Announcement

Tactical Software Releases Version 4.3

December 21, 2004 — Version 4.3 of the Tactical Software product line began shipping today.  The following release notes summarize the changes in this release.

TacServe COM Port Server

• Formerly called the DialOut/Server Modem Server.  Name change reflects use in both modem and serial server applications.
• Adds user authentication on each connection.
• User interface now in the Microsoft Management Console (MMC), with remote management from other PCs.
• A free option for DialOut/EZ and Serial/IP Redirectors 4.3 and later.
• Compatible with DialOut/IP 4.3 and later.
• Can be installed with DialOut/Server version 4 license keys.
• Supports up to 256 ports and SSL encryption, controlled by redirector license.

Serial/IP Redirector

• The Options tab in the Advanced dialog contains a new setting for the timer used by the COM Port Control Keep-Alive mechanism.

All Redirectors

• SSL/TLS protocol negotiation method can be specified on a per-port basis.
• The Configuration Wizard now provides more detailed diagnostic output when it encounters mis-configured Proxy settings.
• The GUI for selecting a Presets file now supports auto-completion. Additionally, the Port Monitor displays the name of the Preset being used (if any) for every open COM port.  (Does not apply to COM/IP Redirector.)

All Products

• OpenSSL library updated to version 0.97d