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LANCOM Systems launches firmware for IPv6; Testing now possible with several LANCOM products(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Aachen, -- LANCOM Systems, the network specialist based in Germany, now offers for its business VPN routers a beta version of its operating system LCOS with support for the new Internet address standard IPv6. Available for free from the LANCOM web site, the update LCOS 8.61 (Beta 1) is based on version 8.60 with the addition of IPv6 capability. This exclusive trial version allows IPv6 to be tested with many current LANCOM network components, even before the widespread introduction of the new standard. Also available is the corresponding version of the Windows configuration tool LANconfig 8.61 (Beta 1). New features in LCOS 8.61 and LANconfig 8.61 The new version of LCOS allows direct IPv6 access over DSL connections that are based on IPv6 or dual-stack enabled. It is also possible to operate a number of different tunnel techniques for IPv6 Internet access, even if your local provider does not support native IPv6. The configuration program LANconfig facilitates the setup of IPv6 Internet access with a configuration wizard. Device searches and configuration can also be carried out via IPv6. The range of IPv6 functions in the operating system will be gradually expanded in the coming months, the focus being on the firewall and VPN functionality. The LANCOM homepage area (http://www.lancom.eu) dedicated to IPv6 provides various techpapers on migration and tunnel technology, ready for download now. Also available on the LANCOM web site is further information on the IPv6 Addendum to the Reference Manual. LANCOM Systems background LANCOM Systems is the leading German manufacturer of reliable, innovative network solutions for the commercial and public sectors. The focus is on solutions for high-security site connectivity (VPN) for branch offices, enterprises and public authorities, and also on the wireless networking (WLAN) of public and corporate applications. LANCOM Systems GmbH is headquartered in Wrselen near Aachen and has sales offices in Munich, Barcelona and Amsterdam. Your editorial staff contact: Eckhart Traber, LANCOM Systems GmbH Tel: +49 (0)89 665 61 78 - 67 Fax:+49 (0)89 665 61 78 - 97 [email protected] http://www.lancom.eu Aachen local court, HRB 8889 Managing Director: Ralf Koenzen Sascha Smid AxiCom GmbH Tel: +49 (0)89 800 908 - 27 Fax: +49 (0)89 800 908 - 10 [email protected] http://www.axicom.de Munich court of registration, HRB 116738 Managing Directors: Martina Brembeck, Julian Tanner Our comprehensive Internet press service: LANCOM Presslounge: http://www.presse.lancom.de ((M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected])). (c) 2012 M2 COMMUNICATIONS |