Modem Pooling; Auto Connect/Disconnect - Intel Internet Station User Manual

technologies. If the ISP supports Multilink, you need to consider any additional
charges for its use.
Benefits of Modem Aggregation
Faster Internet and Information Transfer Access: decrease time spent on tasks
Readily Available Hardware: analog modems are readily available
Cost Savings: no need to pay for ISDN to increase access speed

Modem Pooling

Modem Pooling allows all users connected to the network access to the modems
connected to the Internet Station. Use extra modems for fax, data transfer, etc.
When you need to access a modem, select the program you want to use for your
task (DialUp Network, Microsoft Fax, etc.). The Modem Pooling software locates
an available modem and sends your file to it as if the modem where attached to
your PC. If you choose to use the Modem Pooling feature, you must assign at
least one of your modems for that purpose. Modems cannot be used for Internet
access and pooling at the same time. Each computer that will access the modem
pool needs to have the Modem Pooling software installed.
Benefits of Modem Pooling
Cost Savings: fewer modems and telephone lines
Office Wide Access to Modems for Fax and Data Transfer: easier task manage-
ment

Auto Connect/Disconnect

The Auto Connect/Disconnect feature makes sure that the connection to the ISP is
available when needed and off when not in use. The Internet Station configuration
looks for packets of information meant for the Internet. When the Internet Station
detects a packet, it automatically dials the ISP. Once connected a timer starts and
counts down to zero. When the timer reaches zero the Internet Station automati-
cally disconnects.
Benefits of Auto Disconnect
Cost Savings: do not pay for continuous access to ISP
Automatic Connection and Disconnection to the ISP: ease of account maintenance
To read more about Auto Disconnect technology, access the white paper at http://
support.intel.com/support/inbusiness/internetstation.
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