Advanced Network Requirements
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The SendPro MailCenter system will require a high-speed network connection.
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The SendPro MailCenter system will initiate all communication.
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The SendPro MailCenter system will initiate all communication (via HTTP or HTTPS), so it can
safely sit behind most corporate firewalls.
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The SendPro MailCenter system will communicate to external Web Services via HTTP over
Port 80.
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The SendPro MailCenter system will communicate to PB secure server(s) via HTTPS over port
443.
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The SendPro MailCenter system will use Port 53 for DNS lookup.
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Pitney Bowes requires a minimum network bandwidth of 384 kbps (upstream and downstream)
to operate, but we recommend 1 Mbit/sec for best performance.
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It is recommended that 3G modem devices are not shared across multiple SendPro MailCenter
systems.
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Customer owned web filtering devices or software, as well as SSL packet inspection should be
disabled for these ports as they can affect performance.
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The wired Ethernet port supports 1 Gb/sec connections.
Networking and connectivity Frequently Asked
Questions
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What OS does this device run?
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What controls are in place to protect this device against network-based malware
(viruses/worms) threats?
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Does it have a firewall?
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Who controls the firewall rules?
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How are the firewall rules configured?
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What is the security patch process?
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What anti-virus controls does SendPro MailCenter use?
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What is the software update process, and how often does this occur?
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What is the network traffic flow to and from the SendPro MailCenter system? What firewall rules
need to be in place to allow the necessary communication?
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Can you identify suspicious activity affecting SendPro MailCenter?
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What are the access controls in place to secure SendPro MailCenter?
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How do you authenticate an individual? A service?
Connectivity
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