Asante Technologies to Ship First Internet Sharing Kit for Mac OS 9; FriendlyShare Kits Simplify Internet Sharing for Cable Modem, xDSL and Analog Users.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 1999-- Taking advantage of the enormous growth in home and small office networking, Asante Technologies, Inc., (Nasdaq:ASNT ASNT American Society of Non-destructive Testing ASNT American Society for Neural Transplantation ASNT Astrological Association of North Texas (Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex) ASNT Application Sharing Nt .OB) is now offering FriendlyShare(TM). This software allows an Apple Macintosh Apple Macintosh - Macintosh to share an Internet connection with other Macs and PCs via a network connection. FriendlyShare network address translation (NAT (Network Address Translation) An IETF standard that allows an organization to present itself to the Internet with far fewer IP addresses than there are nodes on its internal network. ) allows multiple users to share one Internet account. No special proxy or client-side software required. The software package also offers simplified configuration with built-in DHCP server A server in the network or a service within a server that assigns IP addresses. See DHCP. and DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the forwarding, firewall with packet filtering and dynamic tunneling, and unique "black and white" lists for access control. It works with any local network connection and broadband Internet connection including 10/100/1000 Ethernet, HomePNA and Apple's Airport at 11 Mbps. Internet connections may be via an analog modem, cable modem or xDSL. Based on Proven Technology FriendlyShare was co-developed with long-time partner Sybergen and supports both Macs and PCs. It is targeted at users with multiple computers and an0 users worldwide. Initially released in of SyGate Internet access sharing technology tosers The Yankee Group (Boston) estimatesoftware for up to four users and Model 111 is for up to eleven users. Both versions include a five-meter (16.6 feet) Fast Ethernet crossover cable for direct connection from six to 18 months. Shipping is in Novts, or 408/435-8388 or visit www.asante.com. |
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