NetWAYS/ISDN

As a remote network and Internet access client for the professional user, NetWAYS/ISDN provides reliable, highly efficient and economical network access. Support for ISDN, GSM (including HSCSD) and ADSL makes NetWAYS/ISDN extremely versatile. Optimum interoperability and hence maximum investment security are ensured by support for a broad spectrum of standards. NetWAYS/ISDN is particularly recommended to connect branch offices, telecommuters, and field representatives, or for remote network maintenance.

Features at a glance

ListenpfeilProfessional remote network and Internet access for PCs and notebooks
ListenpfeilSupports ADSL, ISDN and GSM
ListenpfeilSupports virtual private networks (with IPsec) and dial-in access over ISDN or GSM

VPN

ListenpfeilIPsec with Authentication Header (AH) and Encapsulated Security Payload (ESP)
ListenpfeilInternet Key Exchange Protocol (IKE, RFC 2490), Main Mode and Aggressive Mode
ListenpfeilTunneling mode
ListenpfeilIPComp payload compression (Deflate, LZS, LZJH)
ListenpfeilSHA-1 and MD5
ListenpfeilAES, DES and 3DES encryption
ListenpfeilXAUTH and config mode

ISDN

ListenpfeilSupports PPP over ISDN (RFC 1618)
ListenpfeilPPP payload compression (Stac and MPPC)
ListenpfeilChannel bundling with two ISDN B channels
ListenpfeilLoad-sensitive dynamic channel bundling, with configurable thresholds
ListenpfeilHeader compression for TCP/IP
ListenpfeilDial-up and leased lines

ADSL

ListenpfeilSupports PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
ListenpfeilSupports PPP over AAL5 (PPPoA) with AVM FRITZ!Card DSL or FRITZ!Card DSL USB
ListenpfeilPPP payload compression (Stac and MPPC)

Costs and efficiency

ListenpfeilShort-Hold Mode with charge rate detection and rate profiles
ListenpfeilFilters: NetBIOS, SNMP, IP-Multicast
ListenpfeilSpoofing: ARP, NetBIOS
ListenpfeilISDN costs can be statically allocated to server or client ("charge one site only", COSO)
ListenpfeilConnection statistics and journal, including ISDN charges

Interoperability

ListenpfeilUnrestricted interoperability with AVM Access Server
ListenpfeilInternet service providers offering PPP over ISDN or ADSL (PPP over Ethernet or AAL5)
ListenpfeilRemote access servers or routers using PPP over ISDN (RFC 1618)
ListenpfeilIP masquerading/NAT
ListenpfeilISDN call-back and PPP multilink, BAP/BACP
ListenpfeilFiltering and spoofing in accordance with PSCP
ListenpfeilPPP data encryption (ECP, RFC 1968) using the Twofish algorithm and 256-bit key length
ListenpfeilGSM and HSCSD with FRITZ!GSM

User control

ListenpfeilMenu-driven connection set-up, line control and monitor
ListenpfeilSimply import a complete VPN configuration (with AVM Access Server)
ListenpfeilPermits automatic connection to the LAN, even before a Windows login
ListenpfeilControllable through an API for custom applications

System requirements

ListenpfeilIndustry standard PC with 64 MB
ListenpfeilIntel Pentium 90 or comparable CPU
ListenpfeilFor ADSL*: AVM FRITZ!Card DSL, AVM FRITZ!Card DSL USB or external ADSL modem over Ethernet and PPPoE
ListenpfeilFor ISDN*: AVM ISDN-Controller
ListenpfeilFor GSM: AVM FRITZ!GSM
ListenpfeilMicrosoft Windows XP, 2000, NT 4.0, Me or 98

*See also the system requirements of your ISDN or ADSL-Controller!