IMPORTANT: If you are installing IPNetMonitor on a machine running IPNetRouter, you should upgrade the IPNetRouter software to version 1.6 or later. This will ensure that the OTModl$Proxy shared library is compatible between both applications.
README CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Features
3. System Requirements
4. Companion Applications
5. Installation and Removal
6. How To Get Started
7. Version History
8. Registration and Licensing
9. Thank You! (contact information)
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1. Introduction
IPNetMonitor is a powerful Internet tool kit offering unparalleled visibility into TCP/IP on the Mac. The 14 integrated tools are designed to help you quickly identify problems, locate where the problem is, and gather data which can be used to solve the problem either directly or through your Internet Service Provider. The tools include Ping, Trace Route, Name Server Lookup, Who Is, Finger, Monitor, TCP Info, Connection List, Port Scan, Address Scan, DHCP Lease Renewal, DHCP Test, Link Rate, and Subnet Calculator.
With IPNetMonitor, you can see how the Internet is working, giving you the information to both optimize service and diagnose problems.
As with all of our Macintosh software products, IPNetMonitor features a fully functional 21 day trial period. Once you are certain that our software is right for the job, a registration key can be purchased for $30 (see our registration page for educational and bundled package discounts).
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2. Features
* A complete basic Internet toolkit (ping, traceroute, nslookup, whois).
* Unique OT native Monitor tool provides an accurate view of network
throughput and responsiveness.
* Full Macintosh user interface makes these tools more accessible.
* Comprehensive displays show TCP/IP in action.
Perfect for tuning TCP/IP with the OT Advanced Tuner.
* Advanced multithreaded design saves time.
* Tight design uses screen space efficiently.
Drag-&-Drop, or edit in place.
* Superior integration.
Automatically transfers corresponding data from one tool to another.
Supports GURL Apple Event.
The well organized displays and integrated design allow both new
and experienced Internet users to see how the net is working, and
Currently runs in Classic under Mac OS X public Beta.
4. Companion Applications
If you decide to purchase IPNetMonitor, or even if you don't, we also have other software that can enhance a Mac's networking capabilities. Like IPNetMonitor, they all come with 21 day free evaluations.
IPNetTuner (IPNT; formerly known as "OT Advanced Tuner") is our Open Transport TCP/IP parameter tweaking tool. It comes with several pre-configured documents which can immediately help you get the most of your existing Internet connection, whether it be a high-speed cable or DSL modem or a slower speed analog modem connection.
IPNetRouter (IPNR) provides advanced Internet sharing, routing, and IP firewall capabilities for Macs. Using IPNR's NAT features you can share a single Internet connection with one or more other IP capable computers (including Windows boxes) from a single Macintosh.
IPNetSentry (IPNS) blocks port scanning automatically without you having to know what that means! Its automatic blocking and enhanced notification features compliment IPNetRouter's IP Filtering and IP Masquerading.
You can download any of these software packages from our website:
<http://www.sustworks.com/site/downloads.html>
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5. Installation and Removal
To install or remove the software, simply run the supplied Installer application.
The Installer application installs a user specified "IPNetMonitor" folder that can be moved to the trash at any time. The contents of the folder include:
IPNetMonitor application
ReadMe document
License Agreement document
Registration application (Kagi)
Unlink OTModl$Proxy applet
Release Notes document
In addition, the Installer places an "OTModl$Proxy" shared library file in your Extensions Folder (needed for monitoring, and used by our other applications).
If you are running one of our other products that is dependent on the OTModl$Proxy shared library (IPNetMonitor, IPNetSentry, and IPNetRouter currently require this), do not run the Unlink applet or uninstaller that come with the application. Instead, simply quit the application you wish to remove, verify that there are no files you wish to keep in the application folder and then drag that folder to the Trash.
IMPORTANT: On systems prior to OS 9, if you wish to remove the "OTModl$Proxy", please run the supplied "Unlink OTModl$Proxy" applet to avoid disabling TCP/IP. Once OTModl$Proxy has been unlinked, you can safely move it to the trash. Do not use this applet unless you want to remove/disable IPNetMonitor (IPNetRouter and IPNetSentry) entirely.
You can also use the Installer to uninstall the complete package. Hold the option key down when you see the "Install" button in the Installer application window. Note, this will not remove the entire IPNetMonitor folder since "Unlink OTModl$Proxy" is launched from this location. Also, It will not delete OTModl$Proxy in your Extensions Folder (since another application may still require it). To remove these entirely, drag them to the trash after running the uninstaller.
