NetPak Plus

VM/386's network connectivity has reached new heights with NetPak Plus! NetPak Plus allows all your virtual machines to connect to networks, with the same functionality and flexibility as physical network nodes--including the ability to support remote network users. NetPak Plus gives you:

Remote LAN access.
Together with the remote user capabilities of VM/386, NetPak Plus provides a fast, cost-effective remote LAN-access solution. Remote users no longer need to dial into a dedicated PC on the LAN. Instead, several remote users can dial into a single VM/386 with NetPak Plus server and access their LAN applications simultaneously. Data-access is much faster than solutions based on remote-node technology. Remote users can dial in via PCTERM (included with VM/386) or off-the-shelf remote control software, allowing access to text or graphics applications.

Network security.
Each virtual machine has its own network ID, meaning that each VM/386 user must enter a separate login name and password on the network.

Single point of entry to multiple networks.
A single VM/386 with NetPak Plus server can support many different network protocols simultaneously. NetPak Plus "virtualizes" the host PC's Ethernet card, making each virtual machine "think" that it owns the card. This allows you to load IPX/SPX drivers in some virtual machines, TCP/IP drivers in others, and other Ethernet protocols in still more VM's.

Maximum file handles.
Because each VM is treated just like a physical network node, it can open up to 255 network files (the DOS limit).

Easy installation.
NetPak Plus sets up in seconds (really!).

NetPak Plus Specifications:
  • Operates with VM/386 Ver 4.0X.and higher
  • Supports the 3Com EtherLink III (3C509) standard network-interface card.
  • Supports all network protocols that support the EtherLink III standard. This includes all ODI, NDIS, and Packet Driver protocols. VM/386 and NetPak Plus support DOS clients for:
  • Novell NetWare 2.xx to 4.xx
  • Windows NT
  • TCP/IP (including NFS, FTP, etc.)
  • Artisoft LANtastic
  • Windows for Workgroups
  • Novell NetWare Lite and Personal NetWare \
  • Banyan Vines
  • Microsoft LanManager
  • All other networks with a 3C5x9 interface
  • For NetPak Plus pricing, click here

The speed, flexibility, and simplicity of NetPak Plus make it unparalleled in the industry and a fitting addition to the VM/386 family of products. For more information, contact your IGC Representative today.