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webROCKET
webROCKET Internet Optimizer is a powerful, easy-to-use program
for Windows® 95, 98, NT, 2000, and Me which boosts your Internet connection
speed by up to 200%.
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Turbo-Surfer
Get guaranteed faster page downloads.
Up to 220% modem speed increase.
- Turbo-Surfer modem booster optimizes internal settings automatically.
- It speeds up surfing in minutes whichever modem you use.
- It works on all computers running Windows.
- It is suitable for all users - DSL, Cable or AOL.
- It comes with 24 months free upgrades and technical support.
- Turbo-Surfer carries a full guarantee.
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IPexpress
IPexpress is another utility that considerably improve your Internet
speed. IPexpress will eliminate the time consuming DNS lookup for getting the IP
addresses for frequently accessed servers. Also, with its Host Blocker feature
will prevent your computer to load
anything from the blocked servers (recommended to be used with advertise and
banner servers). IPexpress holds a local table of DNS-IP addresses and tell your
browser to check that table before asking the DNS at your ISP. Therefore there
is a local search without generating TCP/IP network traffic at all, and your
computer goes DIRECTLY to the server IP address!
(DNS lookups occur whenever you use URL for finding an Internet resource).
Got LAN?
Multimodem routers--such as Multi-Tech Systems' ProxyServer, Ramp Networks' WebRamp 300e, and 3Com's OfficeConnect Remote Dual Analog Router--fill an important niche for computer users on a small LAN. These routers allow sharing of two or more bonded modems at close to double speed, for people who can't obtain or can't afford ISDN, cable, or other high-bandwidth technologies. In addition, they enable multiple users to share Internet access accounts.
More Modems, More SpeedThe Multi-Tech ProxyServer has three built-in K56flex modems; 3Com's OfficeConnect includes two built-in x2 units. The WebRamp 300e can support up to three external modems of your choice, though it doesn't come bundled with any. Of course, for each modem you plan to use in any of these systems, you'll need a corresponding phone line, as well as an ISP that has multimodem support--all of which will jack up your monthly costs.
Multi-Tech's $699 ProxyServer installed easily once we connected it to the PC's serial port. The software walked us through key configuration steps at installation time. The friendly interface should make implementing future changes fairly easy.
The WebRamp 300e, at a list price of $499, combines the functions of a router and a network hub, linking to up to four computers. With its external modem ports (modems are not included), the WebRamp is the only device we examined that has no preference for V.90, K56flex, or x2: Just make sure to buy modems that meet the standard your ISP uses. The WebRamp's capabilities roughly matched those of the ProxyServer--minus the dial-in support. But it added DNS (domain name service), which permits dynamic IP addressing, and it included browser-based configuration and automatic setup for Windows clients. Ramp Networks' COLT (Connection Optimated Link Technology) leverages the PPP protocol to allow users to employ different ISPs to connect each of the modems.
3COM'S OfficeConnect Remote Dual Analog Router (about $745 ) was also easy to configure. But unlike ProxyServer and WebRamp, it was short on built-in services.
We give our nod to the WebRamp 300e. It meets virtually all Internet routing requirements for small or home offices, and sets up in just a few minutes. Most important, it is simple to expand--so you won't pay for modems you don't use. The best course may be to get the WebRamp 300e with one modem now, and expand it later as you add more phone lines.
--Tom Yager
