Advanced Computer Communications' latest software offers increased network security.SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara (săn'tə bär`brə, –bərə), city (1990 pop. 85,571), seat of Santa Barbara co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 1996--Advanced Computer Communications Inc. (ACC See adaptive cruise control. ), a leading provider of network access solutions for the home, office and enterprise, Tuesday introduced extended software support for its entire line of bridge/routers with the announcement of software release 9.2. Release 9.2 provides additional network security for ACC customers with the addition of a dialback feature. Dialback initiates a callback An authentication technique that calls the sender back. After connection is made, the receiving side breaks the connection and calls the sender to ensure that the logon was made from the authorized computer. Callback prevents a stolen ID and password from being used on a different machine. to a known site once the incoming call has been identified either via Calling Line ID or via PAP (1) (Password Authentication Protocol) An access control protocol for dialing into a network that provides only basic functionality. When the client logs onto the network, the network access server (NAS) requests the username and password from the client and or CHAP authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. . This feature provides additional security since connections are only being made to known locations. Dialback is more secure than password-only authentication schemes. "With the addition of dialback, ACC has strengthened our industry leading software implementation," said Peter Curtin, ACC's director of product marketing. "This new upgrade, when combined with our RADIUS authentication support addresses the network security issues facing us all, whether you are an Internet Service Provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. , network administrator, or Internet surfer." RADIUS Authentication and Accounting Support A few months ago, ACC announced Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) support for the Amazon router router Portable electric power tool used in carpentry and furniture making that consists of an electric motor, a base, two handle knobs, and bits (cutting tools). A router can cut fancy edges for shelving, grooves for storm windows and weather stripping, circles and ovals enabling it to communicate with a RADIUS server for both authentication and accounting information. This feature centralizes the configuration task of adding and changing user information and maintains the information in a single database. Large access points involving multiple Amazons or smaller points involving a single Amazon can now be engineered by utilizing Amazon's RADIUS support. When combined with RADIUS, the dialback feature ensures users of ACC products, safe and reliable remote network security. Pricing and Availability ACC's Release 9.2 software is available now and will be included in all new shipments of ACC's Yukon, Danube, Colorado, Nile, and Amazon routers (Release 9.2 for the Congo Voice Router will begin shipping at the end of October). Customers who currently have a maintenance contract with ACC will receive 9.2 software free of charge. Customers who do not have a maintenance contract will be charged a nominal upgrade fee. About ACC ACC is a leading manufacturer of network access products that provide cost-effective solutions for the home, office and enterprise. ACC leads the industry in the development of Bandwidth Optimization optimization Field of applied mathematics whose principles and methods are used to solve quantitative problems in disciplines including physics, biology, engineering, and economics. technologies to maximize the utilization of leased lines A private communications channel leased from a common carrier. Most digital lines require four wires (two pairs) for full-duplex transmission. (communications, networking) leased line and switched services. ACC's products are sold worldwide through 80 leading international VARs and OEMs serving Internet Service Providers, corporate and business customers, educational institutions, health care, retail establishments, governments and PTTs. Advanced Computer Communications has headquarters at 340 Storke Road, Santa Barbara, Calif. 93117; telephone: 805/685-4455; Fax: 805/685-4465. Internet: info@acc.com. World Wide Web: http://www.acc.com. -0- NOTE: Congo Voice Router, Yukon, Danube, Colorado, Nile, and Amazon are trademarks of Advanced Computer Communications. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Advanced Computer Communications Inc., Santa Barbara Andrew Chase/Jessica Glick, 805/685-4455 |
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