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Software Announcement 202-289 October 15, 2002 IBM WebSphere Everyplace Connection Manager V4.2 Enables You to Extend Applications to Wireless Devices Over Multiple Networks
(Corrected on October 31, 2002)
Corrections were made to the At A Glance, Description, and Technical
Information sections of this announcement for technical clarification
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At a GlanceWebSphere® Everyplace™ Connection Manager (WECM) V4.2, offers:
OverviewWECM V4.2 allows enterprises to extend existing applications to mobile workers over many different wireless networks. WECM also allows service providers to provide multiple solutions to their customers. WECM V4.2 renames and reprices IBM Everyplace Wireless Gateway V2.1. These actions simplify the pricing structure and help to more closely align this product with other offerings in the WebSphere Everyplace family of products. WECM V4.2 is functionally the same as Everyplace Wireless Gateway V2.1. Refer to the Statement of Direction in this announcement for information about planned enhancements for WECM. WECM V4.2 is a distributed, scalable, multipurpose UNIX® communications platform that supports highly secure data access by both Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) and non-WAP clients over a wide range of international wireless network technologies, as well as LAN and WAN wireline networks. It integrates the WAP V1.2.1 standard support as defined by the WAP Forum together with award-winning IBM wireless technology for supporting standard Internet Protocols (IP) efficiently and securely over both IP and non-IP wireless bearer networks. WECM V4.2 includes a Secure Remote Access stack, Short Messaging Service (SMS), and a WAP stack. It integrates the supported international networks within a single UNIX gateway. Its ability to connect radio networks to wireline networks means that all supported devices, whether they be mobile or static, can access the network and applications via the same wireless gateway, regardless of the cellular or radio network. Users with different application needs (based on transmission costs, coverage, or devices) can select the best wireless network for their situation. Mobile users can use wired networks as well, such as an ISP connection or an Ethernet in a hotel room, and have highly secure access through the gateway to their applications. Visit the Pervasive Computing Division Web site at: Key PrerequisitesWECM requires:
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DescriptionWebSphere Everyplace Connection Manager (WECM) V4.2 replaces and reprices IBM Everyplace Wireless Gateway V2.1. WECM V4.2 is functionally the same as Everyplace Wireless Gateway V2.1. Refer to the Statement of Direction in this announcement for information about future releases of WECM. WECM V4.2 provides a standard communications interface (TCP/IP) to a variety of wireless, dial-up, and LANs with data optimization and security. The wireless client component of WECM provides an optimized and secure IP tunnel for communication through a variety of wireless and wireline networks. WECM V4.2 supports multiple platforms, including:
The key components of WECM V4.2 are the Wireless Gateway, the Wireless Gatekeeper, and the Wireless Client. Wireless Gateway The Wireless Gateway component of WECM V4.2 integrates data access from wireless and wireline networks so that applications and data can be made available to mobile users. Existing application programs using a TCP/IP interface may use either wireless networks or wireline networks. Using TCP/IP integrates communication under a common interface layer that shields network-specific details from the user application and provides network-specific enhancements such as data compression, data encryption, data optimization, and authentication. Functions that address the mobile and wireless environment include:
WECM supports a wide range of wireless and wireline networks, including cellular, public and private packet radio networks, satellite networks, internet connections, dial and LAN connections. When the Wireless Gateway is configured as a WAP gateway, it performs a protocol conversion to provide communication with WAP clients and HTTP Web servers. The WAP gateway listens for data and messages arriving from WAP clients and translates the Wireless Session Protocol (WSP) requests into HTTP requests that are forwarded to an HTTP proxy. The response headers are converted from HTTP into Wireless Session Protocol (WSP) response headers and the content is encoded from WML or WMLScript into binary XML (wbxml) and forwarded to the WAP client. The WAP gateway support includes:
The Wireless Gateway in WECM V4.2 can be configured to be a principal or subordinate node in a cluster of Wireless Gateways. In this manner the Wireless Gateway distributes and services communication requests and provides load-balancing efficiency. You When the Wireless Gateway is configured to be a messaging gateway, it enables a Web application server to send messages to a client, such as a pager or a phone in a wireless network. In a WAP network, the messaging gateway is a push proxy gateway (PPG). The messaging gateway supports several types of message modes: SMS, short message delivery over proprietary networks, WAP push, e-mail, and simple network paging protocol (SNPP). Examples of message operations include news, stock quotes, pager messages, broadcast messages, and notification of events such as e-mail arrival. Wireless Gatekeeper The Wireless Gatekeeper component of WECM V4.2 is an easy-to-use administrative interface that enables you to remotely define and manage any number of WECM Wireless Gateways from a variety of platforms, such as AIX, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT®, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP, Linux, and Solaris. The Wireless Gatekeeper can help you to securely configure wireless gateways, register users and mobile devices, specify logging and tracing controls, and perform other administrative tasks. The administration and configuration data is stored in a centrally configured LDAP directory. Multiple Wireless Gatekeepers can be defined to flexibly distribute administrative permissions and responsibilities. If you use the Wireless Gateway exclusively to support WAP clients, you can configure the Wireless Gatekeeper to display only WAP-related resources, thereby simplifying the administration process. Wireless Client The Wireless Client in WECM is software that runs locally on mobile devices. The Wireless Client code:
