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- AppleTalk Remote Access Product Details
-
- Copyright 1991, Apple Computer, Inc.
-
- AppleTalk Remote Access provides an asynchronous AppleTalk connection through a
- modem to another Macintosh and its AppleTalk network. The remote user can
- access all the AppleTalk services such as mail, calendars, file servers, and
- printers. This software can act as client or server. The software is meant
- for personal use, and it is easy to set up and configure. It supports one
- connection at a time.
-
- For optimum performance, Apple recommends using a V.32 capable 9600 bps or
- faster modem. A 2400 bps modem provides satisfactory access to on-line mail
- services or calendaring systems. Connection speeds slower than 2400 bps are
- likely to cause AppleTalk to time-out between packets. The software supports
- connection speeds of 2400, 9600 and 19200 bps. It requires System 7 or later,
- but runs on any CPU capable of running System 7. AppleTalk Remote Access
- supports built-in serial ports, not serial cards.
-
- AppleTalk Remote Access behaves as a node on its local network as well as the
- remote network, and has access to all services on both networks. As a client
- on the remote network, it doesn't allow the rest of the remote network to gain
- access to its local network. In other words, it doesn't create two-way access
- between networks.
-
- Components
- - Remote Access Application -This is the main application that performs these
- functions:
- • Sets up the connection documents
- • Views the status and activity log
- • Initiates or terminates a remote connection
- • Enables call answering (Calls are answered whether or not the
- application is open.)
-
- - Remote Access Setup - This is a control panel device (cdev) that is normally
- the first component used after installation. It is used to do the following:
- • Select the modem type and modem port.
- • Allow incoming calls.
- • Set the duration of a connection.
- • Enable access to the attached network.
- • Control the modem speaker.
-
- - Users & Groups File
- AppleTalk Remote Access uses System 7 file sharing to control access.
- It uses the same user name and password entered in the file sharing Users
- & Groups file. You enter the call back phone number here. If installed
- on an AppleShare 3.0 file server, the file server's Users & groups file
- controls access.
-
- - Connection Document
- A blank connection document appears when you double-click the Remote
- Access application. AppleTalk Remote Access uses the document when
- initiating a connection. The connection document specifies the caller's
- name, password, and phone number of the server Macintosh.
-
- You can save all the configuration information to use later. You can
- choose whether to save the password with the connection document.
-
- You can also set the time interval between reminders that the connection
- is still active. This is helpful if you're concerned about phone
- charges. The default is no reminder.
-
- - Status Window
- This window shows the current status of AppleTalk Remote Access with the
- following messages:
-
- • "Idle..." when no connections are present or being attempted
- • "Waiting to answer incoming call...." when ready to accept calls
- • "Waiting for call back..." or "Dialing..." to show the stage of
- making connection or answering a call
-
- - Activity Log
- This maintains a log of incoming and outgoing calls and connections.
- The data wraps after 1000 entries. For auditing and tracking, you can
- cut and paste the data into spreadsheets or databases.
-
- - Network adev (Remote Only)
- The Remote Only adev is installed in the Extensions folder and appears in
- the Network cdev. You can disconnect from the local network and see only
- the remote network. Here are two situations where you might need to do
- this:
-
- • In the event of a network number conflict:
- When a resource on the remote network has the same number as a resource
- on the local network, you can access the remote resource using the
- Remote Only adev.
-
- • Only a printer port, and no other network connections:
- When you must use the printer port for something other than AppleTalk,
- you can use the Remote Only adev to free up the printer port. For
- example, a non-networked Macintosh with a serial printer connected to
- the printer port and a modem connected to the modem port.
-
- - Other Additions to tht Extensions Folder
- The installation process places the modem Connection Control Language
- (CCL) scripts in the Extensions folder. The scripts appear in the pop-up
- menu in the Remote Access Setup cdev.
-
- Installation also places the AppleTalk Remote Access and MNPLink Tool
- extensions in the Extensions folder. These extensions create and
- maintain a reliable connection.
-
- - Security
- AppleTalk Remote Access implements security in several ways:
-
- • Macintosh Level Security
- You can implement security from the Macintosh in these three ways:
-
- • Assign each user a password in the User record in the Users & Groups
- file. When receiving a call, the password goes through a DES
- encryption and authentication procedure similar to AppleShare.
- • Set AppleTalk Remote Access to call the user back at a predetermined
- number. If an unauthorized caller discovers a password, the call-
- back number will connect only the authorized phone number.
- • Disable access to the network so the caller can't see beyond the
- server Macintosh. Turn off file sharing to deny access to the
- server Macintosh as well.
-
- • Network Level Security
- The network administrator can set up a Security Zone using a HyperCard
- stack. The Remote Access Setup cdev detects this Security Zone, and
- requires a password to answer incoming calls. Unauthorized AppleTalk
- Remote Access servers can grant access to a network only after
- clearance from the network administrator.
-
- The AppleTalk Remote Access application must be open to see the connection
- document, status window, and activity log. The other components are
- independent of the application.
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- 15-Oct-91
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