[Technical Note: IPNetMonitor actually modifies the currently selected configuration (Cmd-K) in the TCP/IP Preferences file in your System Folder. Once modified, it is critical that the OTModl$Proxy file remain in your Extensions folder since OT won't be able to build this configuration without it. OTModl$Proxy is not really an extension. It's a shared library that is loaded and linked by Open Transport when the corresponding protocol stack is created. You can "unlink" the TCP/IP prefs from the OTModl$Proxy by: (1) Running the "Unlink OTModl$Proxy" applet; (2) Using the supplied Installer to uninstall IPNetMonitor; (3) Creating a new TCP/IP configuration (by copying an existing one); or (4) Using ResEdit to edit your TCP/IP Preferences File and remove the 'crpt' or 'blip' resource IPNetMonitor added.]
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6. How to Get Started
IPNetMonitor provides a wealth of tools you can open from the Tool menu.
Help is available on each of the various tools by clicking on
the question mark symbol in the lower left corner. This is
probably the best way to familiarize yourself with the more
advanced features of the software since you can experiment
with the window while you read the description.
A User Guide and Tutorial is available from our website at:
See the "Release Notes" document accompanying the Readme for version history including the latest features and additions.
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8. Registration and Licensing
IPNetMonitor is commercial software subject to the terms of the accompanying License Agreement. You may use a demo version of the software during a single trial period of up to 21 days. You must then register the software if you wish to continue using it beyond the trial period.
Notice the trial is designed to expire after 21 days. If the software reports it has expired the first time you launch it, this usually means someone ran a previous version of the program on your computer. Please contact us directly for information on how to reset the trial period.
Once you have downloaded the application, there are 3 basic ways to register:
(1) Register on-line by pressing "WWW Registration Page"
in the About Box for the IPNetMonitor Application.
You need to have a web browser running (Netscape Navigator
or MS Explorer) and a valid credit card.
(2) Use the supplied Register application to fill-in a Kagi
registration form. Follow the instructions on the form to
email, fax, or postal mail your registration to Kagi. Most
common forms of payment are acceptable including personal
checks.
(3) For site license registrations, we can fax your company a
proforma invoice. Please contact us directly at
<mailto:info@sustworks.com> .
In each case, a program registration code that unlocks the
demo startup screen and expiration will be sent to you by
email once your payment is received.
The registration code is based on the name you supply in the "Register to"
field of the register application. Please enter your name followed by
your organization name (if any) exactly as you want them to appear.
Although the Register application only provides one line to enter this
information, you can split the text between the name and organization
lines of the IPNetMonitor registration screen as long as it contains
exactly the same sequence of characters including any spaces.
Pricing
Single User $30
Additional payment details are included below and on our registration web page at
<http://www.sustworks.com/site/reg.html>
Payment Details (Kagi)
Paying for IPNetMonitor is fairly simple. Open the Register program that
accompanies IPNetMonitor. Enter your name, your email address, and the
number of single user licenses you desire for each program you
wish to purchase (or Site licenses). Save or Copy or Print the data
from the Register program and send the data and payment to Kagi.
Kagi handles my payment processing.
If paying with Credit Card or First Virtual, you can email or fax the data
to Kagi. Their email address is sales@kagi.com and their fax number is
+1 510 652-6589. You can either Copy the data from Register and paste into
the body of an email message or you can Save the data to a file and you can
attach that file to an email message. There is no need to compress the data file,
it's already quite small. If you have a fax modem, just Print the data to the Kagi
fax number.
Payments sent via email are processed within 3 to 4 days. You will receive an email acknowledgement when it is processed. Payments sent via fax take up to 10 days and if you provide a correct Internet email address you will receive an email acknowledgement.
If you are paying with Cash or USD Check you should print the data using the Register application and send it to the address shown on the form, which is:
Kagi
1442-A Walnut Street #392-HQ
Berkeley, California 94709-1405
USA
You can pay with a wide variety of cash from different countries but at present if you pay via check, it must be a check drawn in US Dollars. Kagi cannot accept checks in other currencies, the conversion rate for non-USD checks is around USD15 per check and that is just not practical.
If you have a purchasing department, you can enter all the data into the Register program and then select Invoice as your payment method. Print three copies of the form and send it to your accounts payable people. You might want to highlight the line that mentions that they must include a copy of the form with their payment. Kagi can not invoice your company, you need to act on my behalf and generate the invoice and handle all the paperwork on your end.
Please do not fax or email payment forms that indicate Cash, Check or Invoice as the payment method. As far as we know, there is still no technology to transfer physical objects via fax or email and without the payment, the form cannot be processed. Payments sent via postal mail take time to reach Kagi and then up to10 days for processing. Again, if you include a correct email address, you will hear from Kagi when the form is processed.
The Register application is currently configured to require an email address since this is the preferred mechanism for distributing registration keys. If you need to make other arrangements, please contact the author directly at info@sustworks.com .
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9. Thank You!
We hope you find our IPNetMonitor software useful and look forward to your comments and suggestions.
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