Sofaware S-boxtm

Using the SofaWare Safe@ Portal
• Setup – lets you manage and configure your Internet connections
• Password – lets you set your password. This main menu only appears in
Safe@Home and Safe@Home Pro.
• Users – lets you manage S-box users. This main menu only appears in
SofaWare Safe@Office.
• VPN – lets you manage, configure, and log on to VPN sites. This main
menu only appears in SofaWare Safe@Home Pro and SofaWare
Safe@Office.
• Help – provides context-sensitive on-line help
• Logout – allows you to log off of the SofaWare Safe@ Portal
Main Frame
The Main Frame displays the relevant data and controls pertaining to the menu
and tab you select. These elements sometimes differ depending on whether
you are using SofaWare Safe@Home, SofaWare Safe@Home Pro, or
SofaWare Safe@Office. The differences are described throughout this guide.
Status Bar
The Status Bar, located at the bottom of each page, displays information
regarding the following:
• Internet – your Internet connection status which may be one of the
following:
� Connected – The S-box is connected to the Internet.
� Not Connected – The Internet connection is down.
� Establishing Connection – The S-box is connecting to the Internet.
� Contacting Gateway – The S-box is trying to contact the Internet
default gateway.
• Service Center – your Service Center may offer various subscription
services. These include the firewall service, and optional services such as
parental control and e-mail virus scanning. The following lists the security
services status:
� Not Subscribed – You are not subscribed to security services.
� Connection Failed – The Internet connection is down.
� Connecting – The S-box is connecting to the Service Center.
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SofaWare S-box Getting Started Guide