Features And Benefits - Axis 2490 User Manual

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Features and Benefits

Easy to Use - The AXIS 2490 is completely independent of any other server and requires no
special hardware or software. All you need is Netscape Navigator 4.x or above, or
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x or above. The AXIS 2490 has complete plug-and-use
functionality - all you need do is assign a valid IP address.
The AXIS 2490 connects directly to Ethernet or Fast Ethernet networks,
Simple Installation -
Its Web-based interface greatly simplifes the installation process, and allows a seamless
integration into your networking and application environments.
Supporting TCP/IP, HTTP and other protocols, the AXIS 2490
Open Standards Environment -
can be used in mixed environments, such as Windows, UNIX, Macintosh and OS/2.
Integrates easily into other WWW/Intranet applications and CGI scripts.
Simple Administration - Configuration and management via the product's own Web-based
Administration Tools. Adjust the settings for; serial ports, security, the network etc,
directly from your browser.
Security - Data protection is normally implemented by your Network Administrator using
the unit's security settings in combination with an organization's Internet firewall. The
Administrator can decide whether individuals, groups, the whole company or the whole
world may access your Serial Server. The AXIS 2490 supports multi-user password
protection. Furthermore, when using the serial ports in TCP/IP mode, it is also possible to
specify Allowed Users and Allowed IP-addresses.
Axis' renowned chipset technology is built on an open architechture that is
AXIS Technolgy -
streamlined to provide device connectivity independent of any file server.
The AXIS 2490 is driven by a powerful AXIS ETRAX 32-bit RISC processor.
Linux Operating System - Including a Boa Web server, the Linux operating system provides a
stable platform for open-source development in future releases of the product. In
accordance with the GNU General Public License, Axis have published the kernel for this
product at http://developer.axis.com/. Axis would like to thank Paul Phillips, who wrote
Boa; and Larry Doolittle, who is now enhancing and maintaining this free software -
published at www.boa.org.
Complimentary Software - AXIS IP Installer - for quick installation of multiple units.