After the authenticated network connection to the Gateway is made, the Gateway assigns the client IP address (intranet or Internet) and via the Wireless Client, the IP applications on the mobile device can run wirelessly using the standard TCP/IP provided by the operating system on the mobile device. The functionality offered by the Wireless Client, in conjunction with the Wireless Gateway, enables improved performance and security. Since the Wireless Client is positioned below TCP/IP, network-specific details can be shielded from view inside a common interface layer. To the end user or application developer, or administrator, a radio network becomes just another network that does not require any specialized communication protocols or programming. Standard IP routing is supported, even over non-IP wireless bearer networks, permitting unbroken, end-to-end TCP sessions between applications on the mobile device and the application servers in the enterprise network. The Wireless Client is supported for use on devices running Windows CE Handheld PC Pro, Windows CE Handheld PC 2000, Windows CE Pocket PC 2002, Palm OS 3.5 and 4.0, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows XP. Support for WAP Gateway The Wireless Gateway, when configured as a WAP Gateway, provides connectivity for multi-vendor WAP 1.1 and WAP 1.2 client devices. WAP cell phones and WAP PDAs can connect to the WECM Wireless Gateway using a WAP microbrowser. The Wireless Gateway fully supports the WAP Wireless Session Protocol (WSP) to link the WAP microbrowser with connection-oriented and connectionless, security-enriched and non-secure, WAP services. Support for Standard PPP clients Another broad category of mobile client connectivity that is supported by WECM V4.2 is comprised of devices that can establish a Point to Point Protocol (PPP) connection to the gateway as the Network Access Server. For this PPP client support, no Wireless Client software needs to be present on the mobile device. With PPP connections, performance optimization is much less and security functionality is restricted to authentication (no encryption). With PPP connections, you will not receive the benefits of the Wireless Client such as data optimization. Replacement for Everyplace Wireless Gateway WebSphere Everyplace Connection Manager is a replacement product for Everyplace Wireless Gateway V2.1. Customers who have Everyplace Wireless Gateway installed and whose Passport Advantage coverage period is still valid are eligible to receive WECM for no additional charge, according to the terms of their Passport Agreement. The Everyplace Wireless Gateway user licenses of each eligible customer will be converted to a quantity of WECM processor licenses equal to the number of processors on which Everyplace Wireless Gateway was installed. New customers should purchase WECM V4.2 in a quantity equal to the number of processors on which they plan to use WECM V4.2. Product PositioningWECM V4.2 extends the IBM Application Framework for e-business and allows customers to extend their existing applications to the mobile portion of their workforce, over many different wireless networks, in an optimized manner that promotes security. This lets enterprise customers, suppliers, and employees conduct business virtually anywhere, anytime. WECM can be used together with other products in the WebSphere Everyplace family to enable highly secure wireless access and e-business. WECM V4.2 replaces Everyplace Wireless Gateway V2.1 and IBM intends to expand the capabilities of WECM in future releases. Statement of DirectionIt is IBM's current plan to expand the functionality of IBM WebSphere Everyplace Connection Manager during the first half of 2003. The enhancements may include, but may not be limited to, the following:
All statements regarding IBM's plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice. Reference InformationMore information about mobile and wireless computing, wireless devices, and wireless e-business can be found on the IBM Pervasive Computing Division Web site at: Refer to other IBM announcement letters for information about related products. Announcements can be found at: For more information about Everyplace Wireless Gateway, refer to Software Announcement 201-196 , dated June 26, 2001 (IBM Everyplace Wireless Gateway V2.1).
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Offering InformationProduct information will be available on day of announcement through Offering Information (OITOOL) at: PublicationsNo printed publications are shipped with this program. All documentation is provided in softcopy form with the program code, and can be viewed or printed by the customer. Technical InformationHardware RequirementsThe following is a minimum IBM eServer™ configuration for WECM V4.2:
The following is a minimum WECM for Solaris configuration:
The Wireless Gatekeeper component requires:
The Wireless Client requires:
Wireless Client disk space requirements: When you install the full Wireless Client image, it requires:
Software RequirementsWECM V4.2 should be installed on a new or overwrite AIX® installation. The following system software is required to use WECM:
WECM software requirements for Sun Solaris:
WECM V4.2 Wireless Gatekeeper software requirements: You can install the Wireless Gatekeeper component on any of the following operating systems with TCP/IP protocol installed:
WECM V4.2 Wireless Client software requirements: You can install the Wireless Client on any of these operating systems with TCP/IP protocol installed:
Planning InformationPackaging: WECM V4.2 is available through Passport Advantage as an electronic download and also on CD-ROMs in a Passport Media Pack. All of the supported languages, including English, are in the same media pack. The language is selected at the time of installation and configuration. In WECM V4.2 the previous product name, Everyplace™ Wireless Gateway, will still show in the product and in the documentation. The new name, WebSphere® Everyplace Connection Manager, will be incorporated in the next release. Ordering InformationThis product is only available via Passport Advantage. It is not available as shrinkwrap.
