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  1. Which Operating Systems are compatible with Softanyware™?
  2. Which Hardware is compatible with Softanyware™?
  3. Do I need to preinstall any software or hardware on my machine?
  4. Do I need to open ports in my firewall to use Softanyware™?
  5. Does Softanyware™ work through corporate firewalls and NAT?
  6. What is the average bandwidth usage per session?
 
  1. Which Operating Systems are compatible with Softanyware™?

Softanyware™ may be used to support Windows 95-XP, Server 2003, and Vista, as well as Mac 10.3.9-10.4.
  2. Which Hardware is compatible with Softanyware™?

Any computer that can run on the above Operating Systems and is connected to a working internet point (whether it be physical or wireless) can start recieving support from Softanyware™.
 
  3. Do I need to preinstall any software or hardware on my machine?

No. Softanyware™ enables a Representative to perform remote support without any software pre-installed on your system. The client software only runs for the duration of the support session. At the end of the session it uninstalls completely, leaving no footprint on your computer.
 
  4. Do I need to open ports in my firewall to use Softanyware™?

No. All Softanyware™ traffic travels outbound through firewalls using standard ports 80 and 443, eliminating the need to open ports and compromise security.
 
  5. Does Softanyware™ work through corporate firewalls and NAT?

Yes. Softanyware™ works transparently through corporate firewalls by initiating the connection from your system to the Bomgar Box™ on standard Internet ports. Rather than the Support Representative having to take remote control, you are granting it.

Since the session is initiated by the remote computer, this traffic is outbound, similar to surfing the Internet. Since a firewall is designed to allow outbound traffic while blocking inbound traffic, Softanyware™ requires no changes to your network's existing firewall configuration.
 
  6. What is the average bandwidth usage per session?

The average bandwidth per session at any given time can be between 0k and 40k per second, depending on what the Support Representative is doing. Most of the time, it will hover between 5k and 15k.
 
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