Attachmate lets users "Hit the Road" with seamless mobile access to corporate Intranets; Remote LAN Node 4.1 (RLN) allows users to remain productive wherever they are through a transparent mobile LAN extension.BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 25, 1996--Attachmate - The Intranet Company(tm) - is now shipping Remote 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. Node(r) 4.1 (RLN RLN Relaxin RLN Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve RLN Retropharyngeal Lymph Node RLN Remote LAN Node RLN Resource Loaded Network (r)) and RLN Access Server 4.1. These products allow companies to extend their corporate intranets to remote users regardless of location or mobility. Through RLN, mobile users gain remote access to all enterprise applications and services as if in the office. With this release, Attachmate(r) Corp. has significantly increased the ease-of-use and manageability of RLN while maintaining all the powerful capabilities customers have come to rely on. RLN 4.1 also includes streamlined server and client installations, enhanced management through the RLN Manager, and the addition of internal modem A modem that plugs into an expansion slot within the computer. Unlike an external modem, an internal modem does not provide a series of display lights that inform the user of the changing modem states. The user must rely entirely on the communications program. Contrast with external modem. support. "The RLN 4.1 client for Windows 95 is the easiest software I've ever installed," said Milton Roberts, network administrator at Rheem Manufacturing Co. Water Heater Division in Montgomery, Ala. "Through RLN, our MIS staff performs after-hours support and diagnostics from home, rather than coming into the office every time they are paged. Our nationwide sales managers sales manager n → gerente m/f de ventas sales manager n → directeur commercial sales manager sale n → also use RLN to access E-mail and sales systems. With these non-technical users deployed nationwide, RLN 4.1's ease of installation and maintenance is very important to us." "This release of Remote LAN Node allows companies to extend the scope of their corporate intranets beyond the confines of the local corporate campus with an easy to use and manage solution," said Paul Rodwick, executive vice president of products at Attachmate. "Companies can now offer full intranet and enterprise services to users anywhere -- on campus, remote, mobile, or even wireless. Users remain productive, even on the road, because they are never without the applications and data they need to do their job." Not only is RLN 4.1 the most scaleable, flexible, and open remote access solution available, it now includes simplified installation and management. RLN 4.1 provides a streamlined client installation which has been expanded to include additional environments. The RLN Server and RLN Manager installation and configurations have also been enhanced. For example, the RLN Manager now auto-discovers all RLN Servers on the network via IP and IPX (Internetwork Packet EXchange) The network layer protocol in the NetWare operating system. Similar to the IP layer in TCP/IP, it contains a network address and allows messages to be routed to a different network or subnet. . "As remote access products mature into enterprise-ready solutions, ease of use in installation and management are an absolute necessity," commented Kevin Tolly, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of The Tolly Group, a strategic consulting and independent testing organization. "Our tests of RLN 4.1 show that the product is easy to install and has the intuitive administrative and user interfaces that network managers require." "Because of its scaleability and open support of many LAN and WAN environments, RLN has always provided a good solution for enterprise remote access," said Pete Nicoletti, principal consultant at Data Transit International. "With this new version, RLN continues to provide unique multi-server scaleability and enterprise support capabilities, with the added benefits of an easier installation and streamlined management." Version 4.1 includes the RLN Client for Windows(r) 95, a 32-bit VXD client that allows full use of standard Windows 95 interfaces The user interface first introduced in Windows 95 and then in subsequent versions (98, ME, NT 4, 2000). See Windows 95 and Windows. such as TAPI (Telephony API) A programming interface from Microsoft and Intel that is part of Microsoft's WOSA architecture. It allows Windows client applications to access voice services on a server. and UNIMODEM A driver from Microsoft that provides common telephony services for Windows applications that access data and fax modems. Unimodem is a Telephony Service Provider (TSP) that accepts calls written to the TAPI interface and commands the modem directly. . TAPI support makes RLN one of the first solutions to provide full ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. connection support for Windows 95. Additionally, RLN 4.1 is fully compatible with the native Windows 95 dialer and other 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 clients. This compatibility allows companies that have standardized on the native dialer in Windows 95 to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the power and openness of RLN. The RLN Server now offers optional routing of IP and IPX, as well as DHCP server A server in the network or a service within a server that assigns IP addresses. See DHCP. functionality for dynamic IP addressing of remote clients and roaming dial-back support. The RLN Server also now includes internal modem support which increases convenience by eliminating the need for external racks. RLN will continue to support over 150 types of external modems A self-contained modem that is connected via cable to the serial port of a computer. It draws power from a wall outlet. The advantage of an external modem is that a series of status lights on the outside of the case display the changing states of the modem (off-hook, carrier detect, , ISDN (Basic Rate and