Network Distributed ISDN for Windows 2000

Network Distributed ISDN for Windows 2000 (NDI) provides and manages shared use of a server's ISDN-Controllers throughout the network. NDI allows LAN users to take advantage of the many ISDN-based communication applications, including telefax transmission direct from office applications, ISDN file transfer with other businesses, and on-line services such as e-mail and home banking. NDI manages the available ISDN channels and allocates them to LAN users dynamically, on demand. In this way NDI reduces the purchase and operating costs of PC ISDN communication in the local-area network. Moreover, NDI provides user-specific ISDN management and ISDN accounting, and ensures greater security in the network.

The NDI architecture

	NDI is a Windows XP, 2000, or NT system service that shares active ISDN-Controllers in the network
	The NDI client is installed on all Windows workstations in the LAN
	NDI's client/server communication takes place over the network protocol TCP/IP
	NDI supports any number of NDI clients (no per-user licensing)

NDI client: ISDN for all Windows workstations

	CAPI 2.0 applications interface for 16 and 32-bit applications
	Windows XP, 2000, NT, 98, Me or 95
	FRITZ! communications software for all NDI users
	Supports Microsoft DUN and RAS connections through the AVM ISDN CAPI Port Driver or the AVM NDIS WAN CAPI Driver

Installation and configuration

	Auto-installation in Windows XP, 2000 and NT
	Practical default settings for quick start-up
	Intuitive Windows configuration
	Detailed on-line Help

Management

	Central administration of ISDN use
	Monitoring of all activities, locally or through a Web browser
	NDI service and hardware status overview
	Detailed connection and user information
	Service and security messages
	Detailed CAPI traces

User and cost management

	Uses Windows' user database
	Dynamically enable and disable access to the NDI service
	Per-day limits on charges and connection up-time
	Block specific numbers or ISDN services
	Idle connections automatically cleared down after configurable delays

Accounting

	Dynamically enable and disable accounting for specific users
	Connection and charge information recorded for each user
	Totals
	Breakdown by time period
	Based on Microsoft databases

System requirements

	Server: - Intel 486 or Pentium-based PC with Windows XP, 2000 or NT 4.0 (Server or Workstation); at least 32 MB of RAM, 50 MB hard disk capacity; LAN adapter certified for Windows XP, 2000 or NT 4.0, TCP/IP network protocol; AVM ISDN-Controller B1, B1 PCI, C2, C4, T1, T1-B - For HTTP-based monitoring: Internet Explorer v3.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator, v2.0 or later.
	Client: - Workstation with Windows XP, 2000, NT, 98 or 95 and TCP/IP client software

Product variants and package contents

	BRI - 8 channels (German)
	PRI - 120 channels (German)
	Manual and CD-ROM included