Lucent Technologies Unveils ORiNOCO Version 6.0 Software with Advanced Wireless Network Management Capabilities

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Lucent Technologies has announced the availability of its version 6.0 ORiNOCO software, which provides HP-OpenView network management and configuration tools and adds RADIUS-based media access control (MAC) authentication for the ORiNOCO high-speed wireless networking system. This new software features the innovative ORiNOCO PRO Manager tool that integrates the existing ORiNOCO management tools with an HP OpenView-based enterprise network management system, allowing for simultaneous management of multiple WavePOINT-II devices and system-wide updating of security keys, network names, bridge configuration settings, and software upgrades.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new version 6.0 ORiNOCO software includes HP-OpenView network management and configuration tools, as well as RADIUS-based MAC authentication for secure, high-speed wireless networking.
  • The ORiNOCO PRO Manager tool integrates existing ORiNOCO management tools with an HP OpenView-based enterprise network management system, enabling simultaneous management of multiple WavePOINT-II devices.
  • The new software allows for system-wide updating of security keys, network names, bridge configuration settings, and software upgrades using a single ORiNOCO HPOV management station.
  • RADIUS-based MAC authentication provides a centrally-maintained, database-based access control system that records users permitted to access the network and restricts unauthorized access by visitors with portable wireless devices.
  • The new software includes tools to install, monitor system performance, and add/change users throughout the entire network, including a new Control Panel Applet, an updated WaveMANAGER/Client, and the Comms Quality Indicator.
  • The software now supports Windows 95, 98, NT, and 2000, and has been certified as fully Wi-Fi compliant by the WECA Organization.
  • Anna Champness, Director of Product and Business Management at Lucent Technologies, stated that the new software meets customer demands for a standard tool to centrally manage hundreds of access points.

Statistics:

  • The new software is available as a free download from the ORiNOCO web site.
  • Lucent Technologies has more than 50 countries with installations of their wireless data communications systems.
  • The company is a global leader in meeting the networking challenges of the enterprise and ISP markets.
  • Lucent Technologies designs and delivers the systems, software, silicon, and services for next-generation communications networks for service providers and enterprises.

Sources:

  • Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU), "ORiNOCO Version 6.0 Software Enhances Wireless Network Management Capabilities," PRNewswire, May 30, 2000.
  • Lucent Technologies, "WaveLAN, WavePOINT-II, and ORiNOCO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lucent Technologies."