AppleShare IP Third Party AFP Client Products

This article provides information about software and hardware products that work with AppleShare IP to provide enhanced or additional capabilities.
AFP Clients

AFP Engage! URL Processor works with Web browsers, email readers and most other Internet applications to enable those applications to process AFP (AppleShare) URLs. With the AFP Engage! URL Processor, you can publish URLs to your AppleShare server on Web pages and send them in email messages. Works with URLs over both IP and AppleTalk.
Open Door Networks, Inc.

MountIP is an OSAX (AppleScript extension) that adds a new command to the AppleScript language, enabling users to write scripts that can mount AppleShare IP-based servers. It supports both anonymous as well as authenticated logins via the standard afp URL syntax. MountIP is FREEWARE, so use it and enjoy.

PC MACLAN Pro for Windows 95 is the only software suite to combine IP (Internet Protocol), LAN and remote access technology into one package for file and printer sharing between PCs and Macs. This powerful networking suite is the ideal cross-platform integration tool for applications in pre-press, content development, education and other Apple-dominated markets. Miramar's IP (Internet Protocol) Client technology lets users expand their networking capabilities by accessing any AppleShare IP server, whether located locally, at a branch office on the company WAN, or across the globe over the internet. Miramar Systems.

Unmounter is a shareware application that automatically unmounts unused shared disks and allows the user to remount them easily from the desktop. Unmounter is especially useful in remote access and dial-on-demand environments, where phone and ISDN lines stay open while AFP sessions are active. DouWere.

Vicomsoft SurfDoubler allows two computers to share Internet access via one connection device (including modem/cable modem/ISDN/ADSL) and one ISP account at the same time. An Automatic Set-up Wizard makes configuration simple for even the non-technical! More information and a free evaluation copy can be found at the Vicomsoft web site.Vicomsoft

Web Engage! enables the Web and FTP components of your AppleShare IP server to be easily found and accessed using the Chooser. The Web Engage! plug-in registers these services on AppleTalk, and the Web Engage! and FTP Engage! Chooser extensions let you browse for these services by zone and initiate access to the services through the Chooser--just the way you'd expect on a Macintosh! Open Door Networks, Inc.

Published Date: Feb 20, 2012