iPassConnect™ Universal Client

Enterprise mobility continues to expand the boundaries of business - taking worker productivity to new heights, but pushing IT staff to their limits, as they try to manage the growing complexity of networks, access technologies and devices.

This is where the iPassConnect Universal Client comes into it's own. Installed on end-users' laptops and handheld devices, this award-winning software simplifies user access, unifies connectivity and streamlines support in home, mobile, campus, branch and retail locations.

DMGi iPass will:

• Empower help desk staff with connection usage and performance reports to accelerate troubleshooting.
• Simplify remote and mobile connectivity with a single, consistent user sign-on experience across device platforms and access technologies.
• Integrate Internet access, AAA and VPN login processes for a single sign-on experience.

Connect

Give mobile users a single consistent login experience, whether they're connecting via Wi-Fi, 3G mobile data, hotel Ethernet, home broadband, corporate wireless LAN or dial.

Provide zero-configuration wireless connectivity, that automatically detects Wi-Fi and mobile data networks within range. Even available Ethernet connections are detected and presented to the user.

Enable users to connect to corporate resources easily and securely using their preferred device (supported devices listed below).

Protect

Integrate authentication and VPN login processes for a single sign-on experience.

Integrate patch management and anti-virus updates, without impacting the user's login experience, by adding the Device Management service.

Enforce VPN access, by combining iPassConnect with the Device Lockdown or DeviceID services.

Manage

Unify access control and receive one invoice for all connectivity over all networks, including home broadband, public Wi-Fi, corporate wireless LANs and other non-iPass Internet connections.

Empower help desk staff with connection usage and performance information through iPass intelligent Online Quality (iOQ) advanced reports to accelerate troubleshooting.

Minimise operational costs through quick and simple deployment and update capabilities.

Supported Platforms

With the DMGi iPass service, iPassConnect Client software provides broad platform support, allowing users to choose their preferred device while receiving a single, unified connection experience over multiple access technologies. IT staff retain central control of all mobile and remote devices while receiving detailed connection quality metrics.

Platforms supported by iPassConnect include:

Microsoft Windows XP and 2000

With iPassConnect for Windows, automatic detection of available Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Ethernet makes it easy to find access points. Users can configure the client to connect automatically to preferred home wireless, corporate LAN, and 802.1x Ethernet networks. Optional Windows Live Logon configuration gives users the same functionality as they're accustomed to in the office.

Windows Mobile 5

Use iPassConnect on Windows Mobile 5 devices for easy access to Wi-Fi, including home wireless networks and campus WLANs. Supported on the Pocket PC and Pocket PC Phone editions of Windows Mobile 5, iPassConnect gives users multiple access options through an intuitive connection interface. iPassConnect also offers clients support for earlier versions of Windows Mobile.

Mac OS X and Intel Mac

Mac OS X users, including those running Intel processor-based machines, gain simple reliable access to the Internet and corporate resources from thousands of Wi-Fi, Ethernet and dial access points. The expansive iPassConnect global virtual network/ VPN integration means connections to the corporate network are protected.

Symbian on Nokia Communicator

With iPassConnect on Nokia Communicator, users can connect over cellular mobile data networks (WWAN) and higher-bandwidth Wi-Fi networks. They can even check email over Wi-Fi while taking a cellular call at the same time. There's no need to configure public hotspot connections manually.Users simply choose an access point and supply their credentials. They can even connect to non-iPassConnect networks.