How do Office WEB costs compare with other solutions?
Fisrt, you don’t need to purchase (and configure) a dial-up IP router device. With Office WEB, the router function is performed by the Office WEB server PC, which can be any networked Windows 95 or Windows NT workstation that has an ISDN adapter or modem. Second, you don’t have to purchase expensive firewall software–Office WEB includes a powerful firewall capability. Third, Internet LanBridge can provide Internet access for all LAN users using a low-cost individual dial-up Internet Service Provider (ISP) account. All other solutions require you to purchase the more expensive corporate LAN accounts. Individual dial-up accounts can be purchased for under $30/month, whereas corporate accounts range from $200 to $300 per month. The following table outlines the costs associated with connecting a LAN with Office WEB compared with the Ascend Pipeline 50, a popular dial-up router product.
