MidPoint 3.1 Adds User Accounting Reports and a Variety of New Capabilities in This Popular Internet Sharing Software.MIDDLEBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 4, 1998-- Support for user-requested features augment the already rich suite of features designed to allow faster, more reliable Internet connections for networked users. MidCore Software today announced the immediate availability of version 3.1 of its popular Internet sharing Internet sharing refers to accessing on unlimited dial up services on different telephone lines at different locations at the same time using the same account .The ISP usually sets a limit amount to reduce unauthorized use. It is not possible on broadband because it is only specific to that line. software, MidPoint mid·point n. 1. Mathematics The point of a line segment or curvilinear arc that divides it into two parts of the same length. 2. A position midway between two extremes. Companion and MidPoint Gateway. Designed for allowing multiple networked users in small offices, schools, and workgroups to simultaneously share low-cost dial-up access hot Dial-up access is a form of Internet access via telephone line. The client uses a modem connected to a computer and a telephone line to dial into an Internet service provider's (ISP) node to establish a modem-to-modem link, which is then routed to the Internet. to the Internet, the Internet, the, international computer network linking together thousands of individual networks at military and government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, industrial and financial corporations of all sizes, and commercial enterprises new version 3.1 adds a variety of user requested features such as accounting, local routing and dynamic name lookup. Combined with the performance, reliability and security features such as Modem Teaming Using two modems to double the transmission rate. Modem teaming splits the download into two parts and sends each part over a different modem. Thus, teaming is not good for streaming or isochronous media. , Download Doubler, FailSafe Downloads and Content Control found in previous versions, the new MidPoint version 3.1 products are the most feature rich Internet sharing products available today. The new User Accounting Reports in version 3.1 provide an easy way to see which Internet sites are attracting users. The reports provide details of each site visited on a user-by-user basis. If any particular sites are being abused, this information can be added into MidPoint's Site Blocking list so that users can remain focused on productive sites. In addition, an accounting of the number of bytes sent and received from the Internet by each user can also prove valuable to see who is making the most out of the Internet availability, or perhaps who is abusing the Internet availability. Local Routing capabilities now let MidPoint act as the focal point focal point n. See focus. for all Internet and Intranet activity. MidPoint will forward the requests as appropriate to internal servers or out over the Internet connection. This Local Routing feature is also useful when satellite, cable modem cable modem Modem used to convert analog data signals to digital form and vise versa, for transmission or receipt over cable television lines, especially for connecting to the Internet. and routers are available on a different subnet (SUBNETwork) A logical division of a local area network, which is created to improve performance and provide security. To enhance performance, subnets limit the number of nodes that compete for available bandwidth. than the main network. Microsoft Networking's PC name resolution is now supported by MidPoint's Dynamic Name Lookup feature. This simplifies the administration of users by identifying their PCs based upon the Windows' "computer name". Many people find that the computer name, which is defined when Windows is installed on each PC, is easier to administer than TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. names. Modem Teaming combines the throughput of up to eight connections speeding web page retrieval and file downloads. Modem Teaming works with every Internet Service Provider Internet service provider (ISP) 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. (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ) anywhere in the world as the ISPs are not required to support any special hardware or software protocols in order for users to gain the performance enhancements. With MidPoint's FailSafe Downloads, the reliability of Internet access has been greatly improved. Should a connection to an ISP drop, or a busy server drop its connection during the receipt of a graphic or file download, MidPoint will automatically reconnect to the ISP and continue the receipt of the download right where it left off. The age-old frustration of having to start a download from the beginning is eliminated. A variety of other features can be found in MidPoint 3.1. A full description of "What's New" can be found on MidCore Software's web site at http://www.midcore.com/whatsnew.htm. The MidPoint product family is targeted at small businesses, educational institutions, branch offices, workgroups and individuals who want faster shared access to the Internet with a minimal hardware and software investment. MidPoint can be installed by a non-technical person in under 20 minutes. Only one Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 PC is used as the gateway to the Internet. Importantly, no MidPoint software is required on any of the "guest" workstations that will be accessing the Internet allowing any mix of workstations including Windows, Macintosh, OS/2 and more. MidPoint Gateway is available in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 250 user editions. MidPoint Companion supports one or two users. MidCore Software is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. headquartered in Middlebury, Conn. with international sales offices in Cobham, Surrey, England. MidPoint products are available directly through MidCore Software, through its network of resellers and systems integrators, as well as popular on-line vendors. MidPoint is also available through the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and channel. Interested modem, PC, and hardware manufacturers should contact MidCore Software for more information. MidPoint Gateway, MidPoint Companion and additional information are available at MidCore Software's web site: http://www.midcore.com 1998 MidCore Software, Inc. MidCore and MidPoint are registered trademarks of MidCore Software, Inc. Modem Teaming, Internet Sharing, Download Doubler, and FailSafe Downloads are trademarks of MidCore Software, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
CONTACT: David B. Wilson
MidCore Software, Inc.
(203) 577-5370
info@midcore.com
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