Access Server The Upgrade from Version 1.01 to Version 1.2 ENHANCED and NEW FEATURES May 16, 1991 INSTALLATION: Installation is now much easier but also much more powerful with many more menu choices. Improved ONLAN: > ONLAN/PC is now compatible with NACS/NASI. That is, ONLAN/PC users will be able to reach an Access Server by calling out through a NACS. > Several improvements in ONFILE have been made including: - An easier to use menu driven interface. - XMODEM support. - The ability to see files. > Scripting is now available which will allow "automation" such as dialing back at a particular time. Memory: > The configuration of base RAM is somewhat more efficient which should result in APPROXIMATELY the following increases: - With CGA +94K - With MDA +84K - With HGC +50K - With VGA & EGA +75K > Expanded Memory was formerly restricted to 400K per session. The amount can now be selected by the Administrator. Waiting Cue If someone calls into the Access Server when all of the sessions are in use they will be placed in a waiting cue and given a session when one becomes available. 16 Sessions: 16 DOS sessions are now available instead of the past limitation of 15. More 3270 Sessions All 16 sessions can now be 3270. Micro Channel Compatibility: (see below) Cards in Addition to WNIM+ and WNIMZ80: - Two IBM 16 bit Microchannel Cards - IBM Realtime Interface Coprocessor Multiport (ARTIC) - IBM Realtime Interface Coprocessor Multiport/2 (ARTIC) - Two Newport Systems Cards - ACI (Asynchronous Communications Interface) 8 Port - XCI (X.25 communications interface) 2 Port - 12 Specialix Cards - SI/4, SI/8, SI/8-422, SI/PS16 16 Bit - SI/PS4, SI/PS8, SI/PS8-422, SI/PS16 Microchannel - SI/E4, SI/E8-422, SI/E16 32 Bit NOTE: Some of these cards have 8 or 16 ports thereby decreasing the number of cards required to support 16 connections. Improved X.25 Support: THe XCI Card will enable a user to send up to 16 Access Server Sessions through a single X.25 line. Carrier Detect (CD): Modems and particularly multiplexers that brought CD high when powered on formerly where difficult to use with Access Server and CD had to be tied to DTR to correct the problem. This will no longer be required. IPX Connection: In addition to connecting directly and over telephone lines it will now be possible to connect via a NetWare LAN. Additional Modems: Many additional modems are now supported including the Hayes Ultra 9600 and modems capable of speeds up to 38.4KBS. Please see the Rules of Thumb for Access Server Version 1.2 for a full list. Leased Line Leased line support has been improved. Increased NetBIOS Support: A patch will be available which will allow up to 16 NetBIOS sessions. View Indicator: An option is available to show a "happy face" a corner of the workstation screen if a console operator is viewing the workstation's session. Appletalk Support: MacIntoshes will be able to connect via Appletalk if NetWare 3.11 and NetWare for MacIntosh 3.0 is used. Sessions on Console The Access Server machine can now be used as a workstation. Such DOS sessions will have 20K more RAM than "remote" DOS sessions. Increased Security: - Administrators will now be able to force connection and/or LOGIN to a particular file server. - Support for encryption devices and other third party that enhance security such as secure modems. - Dialback can now be from a specified port. - The Administrator can now control the length of time a session will be held suspended awaiting reconnection. Added Management Functionality: > The console can now be used by the Administrator from a remote workstation this includes the ability to reset ports and sessions remotely. > Individual and group User Profiles cab now be written which among other things: - Restrict the number of sessions per user. - Restrict the amount of time available on the system to the user. > The console screen can now show either IPX statistics or port statistics. This should help trouble shooting significantly. > New audit trail tools. COST - The upgrade is free for customers who purchased Access Server of or after 4/1/91. - If Access Server was purchased before 4/1/91 the upgrade price is $875. - The Upgrade may be purchased from a Novell Gold or Platinum Reseller or directly from Novell (800-346- 7177). Customers outside the U.S. and Canada should contact their local Novell Authorized Reseller.