Apple Remote Access MultiPort Server 2.

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PCI version

The Apple Remote Access MultiPort On the client side, the Apple Remote
Server provides a flexible, scalable, and Access Client software is also designed with
secure way to offer network access to large efficiency and productivity in mind. From
numbers of remote or mobile users. Used its single-step installation to such produc-
in conjunction with one or more Apple tivity-enhancing features as full Mac OS
Remote Access Serial Cards, it allows a integration and extensive connection-
Features Macintosh computer or a Workgroup management capabilities, it provides
Server to support up to 16 simultaneous everything users need to help them get
Ease of use
• Takes only minutes to set up a server and to
dial-up connections.1 This provides an ideal their work done easily and efficiently—
add users or ports as needed solution for workgroups or entire organi- wherever they are.
• Provides built-in context-sensitive help
zations that want to enable employees to Users can also be confident that their
Multilevel security work productively and efficiently no matter work will be secure. The Apple Remote
• Provides a variety of sophisticated security
features, making it one of the most secure where their location—whether at home, Access MultiPort Server offers a host of
remote access servers available out of town, or even out of the country. sophisticated security features that allow
• Is supported by leading third-party security
vendors, so administrators can choose to Unlike conventional complex server administrators to maintain the integrity
augment its built-in capabilities with software, the Apple Remote Access of the network. These features—such as
additional security modules
MultiPort Server is designed to stream- password aging, location validation, and
Scalable solution line administrative tasks, while maximiz- the ability to filter access to services—
• Allows a Macintosh computer, Power
Macintosh computer, or a Workgroup ing administrator productivity and control. make it one of the most secure remote
Server to support up to 16 simultaneous The software installs in minutes and features access servers available. And because
dial-up connections 1
• Runs on a variety of Macintosh computers, sophisticated management capabilities, its security architecture is supported by
so you can choose the system that’s allowing administrators to flexibly man- leading third-party security vendors,
appropriate for your needs
age and maintain connections. Adding administrators can choose to augment
Powerful administrative capabilities
• Allows flexible port configurations
ports is simple, and the server features the server’s built-in security features with
• Offers comprehensive user-management an automatically generated activity log additional challenge-and-response
facilities that can be exported to a variety of security modules.
• Tracks resource usage and automatically
generates an activity log that can be programs for further analysis.
exported for further analysis
Flexible client capabilities
• Supports a variety of connections, including
cellular and ISDN 2
• Is fully integrated with the Mac OS, so
remote users can work with such familiar
tools as the Chooser, Alias Manager, and
the Finder
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The Apple Remote Access MultiPort Server includes support
for 6 ports and is available for Power Macintosh computers
and Workgroup Servers with a PCI expansion bus (Mac OS
based). Support for 12 or 16 ports requires purchase of 1 or 2
additional Apple Remote Access MultiPort Server packages
respectively.

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ISDN and cellular connections require additional Apple or
third-party products.

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 Apple Remote Access MultiPort Server 2.1
PCI version

Technical Specifications Error detection/data compression

• Includes several built-in components that allow for
Administrator control and monitoring error-free and optimized delivery of data
• Ability to monitor and manage server activity by port
—Smart buffering (developed by Apple Computer, Inc.)
for data-transfer optimization
and user
—MNP, an industry standard for error detection
• Ability to broadcast messages or send them to
selected users —V.42bis, an industry standard for data compression
• Ability to adjust connection time by user Specifications
• Ability to disconnect any single user or all users • Maximum number of simultaneous connections: 16
Ordering Information • User name maximum length: 31 characters
Security
• Password maximum length: 8 characters
• User name and password authentication
Apple Remote Access MultiPort Server • Total number of user records: 8,192
• Adjustable password length
Order No. 436000Z • Maximum connect time: selectable
• Filtering of network services by account
• Apple Remote Access MultiPort Server • Maximum number of activity log entries: 32,767
• Ability to disallow client use of Save Password option
software and installer on CD-ROM disc
• Account disable after specified number of password Licensing information
(includes support for six ports)
failures • Comes with license to install Apple Remote Access
• Apple Remote Access Client software and
• Password aging MultiPort software on a single Macintosh and to
installer on CD-ROM disc (with license to
• External security architecture (for example, for install Apple Remote Access Client software on up
install software on up to four client systems);
additional client software can be purchased providing challenge-and-response authentication to six systems.
separately through a third-party security module) • Additional client software must be purchased or
• Callback feature that verifies the user’s identity by licensed separately; consult your authorized Apple
• PCI 6-port Serial Card
returning calls to a predetermined phone number reseller or representative for information.
• Apple 6-port RS-232 Cable
• Activity log for recording user and server activities
Apple Remote Access Client • Administrative password option System requirements
(single-pack) For the server side
Modem support and scripts • A Power Macintosh with 1 or more PCI expansion
Order No. 402000U
• Modem scripts are available for a range of Hayes- slots and at least 8MB of RAM
Apple Remote Access Client compatible modems and ISDN terminal adapters. • Macintosh System Software 7.5 or later
Volume licenses for Client software can be • Additional scripts may be available. Contact your • A hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, and an Apple
purchased for quantities of 25 or more users; modem manufacturer for more details. SuperDrive floppy disk drive
consult your authorized ClarisPLUS reseller • If you understand connection control languages • Apple Remote Access Serial Card and Apple 6-port
or representative for purchasing information. (CCLs) and are an experienced programmer, you may RS-232 Cable (included)
be able to write the necessary modem script yourself. • One or more Hayes-compatible 9,600 bps/V.32 or
Product specifications are subject to change.
The Apple Remote Access Modem Toolkit includes higher-speed modems
Check with your Claris reseller for the most
everything you need to write these scripts. • Apple Remote Access Client
current information about product specifica-
tions and configurations. Network types supported For the client side
• Support for any AppleTalk network; the most • A Macintosh computer with at least 4MB of RAM
common network choices include: (8MB for Power Macintosh)
—LocalTalk • Macintosh System Software 7.1 or later
—Ethernet (version 7.5 or later required for Power Macintosh)
—Token Ring • An Apple or other Hayes-compatible modem
(14.4 kbps or faster recommended)
Connection types supported
• Modem cable with hardware handshaking
• Standard telephone
• Apple Remote Access Personal Server or MultiPort
• Cellular*
• ISDN*
Server (or any Apple Remote Access–compatible server)
Claris distributes Apple software products * ISDN or cellular support requires additional third-party products.
and is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Apple Computer, Inc.
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