Primary Rate), and X.25 managed service networks. "Remote access deployed on an enterprise-wide basis requires the use of high-performance internal modems on the server to avoid the clutter and footprint common to external modem racks," said Bill Rosenberger, vice president and general manager at Xircom. "Our use of a shared memory architecture In computer architecture, Shared Memory Architecture (SMA) refers to a design where the graphics chip does not have its own dedicated memory, and instead shares the main system RAM with the CPU and other components. allows our multiport mul·ti·port adj. Having, relating to, or being a system of multiple ports for injecting fuel separately into each cylinder of an engine. modems to transfer large blocks of data as opposed to the conventional character at a time. "This results in significantly higher performance in high port density configurations. We're very pleased that a leading provider of remote access solutions such as Attachmate has chosen Xircom's MPM-4 and MPM-8 multiport modems for inclusion in both the RLN Server software kits and RLN Access Server pre-configured hardware." In addition to new features, RLN 4.1 continues to offer the industry's most powerful and open remote access solution. RLN is totally LAN-transparent, providing simultaneous remote access to applications on any combination of interconnected networks. Because it is compatible with all LAN environments, RLN protects a company's network investment while providing plenty of room for growth. Attachmate will also offer a free add-on module to all RLN 4.1 customers. The add-on module will include an advanced Windows 3.1 comm port May refer to any serial communications port or specifically to the serial ports on a PC. See COM1. redirector for the RLN dial-out client. With the new comm port redirector, operations such as fax-out and dial-out that previously required a dedicated modem for each user, now run transparently through the RLN Server. The add-on module also includes Attachmate's Advanced RLN Call Accounting. This utility extracts RLN 4.1 session log information into a Microsoft(r) Access database for reporting and tracking. Detailed utilization reports are provided with the utility and custom reports can be created easily by the customer. "The new detailed logging, Call Accounting and DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Software that automatically assigns temporary IP addresses to client stations logging into an IP network. It eliminates having to manually assign permanent "static" IP addresses. DHCP software runs in servers and routers. capabilities in RLN 4.1 are very important to us," said Richard Lenz, project manager at a worldwide manufacturer of heavy equipment. "Assigning (and audit logging) TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. addresses to DHCP clients directly from the RLN Server is much cleaner than placing a DHCP Service somewhere else in the network. "And, as our remote access user base grows to more than 500 users within the next year, RLN's advanced logging capabilities will help us satisfy increased demand with proper capacity. The new Call Accounting facility will also allow us to provide detailed charge-back reports to our individual departments." The server for RLN 4.1 is available as a software or hardware/software solution. The software solution (RLN Server) includes all the communications cards and software necessary to convert a 486 or Pentium-class PC into a high-performance remote access server. The hardware/software solution (RLN Access Server) is a plug-and play Pentium-based server pre-installed with RLN in configurations ranging from 4 to 32 remote access ports. Pricing and Availability Both Remote LAN Node 4.1 and RLN Access Server 4.1 are now available from Attachmate and through Attachmate's RLN Remote Access Medallion Program (RAMP) certified resellers. Pricing for the RLN 4.1 software starts at $995 US. The RLN software solution is available worldwide, while the hardware/software combination is available only in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . The RLN add-on module is available free of charge to all RLN 4.1 customers when they register the product with Attachmate. Attachmate - The Intranet Company Attachmate is a leading provider of high quality universal information access software and services that help organizations build secure Intranets. The company's object-oriented client, server, authoring tool and management software safely link enterprise systems, Internet systems and people. These solutions allow desktop and mobile users to transparently access, manage and share any business information inside or outside the organization. The company leverages its 14 years of corporate expertise in enterprise and Internet technologies by providing comprehensive and knowledgeable customer consulting and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services in more than 30 countries to help organizations build high-performance and secure Intranet client/server systems. Attachmate is ranked as the sixth largest PC software company in the world according to Soft-letter. The company employs over 2,000 people worldwide. For more information about Attachmate's products, contact Attachmate's headquarters in Bellevue at 206/644-4010 or toll free 800/426-6283. Attachmate's World Wide Web address is http://www.attachmate.com. -0- Attachmate, Remote LAN Node and RLN are registered trademarks of Attachmate Corp. and Attachmate - The Intranet Company is a trademark of Attachmate Corp. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Attachmate Corp., Bellevue Walter Conner, 206/649-6551 (voice) 800/426-6283 Sales Information walterco@attachmate.com or Network Associates Holly Hagerman, 801/373-7888 (voice) 801/373-8680 Fax hollyh@netassoc.com NOTE TO EDITORS: In the Internet/email address noted in this news release, there is an "at" symbol between: -- walterco AND attachmate.com -- hollyh AND netassoc.com This symbol may not appear properly in some systems. |
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