% RH
Certifications FCC and CE
Dimensions (w x l x h) 17 x 15.7 x 1.7 in (432 x 399 x 43 mm) / 1U rackmount
Model Numbers
Model Name freeGuard Capture 2000
Description Email Archiver and Internet Content Recorder with Flow Analysis
Part Number ICR2000
Revision 2.5 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright 2008 Freedom9 Inc.
• Supports Sniffer and Bridge modes
• Will capture a record of HTTP, SMTP, POP3,
IMAP, IM, Web Mail, FTP and Telnet content
• Supports remote backup to maintain
historical data as far back as needed
• Multi permission levels for group
administrators, up to 36 groups
• Instant alarm when a potential Virus is
detected
• Detailed and graphical reporting with user
names binded to IP or MAC addresses
• Supports LDAP
• Supports remote monitoring
• LAN to LAN recording for internal mail
servers (such as Exchange*)
• Use IM / P2P Management to block Internet
content (Bridge Mode)
• Easy-to-use Web Interface
• User based bandwidth usage analysis
* Some mail server configurations may be required.
Features
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Built-in hard drive
Interface 2 x RJ45 Gigabit ports (Hardware bypass)
Power 100-250 VAC (auto sensing)
Power consumption 100 Watts
Model Numbers - Support Packages
Model Name Description Part Number
freeGuard Capture 2000 SP1 1 Yr Support Package ICR2000S1
2 Yr Support Package ICR2000S2
freeGuard Capture 2000 SP3 3 Yr Support Package ICR2000S3
freeGuard Capture 2000 SP2

freeGuard Capture 2000
Email Archiver and Internet
Content Recorder with Flow
Analysis - Applications
Software Features
Model Numbers
Model Name freeGuard Capture 2000
Description Email Archiver and Internet Content Recorder with Flow Analysis
Part Number ICR2000
Revision 2.3 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright 2008 Freedom9 Inc.
www.freedom9.com
1-888-998-9189
Supports Sniffer and Bridge modes
The freeGuard Capture 2000 may be installed in Sniffer or Bridge mode based on
each network’s requirement. In Sniffer mode, the device is connected to a switch
and supports mirror port functionality. In Bridge mode, the freeGuard Capture 2000
can be linked to a firewall or gateway, and to the internal network. With hardware
bypass funtionality the device ensures network stability in case of malfunction.
Records HTTP, SMTP, POP3, IMAP, IM, Web Mail, FTP and Telnet Contents
Capture a multitude of various Internet content, such as: browsed web pages,
Emails including their attachments, IM content (MSN, Yahoo Messenger, ICQ, AIM),
FTP down/uploads, Telnet and BBS sessions.
Remote Backup
The appliance has the exclusive capability to do remote backups for selected
Internet services (ie HTTP, Email and FTP) through the built-in scheduler onto a
network share of file server or a NAS unit.
System Management
Configure and manage the device using the friendly Web management interface
(HTTP & HTTPS).
Group Administrator
Set up multi permission levels for each group of administrators and control access to
information. As each new group administrator is added, set different privileges
based on which records they need to view. Supports up to 36 groups.
Virus-Infected Alarm
When a PC is noticed to be sending virus-infected packets which could compromise
the integrity of the company’s network, an alarm will be sent to the Network
Administrator. When the freeGuard Capture 2000 is used in Bridge mode, it can
effectively block “anomaly flow packets”.
Reporting of Daily Records for Specific Users
Capture and report on specific and comprehensive user’s activities on a daily basis.
Report on statistics and analysis for bandwidth usage.
User and Service records
The search function allows the IT administrator to quickly find specific users or
Internet services for monitoring purposes.
IP and / or MAC addresses User Name binding
User names are binded to IP/MAC addresses allowing IT Administrators to quickly
identify each users.
Remote Monitoring
By using the web management interface, company’s can search records at anytime,
from anywhere, and there is no additional software required.
IM / P2P Management
The freeGuard Capture 2000 can block access to certain services.
Sniffer Mode
Sample Diagram
Bridge Mode
Sample Diagram
Group Administrator User Interface