Arescom Announces 4.0 Release to Expand Router Capabilities.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 1998--To facilitate the growing needs of ISPs, businesses, and home users, Arescom announced version 4.0 of its Apex Manager and router firmware for the Apex 1100 ISDN BRI ISDN BRI Integrated Services Digital Network Basic Rate Interface (also seen as ISDN-BRI) router. Version 4.0 delivers several key new features to enable businesses and small offices to work more productively and economically in today's competitive market. These features include: Port mapping See port forwarding. , Multi-Connect(tm), Static Master Mode(tm), Dial-On-Demand Routing In computing, Dial-on-demand routing (DDR) is a technique whereby a host or router will automatically initiate a dial-up connection over an ISDN or regular public switched telephone network line when network access is required, and close the connection when no more data , and Leased line 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 connections. Feature enhancements include an enlarged IP Filtering Firewall database, more robust SPID (Service Profile IDentifier) A number assigned to an ISDN line by the telephone company that indicates which services the ISDN device can access. The SPID is used by the central office switch, and depending on the type of switch, either one or two SPIDs or none at all checking, enhanced status windows, and a GUI based Having a graphical user interface (GUI). Same as "graphics based." See GUI. Dial-On-Demand monitor. These features allow users to host their own web sites using a dial-up account, allow connections to two remote locations simultaneously, and provide increased information to allow for easier setup and management. Version 4.0 adds to the existing feature set of the Apex 1100, and is configurable remotely through Arescom's Remote ManagerTM software, in addition to the Windows (R) 95/98/NT 4.0 GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. , telnet, and console. The Apex 1100 maintains its Plug-and-Play ability and is equally suited to providing unlimited user access to the Internet or connecting telecommuters to remote servers. Arescom's Port-Mapping features provides a simple, GUI based mechanism to facilitate economical web, ftp, or even mail hosting through the LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. while using a single user dial-up account. Providing plain English Plain English (sometimes known, more broadly, as plain language) is a communication style that focuses on considering the audience's needs when writing. It recommends avoiding unnecessary words and avoiding jargon, technical terms, and long and ambiguous sentences. references to protocols used for the Port Mapping, users can easily establish paths to multiple local computers acting as servers. Additionally, the Port Mapping feature can be used as a Firewall to establish a type of Virtual Private Network under experienced network administrator's hands. MultiConnect(tm) provides enhanced split-B technology to allow users to connect to two remote sites simultaneously. Advanced architecture provides a platform facilitating concurrent dial-out and dial-in sessions. This money saving feature can allow two geographically separate routers to exchange data bidirectionally (full duplex (Computers) arranged so that the information may be transmitted in both directions simultaneously; - of communications channels between computers; contrasted with Static Master(tm) mode continues Arescom's goal of delivering cost savings and ease of use to the customer. Using a simple GUI interface, the Apex 1100 can be configured to allow legal Static IP (public) addresses and a virtual subnet of (private) addresses which are translated through the router and invisible to the outside network. This mixed mode provides a unique firewall, protecting the computers with virtual addresses from the outside network. Dial-On-Demand routing provides advanced ease of use features for dial-out sessions. Based on a GUI based user configurable routing table, users can connect to different locations with one or two B channels based on the destination of the data stream. Effectively eliminating the need for loading configuration or destination profiles each time uses need to send data to different offices, this feature bring ease of use and ease of connections that can only come from Arescom. Adding to the increased use Arescom is finding in larger and larger businesses, ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. Leased Line functionality allows the Apex 1100 to function as a leased line router. With a single click in the configuration panel, users can "nail-up" or establish a 24x7 connection via their ISDN line. In areas with Centrex ISDN or flat rate ISDN, businesses can reap the benefits of leased lines with paying the astronomical costs. Apex 1100 4.0 New Feature Summary - Port Mapping - MultiConnect(tm) - Static Master Mode(tm) - Dial-On-Demand Routing - Leased Line Connection - RIP - Caller ID blocking Apex 1100 4.0 Feature Enhancement Summary - Increased IP Filtering capability - More robust SPID checking - GUI Dial-On-Demand Monitor - Enhanced Status Window The Apex 1100 version 4.0 be demonstrated at Networld + InterOp Atlanta, booth 7275. Version 4.0 software upgrade will also be available from ARESCOM's website at www.ARESCOM.com. For more information contact ARESCOM Inc. 408-445-3638. ARESCOM focuses on bringing affordable, easy-to-use Internet and remote access equipment to small office and home office users. ARESCOM designs, manufactures, and markets a complete line of high-quality Inter-networking equipment, including ISDN digital modems and routers for ISDN, ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line , and high-speed office and remote access environments. |
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