NetWorth announces HubView 2.2, easy-to-use SNMP-based network management software package.IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 1995--NetWorth 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 :NWTH) announced the release of HubView 2.2, the next generation of NetWorth's SNMP-based network management package. HubView management software provides comprehensive monitoring and control for all NetWorth devices. HubView 2.2 is easy to use, yet powerful enough to perform even the most complex network management tasks. HubView 2.2 permits management of the entire NetWorth product line to be performed from a "sophisticated but simple" Windows-based graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to . Selecting and assigning segments and backplanes, managing redundant links, setting user-defined thresholds for alarm and event notification and other Ethernet and Token Ring management tasks are all performed within HubView's graphical user interface. HubView 2.2 supports the entire family of manageable NetWorth products. In addition to the Series 3000 and 4000, HubView 2.2 supports the Remote Office 6000 chassis, the eight-port Snappable hub, all categories of the trunk module, all categories of the Telco module and PowerPipes. Port security is an optional feature now available with HubView 2.2 With the security firmware upgrade installed, port security can be implemented on 12 different module types. An improved method of downloading firmware to Series 2000 Snappable Hubs via TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) A lightweight version of the FTP protocol that has no directory browsing or password capability. Employing UDP rather than TCP for transport, TFTP is typically used to transfer firmware upgrades to network equipment such as (Trivial File Transfer Protocol (networking) Trivial File Transfer Protocol - (TFTP) A simple file transfer protocol used for down-loading boot code to diskless workstations. TFTP is defined in RFC 1350. ) is also available with 2.2 HubView 2.2M includes Cheyenne Monitrix, which makes more robust IPX (Internetwork Packet Exchange (networking) Internetwork Packet eXchange - (IPX) A network layer protocol initially developed at XEROX Corporation and made popular by Novell, Inc. as the basic protocol in its Novell NetWare file server operating system. ) management available for Networth products. Network administrators are provided with expanded network management and statistical capabilities. PowerMAN, a toolbar selection that manages the Power Pipes Ethernet/FDDI Switching Hub, displays Ethernet port statistics, FDDI/Ethernet statistics and unit configuration. Other features designed to ease network administration tasks include hierarchical, graphical "maps" of the network city and the ability to import bitmaps for customized network depiction. HubView 2.2 has full MIB (1) (Management Information Base) The hierarchical database used by the simple network management protocol (SNMP) to describe the particular device being monitored. MIB objects are identified using ASN.1 syntax. See SNMP, RMON, OID and ASN.1. support and supports enterprise-specific SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. traps and includes Novell's proven TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. protocol stack. An upgrade path is available from an existing version of HubView, Ethermanager or Remote Manager for $200. HubView 2.2 and HubView 2.2M is available now through NetWorth's distribution channel. NetWorth is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of Novell NetWare-optimized intelligent hubs, switches and related products. NetWorth's products are manufactured under the ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9000 Certified Quality System. The company designs its products to provide enhanced performance, functionality and reliability in NetWare environments. NetWorth's corporate headquarters is located at 8404 Esters Blvd., Irving, Texas, 75063. Call 214/929-1700, or toll-free inside the United States or Canada: 800/544-5255; or on-line BBS: 214/929-4882. -0- NOTE: NetWorth is a registered trademark, and HubView is a trademark of NetWorth Inc. Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell Inc. All other product names are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: NetWorth Inc., Irving Tamye Oshman, 214/929-6927 toshman("at-sign")networth.com 72662,32 CompuServe or Network Associates Sherri Walkenhorst, 801/373-7888 74667,3206 CompuServe |
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