The charge structure for WECM V4.2 is based on a per processor one-time charge (OTC). Customers should order the applicable Passport part number in a quantity equal to the number of processors on which WECM will be used. The specific price each customer pays depends on the customer's entitled Passport Advantage level and discount percentage. Customers who purchased Everyplace Wireless Gateway using Value Units will have their Everyplace Wireless Gateway user licenses converted to WECM processor licenses in a quantity equal to the number of processors on which they are using Everyplace Wireless Gateway. For specific information for your existing Everyplace Wireless Gateway environment or the conversion to processor licenses, contact your IBM Pervasive computing representative. Passport Advantage
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WebSphere Everyplace Connection
Manager, V4.2
Processor, LIC/SW D51SGLL
MAINT 1 ANNIV
Processor, LIC/SW D51SHLL
MAINT 2 ANNIV
Processor, SW MAINT E00JQLL
RNWL 1 ANNIV
Processor, SW MAINT D51SILL
AFT LIC 1 ANNIV
Passport Advantage Media Packs Customers with active Passport Advantage software maintenance for Everyplace Wireless Gateway are entitled to receive the WECM V4.2 media pack per the terms of their Passport Advantage Agreement.
Media Pack Part Description Number WebSphere Everyplace BK01WML Connection Manager, V4.2 -- Multilanguage Media Pack Terms and ConditionsLicensing: IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA). Proofs of Entitlement (PoE) are required for all authorized use. Part number products only, offered outside of Passport Advantage, where applicable, are license only and do not include Software Maintenance. License Information (LI) Form Number: The LI is included in softcopy form with the program software. Program Services: Available until March 31, 2004 Money-Back Guarantee: If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program, return it within 30 days from the invoice date, to the party (either IBM or its reseller) from whom you acquired it, for a refund. This applies only to your first acquisition of the program. Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: Yes Passport Advantage Applies: Yes and through the Passport Advantage Web site at: In addition to the terms of the IPLA, WebSphere Everyplace Connection Manager (the program) includes unique terms and conditions relating to the use of client components. The specific terms are included in the LI document which is associated with this product. On or near the same date as the planned availability of the product, the LI for the program will be available for review on the IBM Software License Agreement Web site at: Software Maintenance Applies: Yes Software Maintenance, previously referred to as Subscription and Technical Support, is now included in the Passport Advantage Agreement. Installation and technical support for the product announced in this letter is provided by the Software Maintenance offering of the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement. This fee service enhances customer productivity by providing voice and/or electronic access into the IBM support organizations. IBM includes Software Maintenance with each program acquired during the coverage period. The coverage period means the period commencing on the date you acquire the program up to the first or second anniversary date, depending on whether you acquired coverage for one or two anniversaries. The coverage period for Software Maintenance acquired in the two months preceding an anniversary date will be extended to the next applicable anniversary date. While your Software Maintenance is in effect, IBM provides you assistance for your routine, short duration installation and usage (how-to) questions, and code-related questions. IBM provides assistance via telephone and, if available, electronic access, only to your information systems (IS) technical support personnel during the normal business hours (published prime shift hours) of your IBM support center. This assistance is not available to your end users. IBM provides Severity 1 assistance 24 hours a day, every day of the year. For additional details, consult your IBM Software Support Guide at: Software Maintenance does not include assistance for the design and development of applications, your use of programs in other than their specified operating environment, or failures caused by products for which IBM is not responsible under this agreement. For more information, about the Passport Advantage Agreement, refer to the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement Software Announcement 201-202 , dated July 10, 2001, or visit the Passport Advantage Web site at: IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line: No Other Support: Passport Advantage AIX/UNIX® Upgrade Protection Applies: No Entitled Upgrade for Current AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection Licensees: No PricesPassport Advantage For Passport Advantage and charges, contact your IBM Pervasive computing representative or authorized Business Partner. Additional information is also available on the Passport Advantage Web site: Global FinancingIBM Global Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified customers and Business Partners to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Offerings include financing for IT acquisition, including hardware, software, and services, both from IBM and other manufacturers or vendors, as well as commercial financing (revolving lines of credit, terms loans, acquisition facilities, and inventory financing credit lines) for Business Partners. Offerings (for all customer segments: small, medium, and large enterprise), rates, terms, and availability can vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit the Web at:
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