Patton Adds Dial-Out PPP, Call-Back, and PPP Uplink Capabilities to RAS Product Lines10.22.2004 New RedRAS™ software adds dial-out PPP, call-back, and PPP uplink features that enhance security while reducing equipment and operating costs for ISPs and enterprises GAITHERSBURG, Maryland - Patton Electronics—an industry leader in access, connectivity and VoIP—announces their free RedRAS software release 3.5.1 for customers with T1 robbed-bit, T1/PRI or E1/PRI connections. The no-charge upgrade includes dial-out PPP, call-back, and PPP uplink-over-T1/E1 capabilities for Patton’s popular and distinctive 2900 Series and 3120 remote access server product family. The expanded feature set enables new applications for ISPs and enterprises that offer enhanced security combined with reduced equipment and operating costs. Patton RAS owners can download the new software immediately from Patton’s web site at upgrades.patton.com. "RAS isn't dead, in fact, it's more popular than ever," said Scott Whittle, Patton's Director of Product Marketing. "That’s because dial-up is less expensive and more available than broadband—and will be for years to come. Plus, dial-up RAS is vital for teleworkers, business travelers, and users in under-developed remote and rural locations. Patton's versatile new RedRAS 3.5.1 upgrade gives ISPs and enterprises fresh ways to leverage this time-tested technology to expand their service offerings, reduce expenses, and grow their business." Mr. Whittle added. New feature/benefits in RedRAS 3.5.1 include dial-out with multi-link support for lower-cost high bandwidth uplinks, call-back for reduced telephony expenses and enhanced security, and Synch PPP uplinks for lower equipment costs. Dial-out PPP Patton's dial-out PPP feature with dial-on-demand allocates bandwidth dynamically so enterprises and ISPs can avoid paying for unused bandwidth on dedicated uplinks. Patton's dial-on-demand boasts a multilink capability that distributes outbound data among multiple modems to create an aggregated high-bandwidth pipe. As additional bandwidth is needed, the RAS automatically initiates a dial-up call and establishes a framed IP connection to a remote network. RAS administrators control the feature via configurable operating parameters. Patton's integrated packet filtering prevents unwanted outbound calls from unauthorized users or ping requests, ensuring security while further reducing costs. Dial-on-demand
is ideal for such enterprise applications as automated backups
to a remote data center. The RAS automatically sets up connections
and then transmits the data over multiple modems to the remote
center for storage. With dial-on-demand, ISPs can reduce expenses
by replacing costly dedicated uplinks with Patton’s "E1-on-demand"—a
dynamic pool of dial-out PPP uplinks. Synch PPP Uplink About
Patton's Remote Access Servers The following models are compatible with the new 3.5.1 software upgrade:
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