This specification list includes features from all the different versions of INET:

• INET for DOS version 3.xx in 3 flavours: INET, INETM and INETL.
• RINET for DOS (TSR) version 3.xx in 2 flavours: RINET and RINETS.
• INET for Windows (16-bit) version 3.xx
• INET for Windows (32-bit) version 6.xx

Note that all the features are not necessarily in all the products. Please ask support@gpvno.co.za should you need to confirm a certain feature in a certain version of INET.

1. Terminal emulation
2. Telnet
3. FTP and file transfers
4. Print services
5. IRMA: automated remote management
6. Windows operation
7. DOS operation
8. Gateway (IP router) functionality
9. Multiple gateway operation
10. Modem dial support
11. Configuration support (DOS)
12. Diagnostic tools
13. Licensing
14. Local support
15. Features added to INET due to client requirement
16. Features in development
17. Features in planning

1. Terminal emulation:

• The current range of emulators are:
• IBM 3270/8/9/E,
• *IBM 5250,
• DEC VT100/220/330, ANSI, SCO ANSI, Linux console
• Data General D211,
• HP 700/92,
• *Sperry UTS60,
• *Burroughs T27 (TD830 / ET1100) and
• Adds VP
• Wyse 50.
  • (* Sold as separate products.)

• Easy key mapping with over 750 function keys.
• Screen and host printing to multiple remote printers.
• Windows programs with COM/Automation interface.
• Full script language including special functions like:
  • Execute external DOS/Windows programs.
  • Addressable cursor.
  • IP and MAC address reporting.
  • Screen and data stream reads.
• Colour and 132-column operation.
• Multiple sessions can be established (unlimited under Windows).
• Mouse support with cut&paste and custom automation.
• DOS support for third party emulators using the Interrupt 14 (INT14) interface.

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2. Telnet

• Client service with terminal emulation or serial terminal support (Terminal server).
• Serial port server for attaching serial host ports (Serial multiplexer).
• Telnet servers for DOS (Remote Console).
• RLOGIN is also supported.
• SSL or SSH secure connections.
• Report IP and MAC addresses.
• Server can activate scripts and remote commands.

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3. FTP and file transfers

• All FTP clients (including Windows) support batch file processing.
• Windows FTP client provides both menu-driven and command line user interfaces.
• Windows FTP client with COM automation interface.
• Stand-alone FTP client (batch mode) under DOS using the RINET API.
• Firewall friendly FTP clients and servers (passive mode).
• Unix format file list in the FTP servers to cater for lame FTP clients that did not implement the standard NLST command.
• FTP servers with:
  • User access and level control.
  • Built-in personal firewall and active break-in protection.
  • Remote command execution.
  • DOS FTP server as transient or TSR program.
• File transfers can be done via all printing options by using INET’s “Print to file” option.
• IND$FILE and Natural file transfers are supported by the 3270 emulator.
• Most line-based terminals (like the VT family) offer Log and Read options.

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4. Print services

• Socket (or IP) printing server and client for network printing from any host to any printer including PC printers.
• Both LPD and LPR print server and clients are implemented allowing bi-directional services to and from UNIX hosts.
• Print via telnet using “slave”/”back”/”pass-through”-printing.
• LPR client programs to use any LPD print server.
• 3287 printer client for TN3270E (“session bound”, RFC 1647 and SCS) and Natural file printing.
• Up to four printers per host under DOS, including serial printers.
• Multiple print options under Windows for formatted and unformatted data.
• Plain text or fancy formatted printing from legacy applications.
• Automated post print processing via COM/Automation or third party programs. (E.g. print to e-mail.)
• Formatted printing includes: printer escape sequences, 80/132 column selections, RTF, INET propriety printer independent escape sequences.
• Templates supported for RTF (Natural via mail merge) and direct (raw) jobs.
• Print destinations include: to file, direct to port (raw), to printer driver via GDI, to third party software.
• Various remote printing options to multiple destinations.

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5. IRMA: automated remote management

• IRMA (Inet Remote Management Application) is an optional module.
• It supplies automated updates and file distribution.
• It allows distributed file servers over a WAN.
• Updates are spread over time to avoid peak traffic.
• Remote command execution.
• Supports third party software also.
• Maintain multiple images (packages or applications) for multiple types of clients from one central point.
• Uses HTTP as the most robust protocol for file distribution.
• Firewall and NAT friendly.
• Built-in security.

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6. Windows operation

• Network management systems:
  • 16-bit: INET allows selective override functions.
  • Standard registry usage allows MS policies or Novell management systems.
  • IRMA allows automated remote management.
• Multiple simultaneous sessions (unlimited). All applications running as separate Windows programs.
• Component Object Model (COM) capabilities (OLE, Automation, VB and ActiveX Scripting, etc.) allows custom GUI developments and interfacing with third party software.
• SSL (TLS) and SSH security.
• Drag-and-drop network printing.
• FTP batch processing.
• For Windows 3.1 the TCP/IP stack is implemented as a standard 16-bit Windows Winsock DLL and EXE.
• MEMOREX keyboard support for 3278 emulation.

