Microcom LANexpress Server Software
Part Number: MCR-1413001

LANexpress Premium Remote Client Software with a Twenty-User License. Features the Complete Remote Node Solution with Integrated Carbon Copy(TM) for Windows Remote Control and Terminal Emulation Software.


At the office, at home or on the road, business professionals need access to corporate LAN resources. The powerful remote clients offered by LANexpress (Base, Advanced and Premium) enable remote users to access corporate LAN resources via Microcom's LANexpress 4000 or 2000 Server. A click of an icon connects remote users to the corporate LAN, enabling them to work as though directly attached.

Both the LANexpress 4000 and LANexpress 2000 include an unlimited licensed Base Remote Client for easy DOS or Windows remote node connectivity. For exceptional performance that is easy to use, remote users want the Premium Remote client to complement the LANexpress 4000 or LANexpress 2000 complete solution. The Premium Remote Client includes the complete remote node solution with integrated Carbon Copy(TM) for Windows remote control and terminal emulation software. The Advanced Remote Client includes all the remote node capabilities without the Carbon Copy remote control or terminal emulation support.

EASE OF USE

Remote users have little time to learn new systems. They need transparent network access and simple utilities. One telephone call should enable them to access multiple network applications instead of redialing each application.

True Windows Application
LANexpress supports both DOS and Microsoft(R) Windows(R). With Windows, LANexpress uses point and click functionality to make remote access simple. Users click clearly marked buttons to connect to the corporate LAN. Dialing and connecting can be performed from within Windows. Users never have to run cryptic commands from DOS. In addition, Windows' multi-tasking lets users access multiple remote applications simultaneously. While downloading files or printing in one application, users can continue to work in another application.

Phone Book Utility
The Phone Book utility automates the dialing and login processes. Users select telephone numbers on screen with a mouse click. In addition, interactive dialing allows users to call 800 numbers, use credit cards or connect through third-party value-added networks.

ICONexpress and Scripting
For simple, fast remote network access, the Premium and Advanced clients include a revolutionary new feature called ICONexpress that allows users to turn their existing applications into remote network access applications. With ICONexpress, when users click any icon, the icon's properties determine if a remote connection is required. ICONexpress automatically dials the remote LAN via LANexpress. If the user is local to the network, the application enabled with ICONexpress operates as a LAN-based application. ICONexpress dramatically simplifies end-user training for remote LAN access. As well, a scripting package is available for customers or programmers who wish to integrate remote network access into their applications via a high-level programming interface.

Execute-Upon-Connect
LANexpress Premium and Advanced remote clients can automatically start frequently used applications upon connection. Connecting to LAN resources could not be simpler.

Network Services Utility
The Network Services utility displays current file server attachments and resource mappings for remote node access. Authorized users can easily browse the network and attach to a host workstation, network drive or printer.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE

Standard telephone and cellular connections don't provide the same multi-megabyte bandwidth that LAN users enjoy. Performance bottlenecks occur within the PC serial port and the PC operating system preventing high-speed modems from increasing performance.

High-Speed Modem Support
In Windows, conventional serial port communication speeds are limited to about 19.2Kbs, but today's modems are much faster. LANexpress Premium and Advanced remote clients utilize enhanced software drivers to boost performance and maximize modem speed. An enhanced serial port driver ensures Windows serial communications up to 38.4Kbs; however, for even faster speeds up to 300Kbs, LANexpress Premium and Advanced Remote Clients use a parallel port driver to work with parallel port modems such as Microcom's DeskPorte FAST, TravelPorte FAST or TravelCard FAST.

Remote Control and Remote Node
LANexpress Premium Remote Client integrates both remote node and remote control capabilities, allowing remote users to maximize performance for every application. Both techniques allow remote users to function as if directly attached to the LAN, but each has performance advantages in certain applications.

Remote users can choose the remote access method most efficient for each application. For example, interactive applications such as e-mail and terminal emulation perform better using remote node. Data-intensive applications such as database applications, however, are better suited for remote control.

Remote control allows remote users to take control of another PC attached to a LAN and access the files and applications of that PC. Bandwidth is conserved by sending only keystrokes and video data calls through the link. LANexpress Premium Remote Client includes fully integrated Carbon Copy for Windows high-performance remote control software.

Remote node extends the network to the remote user's PC, allowing it to become a node on the network. Data traffic that normally travels over the LAN is redirected over the telephone line.

INTEROPERABILITY

The Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) has become the WAN de facto standard for internetworking devices to exchange data over telephone dial-up connections. The LANexpress 3.0 Client supports either the LAN Access Point Protocol (LAPP) connection or PPP connections. With this architecture the LANexpress 3.0 Client can connect to LANexpress servers using the Microcom LAPP protocol and the same client can connect to a third party router using a PPP connection. Routers such as Microsoft Windows NT RAS Server or the RAD Net Ranger are examples of PPP dial-up routers supported with the LANexpress Client. Once connected via PPP, the LANexpress Remote client uses IPX, TCP/IP or NetBEUI protocols to access NetWare, UNIX, LAN Manager/NT or Windows for Workgroups network resources. Using a LAPP connection, the LANexpress Remote client can connect to even more resources including NetWare, UNIX, LAN Manager, LAN Server, DECnet, VINES, XNS and 802.2/LLC services.

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