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  100% IBM-compatible high performance Twinax adapter for PC-to-AS/400 connectivity

Important Updates
 
  • We have a solution for Client Access V3R1M3 users under Win98. Please click here to download and install from IBM SF48155.
  • NetSoft NS/Portfolio Enterprise Version 3.11 now supports BOS Native Plus drivers in Windows 98. Download the patch by clicking here.
  Overview
  The Native Plus Twinax adapter permits PCs and PC printers to interface directly with midrange systems, enabling them to perform as enhanced IBM midrange terminals and printers. Based on a unique ASIC implementation, the Native Plus Twinax adapter provides functionality not previously available in any Twinax adapter.

The advanced hardware design of BOS's Native Plus Twinax adapter permits simple installation, operation without memory segment or IRQ configuration, and fast operation, eliminating most of the problems usually associated with Twinax adapters and improving workstation performance.

Native Plus Twinax adapter comes bundled with the high performance performance Native Plus software, and supports DOS, Windows 3.x, and Windows 95/98/NT APPC clients.

  Feature Highlights
 
  • Designed with BOScom Stealth Technology, which eliminates the need for dedicated memory segment and IRQ
  • Uses active, built-in filters for increased tolerance of noisy Twinax lines and Twisted Pair lines
  • Includes Twinax Wizard for easy installation and configuration
  • Contains Twinax Tracer for efficient troubleshooting
  High Performance Native Plus Software
  The Native Plus software comes bundled with Native Plus adapter and contains the BOScom OEM MAC driver that supports the IBM OEM Spec II interface.

Native Plus software supports the following APPC clients:
  • IBM AS/400 Client Access V3R1M3 (or higher) for Windows 95/NT
  • IBM eNetwork Personal Communications Version 4.2 (or higher) for Windows 95/NT
  • IBM eNetwork Personal Communications Version 4.1 for Windows NT
  • IBM eNetwork Communications Server Version 5.01 for Windows NT
  • NetSoft NS/Portfolio Enterprise Version 3.11 for Windows 95/NT
  • NetSoft NS/Elite for AS/400 Access Version 3.11 for Windows 95/NT
  • NetSoft NS/Router for AS/400 Access Version 3.11 for Windows 95/NT
  • NetManage Rumba V. 7.0
  Twinax Wizard Simplifies Configuration
  Native Plus software features a Twinax Wizard which is automatically activated to configure the Twinax adapter. The Twinax Wizard automatically detects the Twinax adapter card, assigns it an available address, and verifies the APPC connection to the host. In addition, it also detects the client type installed on the PC, verifies that the client supports the IBM OEM Spec II interface, and sets the configuration parameters accordingly.
The Twinax Wizard can be run at any time to check system connections.

  Ordering Information
  5400 Native Plus Twinax Adapter (ISA)
   
 
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