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7. DOS operation

• Simultaneous running of up to ten Terminal and/or File transfer sessions with menu driven and/or hot-key switching between sessions.
• User definable menu system.
• Remote control of PC’s
• Choice between two packages:
  • Benefits of integrated package with all services:
    • Menu driven interface for ease of use.
    • Concurrent operation of all server and client services.
    • No memory use when not running INET.
  • Benefits of RINET TSR with individual applications:
    • Use with third party applications e.g. SQL client/server.
    • Use of network print services from any application e.g. word processors.
    • Concurrent use of TCP/IP and other DOS applications.
    • Ideal for embedded applications.
• Support standard and VESA VGA modes.
• Very low disk, RAM and CPU requirements.

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8. Gateway (IP router) functionality

• INET for DOS supports CONCURRENT multiple interfaces to Ethernet, Token Ring, X.25, HDLC, SLIP and indirectly to Arcnet, Pronet or any other network supporting NetBios or IPX with routing between the various networks.
• Dynamic alternative routing provides for high network availability.
• Routing protocols like RIP (versions 1 and 2) and Proxy ARP are used for dynamic adaptation to route changes.
• An INET for DOS workstation can be used as an IP router at the same time.

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9. Multiple gateway operation

• The capabilities mentioned above makes INET for DOS workstations usable in complex networks with multiple gateways and multiple interfaces.
• Support for multi-port serial boards like Boca, DigiBoard and LCS.

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10. Modem dial support

• Modem support under DOS and Windows (PPP, SLIP and CSLIP).
• Automatic on-demand dial-out and dial-in support is provided to use in low cost, low traffic applications.
• It is possible to use a modem pool to reach a number of dial-up destination networks, which are more than the available modems with dynamic reconfiguration of the routes.

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11. Configuration support (DOS)

• Domain name service (DNS) support.
• Automatic IP address allocation:
  • BOOTP support is the default when the IP address is not set.
  • DHCP is supported.
  • A propriety facility, SETHOST, for file server based networks.
• Adjustable timings for BOOTP and DHCP requests.
• Network bootstrapping is available (Diskserve).

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12. Diagnostic tools

• Protocol tracing.
• Extensive status information.
• Extensive statistical information.
• Remote diagnostics and support via the Remote Console server and IRMA.
• Windows applications with trace facilities.

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13. Licensing

• INET is licensed for the number of concurrent users and not the number of PC's on which it is installed.
• INET site-licenses make provision for running the SAME copy of the software on multiple PC's and even loading the software from a central server.
• Upgrading INET to a later revision does not involve a license change for the first year.
• Maintenance contracts (software assurance) give access to all INET upgrades.
• Site licenses can be upgraded incrementally to a larger number of users.
• InetLicenseService allows multiple users on Windows Terminal Server.

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14. Local support

• As INET is locally developed in South Africa, problems can be addressed immediately without time zone, language and other international trade impediments.
• Support is also given from our web site: http://www.gpvno.co.za.
• INET has been developed to make optimal use of the technology infrastructure and unique business demands of South Africa.
• Specific requirements for the local market have been and can in future be incorporated.
• Over 55 000 copies of INET has been sold locally guaranteeing a strong commitment to the SA market.
• INET is dynamically being enhanced and expanded to feedback from users.

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15. Features added to INET due to client requirements

• Feedback from users for new features is welcome.
• Various improvements in user interface and functionality. E.g.:
  • More pre-defined keyboard layouts
  • More map-able keys
  • Better menu layouts
  • Formatted printing from legacy host applications
  • Customisable install program
  • More configurable options for telnet icons
  • More ping options and statistics in INET for Windows (16-bit)
• More automated install and set-up procedures.
• Much expanded print options in all the Windows products.
• LPD has options to add form feeds to jobs or to translate single LF to CR/LF for badly configured applications and printers.
• New keyboard definition dialog with more user-friendly features and more programmable keys.
• Character translation table for EBCDIC on the 3270 emulators.
• InetFont to include Venda and Sotho characters not available under Windows.
• An InetFont to yield a full screen on 1024x768 resolution.
• Various previously DOS only features have been developed for Windows also.
• SSL (TLS) and SSH security.
• COM automation, OLE, ActiveX scripting.
• RTF printing for print servers.
• IBM 5250 emulator added (DOS and Windows).
• FTP server options to execute commands.
• Direct serial support for the line mode 32 bit terminal emulators.
• Linux console configuration.
• IRMA: INET Remote Manager Application to perform remote updates and maintenance of INET and third party software.
• IND$FILE file transfer for the 3270 emulators.
• Various custom print options.
• User definable spool directories for printing.
• The on-line help is updated and expanded.
• INET for DOS improvements:
  • INETM (mini model) to use less memory.
  • INETL (large model) make more memory available for defining many interfaces as required in large async gateways or for large TCP window sizes.
  • Keep-alive for idle TCP servers.
  • Token ring had multiple ring support added.
  • Adjustable timings for BOOTP and DHCP requests.
  • Custom configurable menu.
• The RINET TSR has been reduced in size with the following additional functionality:
  • DNS
  • BOOTP
  • DHCP
  • More functionality in certain API calls
• RINETS is the RINET version with support for Serial interfaces added.
• PPP with Van Jacobson compression
• ROM-able (embedded) versions of the DOS and 16-bit Windows TCP/IP and applications.

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16. Features in development

• Servers that start like Services under Windows NT.
• Java versions of the terminal emulators.
• Windows CE versions of the terminal emulators.

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17. Features in planning

• A print client that acts as a print driver.
• Graphics VTxxx terminal emulators.
• A text based XTERM terminal (vtx).
• Linux versions of the terminal emulators.

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