Advanced Computer Communications latest router software targets ISDN networks and Internet service providers.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)--June 24, 1996--Advanced Computer Communication Inc. (ACC See adaptive cruise control. ), a leading provider of network access solutions for the home, office, and enterprise, Monday introduced extended software support for its entire line of bridge/ routers with the announcement of software release 9.0. Release 9.0 provides enhancements for ACC customers in several key areas: - RADIUS 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. Support - RADIUS Accounting Support - IP Address Negotiation - Extended Link Backup - Enhanced PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) The most popular method for transporting IP packets over a serial link between the user and the ISP. Developed in 1994 by the IETF and superseding the SLIP protocol, PPP establishes the session between the user's computer and the ISP using Multilink Operation - Telnet Client Support - ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. Loopback Tester "With the addition of these features, ACC has significantly enhanced our industry leading software implementation," said Peter Curtin, ACC's director of product marketing. "This new upgrade combination addresses the exploding growth in the Internet market and the ISDN networking world. With Release 9.0, ACC offers one of the most complete remote access solutions available today." Michael Thompson Michael Thompson may refer to:
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. in Atlanta is currently using Release 9.0 on their ACC routers. "Having RADIUS with the ISDN dial-up capability on our Amazon routers has cut our administrative costs administrative costs, n.pl the overhead expenses incurred in the operation of a dental benefits program, excluding costs of dental services provided. by 80 percent," he said. "With Release 9.0, we are able to have a single user database for accurate call accounting which translates to a simplified and more cost-effective billing system." RADIUS Authentication Support Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) support has been added to 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 configuration 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. RADIUS Accounting Support This feature is supported by the Amazon router and provides connection time accounting information to a RADIUS accounting server. This feature enables the network manager to track connection costs when utilizing an ISDN network and enables ISPs to produce billing records for their clients. IP Address Negotiation This feature enables the Amazon, working with or without a RADIUS server, to assign IP addresses to a remote PC for the duration of the connection. IP address assignment allows for the management of precious IP address pools. Extended Link Backup The Dial Backup feature has been extended to provide support for dynamic bandwidth assignment and priority. Multiple links can be assigned to backup a primary link and the router will only utilize the bandwidth it needs. Backup priority ensures that dial-up links will be available in the event of primary link failure. Enhanced PPP Multilink Operation With Release 9.0, all ACC routers support both the standards-based Multilink as well as ACC's Multilink implementation. Link congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. notification ensures that remote users get the bandwidth they require when pulling down large home pages from the Web or when doing FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to file transfers. Telnet Client Support With this feature, the network manager has access to any network device which supports the Telnet Server for configuration change or display management. This feature has been added to the Danube, Colorado, Nile, and Amazon. ISDN Loopback Tester This feature provides a simple test to verify the proper installation of an ISDN router A device that enables several users on a network to access the Internet via ISDN. Also known as an ISDN LAN modem, it contains a BRI ISDN port and an Ethernet port. It may also provide several Ethernet ports, which lets it serve as a central Ethernet hub for a small workgroup. . This simple test will initiate a connection, transfer/verify some data, and then generate a go/no-go report. A Complete ISDN Solution Release 9.0 not only enhances ISDN connectivity, but also provides additional management features designed to reduce the overall cost of managing ACC networks. With both ISDN Basic Rate interfaces (S/T S/T Such That S/T Self-Titled (also seen as ST) S/T Short Ton(s) or U) and ISDN Primary Rate interfaces, ACC can meet any ISDN networking requirement. From the home office or very small office connected by a Congo to the regional or corporate office connected by an Amazon, ACC has a solution for all ISDN needs. With Release 9.0, ACC provides features which ensure that the ISDN network remains secure while maintaining ACC's position as the leader in Bandwidth Optimization, a combination of connectivity features that help to optimize the cost of wide area links. Pricing and Availability ACC's Release 9.0 software is available now and will be included in all new shipments of ACC's Congo, Yukon, Danube, Colorado, Nile, and Amazon routers. Customers who currently have a maintenance contract with ACC will receive 9.0 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 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 corporate and business customers, educational institutions, health care, retail establishments, governments, and PTTs. Advanced Computer Communications is headquartered 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. CONTACT: Advanced Computer Communications, Santa Barbara Andrew Chase or Jessica Glick, 805/685-4455 |
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