APPLE REMOTE ACCESS MULTIPORT SERVER READ ME
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This document provides late-breaking news about the Apple Remote Access MultiPort Server not covered in the "Apple Remote Access MultiPort Server Administrator's Guide." You may need to refer to that guide to understand the use of several terms in this document.
Modems supported by the Apple Remote Access MultiPort Server
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The Remote Access MultiPort Server supports any Hayes-compatible 9600-bps or higher-speed modem with the appropriate script. Modem scripts for many popular modems are provided on the Apple Remote Access MultiPort Server installation disks, including:
United States
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V.fast modems:
- Motorola Codex 3260fast
V.32bis modems (14,400 bps):
- Hayes Ultra 144
- Motorola Codex 3260
- US Robotics Courier V.32bis
V.32 modems (9600 bps):
- Hayes Ultra 96
- Telebit T1600
- UDS/Motorola 3225
- UDS/Motorola 3227
- US Robotics Sportster
- US Robotics Worldport
ISDN support:
- Hayes ISDN Adapter
Germany
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25,000 bps:
- Motorola 326x (Fast) v2
19,200 bps:
- MDG 19K2-31 v2
- MDG14MX-22 v2
14,400 bps:
- euroScout v2
- PriCom 14.4 v2
- TELEJET 14400 v2
9600 bps:
- FURY 9600 TI v2
- MicroLink 9624 v2
2400 bps:
- CN-3532 SA Plus v2
- CN-3532 SA v2
- MicroLink 2410 v2
Switzerland
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19,200 bps:
- ZyXEL U-1496
9600 bps:
- FURY 9600 TI v2
- NOKIA PMD 9600
NOTE: The U.S. scripts listed above are also installed in all other countries.
9600-bps or higher-speed modem scripts included with the Apple Remote Access Client for Macintosh software can also be used with the Apple Remote Access MultiPort Server.
If you're familiar with connection control languages (CCLs), you can also write the appropriate script for your modem by using the "Apple Remote Access Scripting Guide" and the Modem WorkShop software, which are included with the Apple Remote Access MultiPort Server.
Using an MNP 10 modem
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MNP 10 is an error-correction protocol that allows for more reliable data connections made through cellular modems.
Cellular phones with modems that have MNP 10 capabilities generally cannot receive a callback from a server due to variations in how phones answer incoming calls. Use a different security verification method than callback for cellular clients.
Using a Remote Access MultiPort Server with an Apple Internet Router
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The Remote Access MultiPort Server may coexist on the same Macintosh with the Apple Internet Router version 3.0.1 or later. If Apple Internet Router 3.0 is installed, you must upgrade to Apple Internet Router 3.0.1 before installing the MultiPort Server. You may obtain this software through your authorized Apple reseller or representative or the Apple Customer Assistance Center.
Using the Remote Access MultiPort Server with AppleShare
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If AppleShare 4.0 is installed on the same Macintosh as the Apple Remote Access MultiPort Server is to be installed on, you must upgrade to 4.0.1 before installing the MultiPort Server. The Apple Remote Access MultiPort Server and AppleShare 4.0.1 can be active concurrently. You may obtain this software through your authorized Apple reseller or representative or the Apple Customer Assistance Center.
Using the Remote Access MultiPort Server with Macintosh File Sharing
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You cannot use the Remote Access MultiPort Server software concurrently with System 7 Macintosh file sharing. When you start the Remote Access Manager program, you will be asked to convert the Users & Groups Data File. After it is converted, only Remote Access Manager and AppleShare 3.0 (or later) can use the Users & Groups Data File.
Using the MultiPort Server on Macintosh computers with 7-inch NuBus Cards
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Macintosh computers that use 7-inch NuBus¬ cards only (such as the Macintosh Centris 610 and Macintosh Centris 660AV) may not be supported at this time by the Apple Remote Access MultiPort Server. Consult your authorized Apple reseller or representative for more information.
Using the Remote Access MultiPort Server with the built-in serial ports
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The built-in serial ports in your Macintosh are not available for use with the Remote Access MultiPort Server.
Automatically starting the Remote Access MultiPort Server
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If you want the MultiPort Server to start automatically after you restart your computer, or if you want the server to restart after a power failure, place the Remote Access Manager application (or an alias) in the Startup Items folder, located in the System Folder. The MultiPort Server will only start automatically if it was running the last time you quit the Remote Access Manager application.
Printing the Remote Access MultiPort Server Log
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For best results when printing the Remote Access Manager server log, choose Page Setup from the File menu and then select the following options:
1. In the Orientation section of the dialog box, select the landscape page orientation (the option on the right).
2. In the Reduce or Enlarge box, type 70.
Using the Remote Access MultiPort Server with a security zone
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If a security zone is advertised by a network router, make sure the security zone is available when Remote Access Manager ports are configured and turned on. Otherwise, when an Apple Remote Access user dials in, the user will be disconnected and the port turned off. See the "Apple Remote Access Security Zone Read Me" file (on the "Apple Remote Access MultiPort Server Toolkit" disk) for more information.
Zone lists and server performance
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Overall performance of the MultiPort Server may be diminished if a large number of zones are included as part of a user's zone access privileges. If you wish to allow or disallow a user's access to a large number of zones, it would be better to choose either "All Zones except listed" or "Only Zones listed," respectively. (See the section "Creating a New User" in Chapter 3 of the "Apple Remote Access MultiPort Administrator's Guide" for details on how to set these options.) Always try to minimize the number of zones in a user's zone list for best performance.
Reinstalling the Remote Access MultiPort Server software
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If you reinstall the MultiPort Server software and want to keep your server preferences and port configuration, move the MultiPort Server Preferences and Remote Access Preferences files out of your Preferences folder (in the System Folder) before reinstalling the MultiPort Server. After you reinstall the software, replace the newly installed MultiPort Server Preferences and Remote Access Preferences files with your original files.
NOTE: Only replace the MultiPort Server Preferences file with the original file if you know that your original file is not damaged. Your MultiPort Server will not start with a damaged MultiPort Server Preferences file.