Trilent FTP Proxy allows multiple computers on your network to share Internet access via FTP. Additionally, the reverse-proxy mode makes internal FTP servers on your firewall-protected network accessible from the Internet, so users located beyond the firewall can transfer files to and from the network. The proxy supports network security by offsetting known vulnerabilities of the FTP protocol and offering security-promoting features, such as access control.

Once configured (with the provided GUI), the FTP Proxy requires minimal attention. It works unobtrusively in the background. It will not monopolize your computer resources, so there is no need to run it on a dedicated computer. Implemented as a Windows service, it requires Windows NT/2000/XP/2003. The service automatically starts as soon as the computer is powered up - no user login is required. Consequently, the proxy can operate on unattended computers (in a server room).

Complementing a Web proxy, mail proxy, and a firewall, the Trilent FTP Proxy is an ideal solution for security-minded small network users.

Note: The current version of the software is strictly an FTP-to-FTP proxy and cannot be used with Web browsers. To run the program you will need a free trial registration key from publisher's Website.

Trilent FTP Proxy Main Features:

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Sharing Internet Connection
Share a single Internet connection among multiple computers without the extra cost. Each computer can send and receive Internet files via FTP independently from others.

User Benefits:? Share a single Internet connection among multiple computers without the extra cost.

Reverse Proxying
The FTP proxy in a reverse-proxy mode makes internal FTP servers on a private, firewall-protected network accessible from the Internet.

User Benefit:? Users located beyond the firewall can transfer files to and from the private network.

Ease of Use
The setup program automatically installs the proxy on your computer. Configuration is straightforward with the provided graphical user interface. The included help system and a detailed documentation explain all you need to know.

User Benefits:? Simple to use. Easy to configure. Transferring files through the FTP proxy is mostly transparent to the user.

Unattended Operation
Once configured, the FTP Proxy requires minimal attention. It works in the background. Implemented as a Windows? service, it automatically starts as soon as the computer is powered up. No user login is required for operation. It logs important events in the Event Log, so you always know what¡¯s going on.

User Benefits:? Install-and-forget operation. It can operate on unattended computers (in a server room). Unobtrusive - no nagging popups or trivial messages to distract you.

Performance
The Trilent FTP Proxy is a multi-threaded program. It supports multiple concurrent FTP client-server connections without blocking and delays. It will not monopolize your computer resources. When not actually passing files, it enters an efficient wait state which uses few processor cycles.

User Benefits:? The FTP Proxy does not require a dedicated computer. It can be installed on your desktop computer and share the computer resources with other applications.

Reliability
This FTP proxy is designed to perform one function and to do it well. This simplicity, together with the program¡¯s modular design, provides a reliable operation. Implementation as a Windows service (with a well-defined interface to the operating system) contributes to its superior stability.

User Benefit:? No annoying crashes. Reliability is by far the most important attribute of any application. Even the richest functionality delivers no benefit if a program crashes.

Standards Compliance
The FTP Proxy complies with Internet standards for the File Transfer Protocol.

User Benefit:? Virtually all command-oriented FTP client programs running on any combination of Windows, UNIX, and Mac computers will work with the Trilent FTP Proxy.

Security
This proxy, together with a good firewall, increases your network security. During its operation, the Trilent FTP Proxy enforces file transfer protocol rules on the traffic sequence. This has the effect of blocking unwanted non-FTP traffic, unlikely to follow these rules, from accessing your network. For added security, you can limit the access to the FTP proxy to selected computers on your network.

User Benefit:? A more secure network.

Trust
Trilent FTP Proxy program is protected from (potentially malicious) modifications with a tamper-proof digital signature. A cryptographic certificate issued to TRILENT Networks by a certificate authority protects the signature from forgery and verifies authenticity of the software.

User Benefits:? Confidence in the program integrity: no danger of viruses, "Trojan horses", or other malware added to the software by hackers during distribution.

Cost
Trilent FTP Proxy is distributed as a shareware. It costs significantly less than other comparable options.