Cisco simplifies router installation and configuration; software tools enable router installation and setup in minutes.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)--June 23, 1997--Cisco Systems, Inc. today announced two new software tools that dramatically simplify the installation, setup and configuration of Cisco routers, Cisco Fast Step(TM) and Cisco ConfigMaker. In addition, new Cisco ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. Support Services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services further simplify the process for customers in provisioning ISDN digital telephone lines. Cisco Fast Step software is designed specifically for small office/home office See SOHO. (SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. ) end-users seeking reliable communications equipment and software that is easy to install and use. Minimal knowledge of networking is required to use Fast Step. Cisco ConfigMaker is designed for resellers and network administrators of small to medium-sized businesses who are proficient in 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. fundamentals and basic network design. "We are very pleased by usability tests that show our nontechnical end users how easy installing, setting up and configuring their Cisco SOHO routers can be," said Bruce Laird
Bruce Malcolm Laird (born November 21 1950, Mount Lawley, Western Australia) is a former Western Australian and Australian cricketer. He played in the Lord's Centenary Test in 1980. , director of marketing for the Remote Internetworking Business Unit at Cisco Systems, Inc. "With Cisco Fast Step and Cisco ConfigMaker, any business professional or reseller can take advantage of the latest communications technologies knowing that they can be easily installed, configured and monitored." Cisco Fast Step Cisco Fast Step software is an easy-to-use Microsoft Windows 95 or NT 4.0 based tool that simplifies the setup and monitoring of Cisco routers for small and home offices. Cisco Fast Step will initially be integrated with the Cisco 700 series of SOHO routers. The software leads the end user step-by-step through setup and configuration using Windows Wizards-based pages. Configuring a Cisco 700 series router is now as simple as answering a series of questions. The Cisco 700 series now ships with a match-the-colors cabling system and enhanced documentation to further simplify the installation and setup of the router. Cisco Fast Step software enables users with minimal technical experience to install, configure and connect a Cisco 700 series router to the Internet in less than 30 minutes. Once setup is completed, Fast Step's monitor facility provides instant router status and ISDN connection information. Cisco ConfigMaker Cisco ConfigMaker is a Windows 95 or NT 4.0 based software tool designed to configure Cisco 1000, 1600, 2500 and 3600 series routers and access servers from a single PC. ConfigMaker, a user-friendly alternative to the existing Cisco command line interface (CLI (1) (Call Level Interface) A database programming interface from the SQL Access Group (SAG), an SQL membership organization. SAG's CLI is an attempt to standardize the SQL language for database access. ), guides resellers and network administrators with no CLI experience through the installation and configuration of a single router or network of routers. ConfigMaker makes configuring a High-Level Data Link Control (networking) High-level Data Link Control - (HDLC) A general-purpose data link control protocol defined by ISO for use on both point-to-point and multipoint (multidrop) data links. It supports full-duplex, transparent-mode operation. (HDLC (High-level Data Link Control) A data link protocol from ISO for point-to-point communications over serial links. Derived from IBM's SDLC protocol, HDLC has been the basis for numerous protocols including X.25, ISDN, T1, SS7, GSM, CDPD, PPP and others. ), Frame Relay or ISDN wide-area network connection between routers or the Internet as easy as drawing a network diagram. The tool guides users step-by-step through network design and addressing tasks and automatically delivers configuration files to individual routers on the network. ConfigMaker provides a graphical view of the entire network and lets the user build network diagrams using standard copy/paste, drag/drop and online editing functions. ConfigMaker enables the user to monitor router and network configuration status at a glance with simple color codes. Green signifies that the router configuration file has been delivered successfully. Cisco ISDN Support Services Cisco's ISDN Support Services are offered at no cost to users of Cisco's ISDN-capable products. Available initially in the U.S., the services provide customers with a single point of contact for assistance with ordering and setting up ISDN digital phone lines for use with Cisco equipment. Cisco support representatives work closely with customers and local service providers to make the transition to ISDN simple and easy. Availability Cisco Fast Step will be initially available in July 1997 as a standard feature with all Cisco 700 series routers. Cisco ConfigMaker will be available in July 1997 as a standard feature with Cisco 1000, 1600, 2500 and 3600 series routers and access servers. Cisco Fast Step and ConfigMaker will also available as free software downloads from the Cisco Connection Online (CCO (Chief or Corporate Compliance Officer) The executive person in charge of compliance issues, regulatory requirements, internal controls and managing audits within an enterprise or organization. ) Web site http://www.cisco.com . Cisco ISDN Support Services are available immediately at no charge by calling 800/553-6387 and selecting the customer service option. About Cisco Systems Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ) is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. News and information are available at http://www.cisco.com . -0- Note to Editors: Cisco, Cisco Systems and the Cisco Systems logo are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Cisco Systems, Inc. Michael Hakkert, 408/526-4794 mhakkert@cisco.com |
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