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From: dewhirst@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu
Subject: ARAClient 2.0
To: macgifts@mac.archive.umich.edu
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ARAClient is a control panel/application maker that adds value to AppleTalk
Remote Access. It adds several features that save time, keystrokes, RAM,
and add a measure of security. Most users could care less about the details
of telecommunications, they just want to get connected. This utility
provides a one-step connection scheme that promises to let users forget all
the details of network telecommunications. Users must be using system 7 as
well as have already installed Apple's AppleTalk Remote Access software.
ARAClient, and the Connector applications it makes, are intended to be used
in place of the Remote Access application that Apple provides.
ARAClient Features
Redial
The ARAClient control panel has a redial feature that lets you specify the
number of redials and the time interval between redials.
Port and Modem Settings
Modem CCL and port settings can be set/saved via the ARAClient control
panel and Connectors. The defaults are "ARA Setup Port" and ARA Setup CCL"
meaning the port and modem CCL set by the "Remote Access Setup" control
panel will be used unless another is chosen via the menu. These settings
are also saved in Connectors so that use of the "Remote Access Setup"
control panel can be avoided.
Hot Connect/Disconnect
The 'Connect/Disconnect' button responds to a carriage return or an enter
keydown, both in the control panel and Connectors.
Connectors
Connectors ensure that you won't even use the control panel much at all.
Since all most users want is to simply get connected, 'Connectors' that do
just that can be produced with a push of the 'Save Connector...' button on
the control panel. This button push will produce a Connector application
that you provide a name - usually that of the destination host. The
Connector has all of the information needed to get connected and does so
when launched.
Remote Access produces Connection documents, while ARAClient produces
Connector applications. The difference being the same as the difference
between a noun and a verb. Connection documents still need another
application to be useful, while Connectors do it all.
A favorite way to use Connectors is to place them in your Apple menu for
quick and easy access.
A major feature of Apple's ARA is the fact that you can make an alias of a
remote target while connected and use this alias to get you connected in
the future, simply by double-clicking on it. This is fine if you always
want to mount a server remotely, since aliases are file based, or if your
connection routine is always attended (ie. you're always present to give a
password).
The advantages of Connectors over aliases are:
1) They are not file-based (you may not want or need the overhead of the
Finder always checking your remotely mounted volumes).
2) Connectors are modeless - other apps can be running while a connection
is in any phase.
3) If desired, they can leave a small Status window on your screen showing
all the relevant stats.
4) You can disconnect and connect again from a Connector Status window.
5) They can redial if the line is busy.
6) They can be put in your "Startup Items" folder for automatic connection
at boot time.
7) Connectors can be "protected" via a checkbox in the "Save Connector"
Standard File Dialog. Protection means that the Connector can't be viewed
or edited by the control panel. Also, any change to important data, like
names, numbers, or encrypted passwords via any editor of ANY kind will be
recognized and will disable the Connector.
--
Rob Dewhirst
dewhirst@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu sysop@macrocosm.omahug.org
I would get help for my net addiction . . .
. . .if I could find the proper newsgroup.
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