Note: This Product will be discontinued on 31 March 2010!!!

Mail Security and Web Security appliances will be available as subscriptions for the Astaro Security Gateway but no longer as separate hardware appliances.

Is it possible to mix Astaro Security Gateways and Astaro Web Gateways in a single network?
Yes. You can use an Astaro Web Gateway in the same network as an Astaro Securtiy Gateway and make use of all functions and features of both solutions. Note that the ASG provides all the same abilities as the AWG.

Is it possible to upgrade from an Astaro Web Gateway to an Astaro Security Gateway?
No. Astaro Web Gateway is designed as a web security product and cannot be upgraded to the Unified Threat Management functionality of Astaro Security Gateway.

Are there additional modules or subscriptions available for Astaro Web Gateway?
Astaro Web Gateway is designed as a web security product and comes with a special web subscription. Further subscriptions or options are not available.

Is it possible to apply an Astaro Web Gateway hardware license on a Astaro Web Gateway virtual appliance and vice versa?
No. Astaro’s hardware and software products use different licensing models. They are not interchangeable.

Will the Astaro Web Gateway continue to function when the maintenance has expired?
Yes. As long as your subscriptions have not expired, the security applications will continue to function. However, they will not receive any pattern or firmware updates and will therefore be vulnerable to new threats within days.

Is it possible to upgrade from a small hardware appliance to a larger appliance?
While there is no “standard” upgrade path for hardware appliances, you are able to easily increase the performance of your hardware appliance by adding another similar unit and running both as a cluster. You are able to cluster up to a maximum of 10 units. You can also contact your Astaro Partner for any other upgrade options that are available to you.

Is there a home user license available for Astaro Web Gateway?
No. However, the Astaro Security Gateway home user license contains all the web security features found in Astaro Web Gateway. Astaro Security Gateway home use licenses are available via MyAstaro.

When should I use Astaro Web Gateway?
Astaro Web Gateway is designed for customers who would like to keep their existing firewall solutions and require comprehensive web security via a high performance solution.

Does Astaro Web Gateway support Astaro Report Manager?
Yes, Astaro Web Gateway is supported by Astaro Report Manager.