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Xylogics Remote Annex Family
Part Number: 2001-PSA1
Asynchronous 8-port, IP, Self-Booting, Thick Ethernet with Life-Time Warranty. 110V.



The Remote Annex family extends your corporate network so that users can work anywhere - at home, in a hotel, or in a remote office at any time. It is the next generation of network access server that provides users with remote client access, multi-user host access, and remote office access. Integrating these three key functions in one high performance, scaleable, easy-to-use design makes it the perfect choice for evolving enterprise networks.

Transparent Remote Client Access

Remote Annex provides users with transparent dial-in access to Ethernet LANs. Users can access e-mail, databases and file servers residing on Novell NetWare, TCP/IP and AppleTalk LANs as if they were directly connected to the network.

Remote client access is simple using FastLink II. FastLink II client software comes with all models of the Remote Annex featuring IPX - free of charge. Remote users running MS-DOS or Microsoft Windows can easily point and click using a graphical user interface to remotely connect to the LAN. If the connection unexpectedly disconnects, FastLink II automatically redials and reconnects the session allowing the user to continue working without interruption.

UNIX users can dial-in to the network using Telnet or any industry standard IP client software available from manufacturers such as FTP, NetManage, or Wollongong. Remote Apple users can use a standard Apple-supplied ARA client.

When users dial into the network from a remote location, Remote Annex automatically detects which protocol the user requires and dynamically configures the port. Network managers do not need to dedicate ports, servers, or telephone lines for multiprotocol environments, significantly reducing the cost and complexity of setting up a remote access solution.

Remote Annex can be used for shared dial-out service for individuals connected to a NetWare LAN or running UNIX who require access to information services such as the Internet.

For users requiring large file transfers or access to graphic-intensive applications, remote control may be the remote access method of choice. Remote Annex comes with remote control software satisfying all your remote user needs.

Multi-user Host Access

Today the corporate network includes decentralized, multiprotocol, geographically dispersed users and applications. Host-based applications that run on UNIX, DEC VAX systems and IBM mainframes remain critical to the enterprise. With TCP/IP, DEC LAT and IBM TN3270 support, Remote Annex enables users to access to these applications without having to install complex protocol stacks or purchase high-end PCs when terminal emulation can do the job.

Remote Office Access

For remote offices that do not generate enough data traffic to justify a dedicated leased line, using Remote Annex as a dial-up router is a flexible, cost-effective, and centrally managed solution. Branch offices running NetWare or UNIX can be linked to the corporate network on an "as needed" basis. Remote Annex can automatically establish a dial-up link to exchange information transparently, without user intervention.

Extensive Modem Support

Remote Annex supports industry standard V.34 modems with data transfer rates up to 115 Kbps. Remote Annex supports modem pooling and modem queuing. Modem pooling allows users to share fewer modems minimizing total hardware investment. If all modems are busy when a remote user dials-in, then modem queuing puts the user into a "wait queue" until a modem is free. Remote LAN users benefit from the convenience of dialing one telephone number to access a wide range of network services.

Remote Annex also supports external devices such as external ISDN adapters, X.25 PADs, and frame relay devices.

Wide Area Protocol Support

For WAN connections, the Remote Annex family supports Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP), and Compressed Serial Line Internet Protocol (CSLIP). This gives the network manager the flexibility to use the protocol best suited for their network environment.

Configuration and Management

Remote Annex can be configured and managed from anywhere on the network. Remote Annex can be managed using Telnet, Annex Manager, or any SNMP-based management system such as HP OpenView, IBM Netview, and SunNet Manager.

Motif-based Annex Manager is an SNMP, graphical user interface that simplifies management configuration by providing a library of common configuration parameters. Annex Manager can be used as a stand-alone configuration tool or in conjunction with any SNMP-based management system.

Security

Security is paramount when extending the network beyond the corporate office. Authorized remote users can reach all the information they need while potential intruders are deterred by multi-level security features.

Remote Annex provides a comprehensive set of security features such as automatic dial-back, multi-level password protection, user authentication, audit trails, PPP PAP security, NetWare Bindery, Kerberos and support for third-party authentication applications such as Security Dynamics SecurID.

Scaleable Remote Annex Family

The Remote Annex family consists of the Remote Annex 2000 and Remote Annex 4000. Ideal for smaller or departmental networks, Remote Annex 2000 is a standalone remote access server, offered with 8 or 16 ports.

Remote Annex 4000 is a chassis-based remote access server, expandable from 18 to 72 ports, and is performance optimized for larger networks. Available as a standalone unit or rack-mounted, the Remote Annex 4000 is ideally suited for enterprise network environments.

Remote Annex is offered in a variety of configurations. It may be purchased as a single protocol server for Novell IPX or TCP/IP or as a full multiprotocol server with a complete enterprise feature set.

The Xylogics Solution

Regardless of your remote access needs, Xylogics has the solution for you. As the leading vendor in remote access, no other company can offer high performance, scaleable, reliable, flexible, and easy-to-use solutions backed by the industry's only lifetime hardware warranty.*

Purchasing the Remote Annex is only the beginning of our partnership. Xylogics offers a variety of flexible support programs that are designed to provide you with the highest level of support and service. We want to ensure that you derive satisfaction from our products and services during their lifetime within your network.

*Limited lifetime hardware warranty

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