ActionTec Announces Home Networking DynaNAT Technology.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 1998-- Available With ActionLink Home Networking, DynaSyGate Software with DynaNAT Technology Eliminates the Need for a Dedicated Gateway Server in Home Networking Environment COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). BOOTH L4832 -- ActionTec Electronics Actiontec Electronics, Inc. is a company headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, that designs and sells networking and broadband equipment. They are best known for the Actiontec MI424WR router that is given to Verizon customers. Inc. a leading manufacturer of data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. and wireless products, today announced the revolutionary DynaSyGate Software with DynaNAT(TM) Technology. Using DynaSyGate Software with DynaNAT Technology, every PC on an ActionLink(TM) Home Network can simultaneously surf the Web over one Internet connection with just one ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. account. Unlike alternative solutions, the unique DynaNAT Technology dynamically enables any PC with a modem on the network to operate as the Internet gateway (1) See cable/DSL gateway. (2) A router or server that converts IP packets to IPX, AppleTalk or some other non-IP format and vice versa. It is used to connect non-IP networks to the Internet. , eliminating the need for a designated server. The DynaNAT Technology automatically determines which computer on the network is best suited to operate as the Internet gateway and dynamically reassigns the gateway function as networked computers are turned on and off. By automatically self-configuring the network system as needed as needed prn. See prn order. , the user-friendly DynaNAT Technology eliminates the need for a trained network administrator and brings the installation and setup of home networks within the reach of virtually all PC users. "Home networks are, by their very nature, unmanaged. There is no system administrator, no dedicated server, no control over when individual machines are switched on and off, and no control over system crashes caused by unstable consumer-level applications," points out Elliot Hadaegh, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for ActionTec. "DynaNAT Technology overcomes these challenges, bringing the promise of shared, high speed Internet access See how to access the Internet. to everybody on a home network without necessitating duplicate phone lines, ISP accounts, or hardware." For maximum security, DynaSyGate Software with DynaNAT Technology includes a secure firewall that prevents unauthorized access from the Internet to the connected computers. The software also provides for user-selectable URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. filtering to manage and control Internet usage for individuals or groups. Other advanced user management features allow designated administrators to manage and optimize their Internet connections. DynaSyGate maintains a history log of Internet activity that can be used to monitor Internet access. How DynaNAT Technology Works The DynaSyGate installation module automatically installs the DynaNAT Agent on every home network PC, and installs the DynaNAT Server on every PC with a modem or other Internet access. After installation, anytime a PC is powered up, the DynaNAT Agent automatically searches the network to see if a computer is already acting as a gateway. Anytime the currently selected server is shut down, the DynaNAT Agents among the remaining computers determine which possible DynaNAT Server has the highest performance and reassign the network traffic through the new gateway. Operating in the background, DynaNAT Technology makes all network operation transparent to the users. The software automatically handles all of the details of selecting a server, connecting to an ISP, routing traffic between computers on the network, and dynamically switching between servers. The DynaNAT Technology is transparent to TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. applications on the network. DynaSyGate Software with DynaNAT Technology automatically sets up the TCP/IP parameters without any user intervention, eliminating the traditional challenges of network setup. DynaSyGate Software is the unique combination of ActionTec's innovative DynaNAT Technology with SyberGen's SyGate solution, one of the world's most popular Internet gateway software products. ActionLink Home Networking Affordable and easy to use, ActionLink uses existing telephone lines to simplify connecting multiple PC's and peripherals to each other and the Internet. The ActionLink Home Networking system eliminates the expense and inconvenience of running dedicated networking cables. The Plug-n-Play Home Networking cards are fast and easy to install, and work over existing home telephone wiring See twisted pair. without interfering with telephone service. ActionLink give families and small offices the ability to share files, software, and peripherals and interact with one another. By eliminating dedicated network wiring, the phone-line-based ActionLink products make small networks affordable, convenient, and flexible. The easily configured plug and play system brings the installation and setup of home networks within the reach of virtually all PC users. About ActionTec ActionTec has earned an enviable list of awards worldwide, including the prestigious Best of Show award at this summer's Retail Xchange, and the Editors Choice award from CNET's computer.com. ActionTec is also collaborating with Lucent Technologies Microelectronics Group in the recently announced "The Lucent Edge" campaign. ActionTec Electronics, Inc. is a significant global player in the data communications marketplace. ActionTec's technically sophisticated products target the needs of SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. and consumer users of mobile and desktop computers. The company has a track record of growth, attributed primarily to strong relationships in the data communications product marketplace. ActionTec's product line includes a complete line of phone-line based Home Networking products, Mobile and Desktop Fax/Modems, and Ethernet cards See Ethernet adapter. , as well as Internal and External PC Card Read/Write Drives for SmartMedia, CompactFlash and ATA Flash See flash memory. PC Cards. ActionTec's broad range of connectivity and storage products enables desktop computer users to increase productivity and allows mobile computer users to communicate effectively from non-traditional locations. ActionTec products are available through national distribution and retail outlets retail outlet n → punto de venta retail outlet n → point m de vente retail outlet retail n → as well as through private label and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and relationships. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA and maintains branch offices in Philadelphia, PA, Government Sales in Arlington, VA, and International Sales in Irvine, CA. ActionTec Inc. can be reached via the Internet at http://www.actiontec.com, or by phone at (408) 752-7700. ActionTec, the ActionTec logo, DynaNAT, and DynaSyGate are trademarks of ActionTec Electronics, Inc. All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective holders. |
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