Filter
Top Products
6 CommPlete 4000 Communications Server User Guide
Chapter 1 - System Overview
RASExpress
The CommPlete 4000 is equipped with factory installed RAS
Express
, an advanced remote access
software that enables network managers to configure and manage remote servers via web browsers,
through Telnet over an IP network, and via a GUI manager over both IP and IPX networks. Through
an a special software package bundled with the CommPlete 4000, RAS
Express
can also be
interfaced to standard Radius Authentication functionality (which resides on a separate PC). Radius
Authentication ensures security against unauthorized server access, and includes an integrated
Telnet server and Client. Built-in R log protocol support permits remote log-in to all hosts on the
network and RAS
Express
can facilitate remote software upgrades via standard TFTP protocol.
Ethernet Concentrator
Printer
EtherNet
LAN
Terminals
12345678 910111213141516
Ethernet 10BASET Concentrator
Model EN516TP/CA Active Hub for UTP Networks
File
Server
Print
Server
RASExpress
Software
Dial-Up
Lines
ISI5634PCI/8
Intelligent Serial
Interface Cards
ISI5634PCI/8
ISI5634PCI/8
ISI5634PCI/8
CommPlete 4000
Single Processor
Data Communications Server
SBC
Figure 1-2. Typical RASExpress Application
Additional noteworthy features include:
• Support for DHCP, a time saving feature that dynamically allocates IP addresses instead of
requiring network managers to allocate them manually
• Built-in SNMP agent enables third-party SNMP manager to administer the box
• Support of IP and IPX header compression and IP VJC header compression for increased
performance
• Call back support for Windows 95 client
• Remote Access Security on a per use basis for accessing IP only, IPX only, or both IP and IPX
• Keyboard or mouse operation
• Standard or User-defineable cover page
• Built-in web, telnet, and FTP access
Documentation Set Overview
The CommPlete 4000
documentation includes individual hardware and software manuals available
on the CD. Individual titles in your CommPlete 4000
documentation include the following:
• CommPlete 4000 Quick Start Guide
• System Overview and Chassis Manual
• Single Board Computer User Guide
• RAS
Express
User Guide
• RADIUS Server User Guide
• Serial Card documentation: ISI4608PCI, ISI4608UPCI, ISI5634PCI/8, ISI5634UPCI/8,
ISIHP-2S/2U/4S/4U/4SD