Networking Focus - In Brief

ACC has introduced extended software support for its router line, targeting ISDN networks and Internet service providers. The firm said that software release 9 gives its customers increased network security at no extra charge and provides enhancements in the areas of Radius authentication support, Radius accounting support, IP address negotiation, extended link backup, enhanced PPP multilink operation, Telnet client support and ISDN loop-back tester.

Contact: 01372 470606.

Global Village Communication's range of enhanced ISDN remote access products are designed as an easy-to-use and cost-effective solution for connecting remote sites into corporate intranets. The Lan access server and the Pod series integrate with existing PC products to make the remote office seem like part of the main headquarters network.

Contact: 01756 702500.

ISDN specialist ITK Telecommunications has released an ISDN routing package (above) priced at u795. The product enables Lan-to-Lan connectivity, remote access and high-speed Internet connections. The IX-1 MPR-Connect for Branchlink is designed for use in Netware 3.1x and Netware 4.1x environments.

The product is aimed at small to medium-sized businesses Contact: 01454 228 608.

Specialix has introduced the Jetstream 6500 rack-mounted terminal server to enhance the company's local and remote Lan access product family. The product simplifies access to Lans by providing a single point of entry to TCP/IP networks for any serial device, including terminals, modems, serial and parallel printers, faxes and PCs.

Contact: 01932 354254.

Crosscomm has what it describes as the industry's first off-the-shelf intranet connection, the Cross Lan Exchange. The solution enables customers to add ATM throughput to their high-speed intranet servers and still maintain their existing network infrastructure.

Contact: 01494 556600.

Racal has introduced an industry-standard Internet-ready V.34 high-speed fax modem, which it claims is ideal for corporate, SoHo and teleworking applications. The MDF 34 provides access to dial-up facilities, including data/fax, Internet email and online services.

Contact: 01734 669969.

Compaq has introduced management products to its networking portfolio, including Netelligent Management Software 1, 32-bit SNMP-based network management software, and two Netelligent NICs. The firm has added network management enhancements for the Netelligent 2000 range of stackable 10Base-T repeaters and network connectivity enhancements for the Netelligent 5000 range of 10/100 switches. The products and enhancements easily integrate with the existing server management tool, Insight Manager.

Contact: 0181 332 3000.