LAN Distance

On the road again?  If you need to access your local area
network when you are away from the office IBM's LAN Distance is
the answer for you. LAN Distance is a software solution that lets
your portable computer or remote PC access your LAN as if it were
on the network.  It is the most powerful, flexible, and
easy-to-use way to connect to any network you are authorized to
access.

LAN Distance consists of two components:

  1. LAN Distance Remote for OS/2 and Windows lets you connect
     your remote PC to another PC, or to a LAN through a
     connection server.  It provides a graphical user interface
     for connecting to the LAN and the necessary interfaces to
     let your LAN-bases applications to run remotely.  LAN
     Distance Remote supports two connectivity options.
     Connecting to the LAN Distance Connection Server allows the
     remote PC to access NetWare and other LAN resources as
     though it were physically connected to the LAN.  Or, using a
     peer networking product such as Personal Netware, a LAN
     Distance Remote PC can connect to another LAN Distance
     Remote PC and share files and printers.

  2. LAN Distance Connection Server for OS/2 provides the ability
     to "bridge" your LAN to a wide area network, allowing access
     from remote PCs.  Powerful security features make certain
     that only authorized remote users have access to you
     critical LAN resources.  The LAN Distance Connection Server
     allows unprecedented freedom to choose your remote access
     configuration.  LAN Distance is a software solution that can
     support up to 128 concurrent communications sessions and
     does not require a dedicated PC.  LAN Distance Connection
     Server (8 Port) for OS/2 has the same features as the LAN
     Distance Connection Server.  For smaller environments, it
     provides a lower-cost alternative supporting up to eight
     remote PCs at the same time.


LAN Distance Highlights

  Low Cost per connection. Since LAN Distance is a software-only
  solution that doesn't require a dedicated connection server or
  special PC hardware, you get not only outstanding
  cost-performance, but also an easy upgrade path as your
  organization and remote computing needs grow.

  Application Transparency. LAN Distance extends your LAN
  applications to wide area networks using the same LAN application
  programming interfaces.  This allows you to run your LAN
  applications remotely with complete transparency.  LAN Distance
  supports all major network applications such as IBM LAN Server,
  Novell Netware, Artisoft LANtastic, Windows for Workgroup,
  Communications Manager/2, PC/3270, TCP/IP, DB2/2,
  Person-to-Person, Lotus Notes and many others.
  High Performance. Sophisticated filtering techniques minimize the
  amount of unnecessary traffic on the dial-up connection.  Users
  have found that most interactive applications have response times
  similar to when they are physically on the LAN.  Even batch
  applications, such as file copies, are still remarkably
  responsive.

  Remote Connectivity. In addition to exceptional asynchronous
  communications, LAN Distance supports synchronous, ISDN and X.25
  connections.  LAN Distance also provides an extension to the
  industry standard NDIS LAN device driver, allowing standard PC
  communications adapters to be supported.

  Advanced security features. A variety of security features are
  included to protect the integrity of LAN resources, including
  user ID/passphrase, call-back, terminal address identification,
  security administration and configurable security policies.  In
  addition, LAN Distance provides a generalized security exit that
  allows you to interface to third party authentication servers.
  LAN-to-LAN.  While attached to the central LAN, you can have the
  LAN Distance Connection Server "dial off" the LAN to another LAN
  or remote PC.  This allows you to connect, or "bridge," for an
  occasional connection or back-up alternative.

  LAN Shuttle. Using the LAN Shuttle feature, users can run the
  same applications and access the same data through identical user
  interface whether they are physically connected to the LAN or
  dialing in remote.

  Graphical User Interface. LAN Distance provides and
  object-oriented with extensive on line helps to guide the user
  through administration or remote computing.


Hardware Requirements

  Personal computer with i366sx (or compatible) microprocessor, or
  higher

  Supported Communications adapter and Modem (9600 BPS minimum)

  Supported LAN Adapter (Connection Server)


Software Requirements

  Connection Server - OS/2 2.0 or higher

  Remote for OS/2 - OS/2 2.0 or higher and appropriate LAN
  application

  Remote for Windows - Windows 3.1 or higher and appropriate LAN
  application



IBM Announcement Letter

  In the US 294-267

Ordering Information

  US Part Number

   52G8358   LAN Distance Remote for OS/2 and Windows
   52G8364   LAN Distance Connection Server (8 Port) for OS/2
   52G8370   LAN Distance Connection Server for OS/2
   52G8376   LAN Distance Connection Server Upgrade for OS/2


  Note: The hardware and software requirements shown above are
  intended to provide approximations and are, in most cases,
  incomplete.  Refer to the IBM announcement latter or consult with
  your IBM Marketing Representative or IBM Authorized Remarketer
  for specifics.  Additional Part Numbers may also be available for
  specific ordering purposes.  For additional information, or to
  order, contact your IBM Marketing Representative, your IBM
  Authorized Remarketer, or call 1-800-342-6672 in the United
  States; or in Canada, 1-800-465-7999.