The plugin installs seemlessly into the WordPress framework with no additional coding or tinkering around required.
A particular feature of this plugin that I appreciate is the ability to be able to issue a password unique to each member. This means that removing a member's access is simply a case of removing their password.
Another great feature that this plugin supports is the ability to create a landing page on which a menu of the private contents can remain on display to everyone. When anyone clicks a link, they are then required to log in to view the contents.
Due to an error I had with my WP setup I had reason to contact Barn2 support. A response was recieved back very quickly, so the support is very professional.
So if you need a quick and convenient plugin for protecting particular categories, this one fits the bill.