WinGate v3.0 Release Candidate 2

NOTE: Install Keys are listed towards the end of this document.

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Deerfield.com is proud to announce the upcoming release of WinGate 3.0, the
latest version of today's most popular Internet sharing software solution.

Scheduled for release in January 1999, WinGate 3.0 features new technological
innovations and architecture that vastly simplify and improve the installation
and use of WinGate as an Internet sharing solution.

WinGate 3.0 contains all of the functionality of WinGate 2.1, including the
ability to share virtually any Internet connection with a network, support for
the widest range of Internet applications, comprehensive security and auditing
tools, and HTTP caching, but builds on a new architecture that allows for
numerous improvements that are revolutionary to the Internet sharing software
industry. Designed to be easy to install, intuitive to use, and more
transparent to the end user, WinGate 3.0 also offers a new product line,
WinGate Home, specifically designed for the home network user.

New Features

Positioned to be the new standard in Internet sharing software, the new design
of WinGate 3.0 boasts many new features, including:

Minimal Server Configuration - Improved installation wizards and new
architecture simplify the installation of WinGate 3.0 and greatly reduce
configuration requirements of the WinGate server.

Default Secure Installation - WinGate 3.0's installation wizard configures for
maximum security by default, greatly simplifying the process of using WinGate
to secure an internal network.

Interface Improvements - WinGate 3.0's Gatekeeper and other user interfaces are
improved to be more intuitive and easy to use.

No Reconfiguration Necessary for New Protocols - WinGate 3.0's open
architecture eliminates the need to reconfigure the WinGate server to
accommodate new and emerging TCP/IP based protocols.

Client Installation - WinGate 3.0 now includes client software that
automatically configures the client computer to use WinGate and eliminates the
need to configure client applications, allowing for simple and transparent
usage of client computers through a WinGate server.

Dial Monitor - Client computers can now monitor the status of the WinGate
server's Internet connection with WinGate 3.0's Dial Monitor.

No Mobile Reconfiguration Necessary - With WinGate 3.0, mobile computer users
will no longer be required to reconfigure network settings between WinGate and
direct connection settings, WinGate's new client software automatically
configures a computer to use WinGate or direct connections.

Product Changes

1. WinGate 3.0 Versions

With the release of WinGate 3.0, a new version of WinGate, WinGate Home, will
also be introduced, and a new naming scheme will be applied to the different
versions of WinGate:

WinGate Home 3.0 will be introduced as a simplified version of WinGate
specifically designed for the home network user. WinGate Home will be available
for 3 & 6 users.

WinGate Standard 3.0 will replace WinGate Lite 2.1 as the name for the standard
version of WinGate. WinGate will be available for 3, 6, 12, 25, 50 and
unlimited users.

WinGate Pro 3.0 will remain as the name for the WinGate 3.0 version of
WinGate Pro 2.1.  WinGate Pro will be available for 6, 12, 25, 50 and unlimited
users.

2. License Sizes

The license sizes across the entire WinGate 3.0 line will be changing. The
following changes will take place with the release of WinGate 3.0:

With the release of WinGate 3.0, license sizes will include the connection from
the WinGate machine itself. This has resulted in an apparent change in the
license sizes. For example, a 5 user WinGate 2.1 license size would be
equivalent to a 6 user WinGate 3.0 license size.

The 10 user license size (9 client + 1 WinGate server) in WinGate 2.1 will
become a 12 user (11 client + 1 WinGate server) license size in WinGate 3.0.

Two new license sizes will be introduced: 25 and 50 user. Both the 25 and 50
user license size will be available only in the WinGate Standard and WinGate
Pro versions.

3. Pricing

A pricing increase will accompany the release of WinGate 3.0. A detailed list
of suggested retail prices for WinGate will be available in January 1999.

4. Upgrades

All WinGate users that have purchased a WinGate 2.1 license BEFORE September 1,
1998 will be able to upgrade to WinGate 3.0 for a fee. All WinGate users that
purchase WinGate 2.1 AFTER September 1, 1998 will be eligible for a free
upgrade to the same or approximate WinGate 3.0 license size. Further
information on the upgrading procedure for WinGate 3.0 will be available in
January 1999.

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Important: A limitation of Release Candidate 2 is that the NT Client will not
install yet. If you attempt to install on an NT machine, it will default to
WinGate server and not provide an option to select the client. This limitation
is a function of the current implementation of Winsock 2.0 on the Windows NT
4.x platform and will be corrected in a future Winsock release.

Note: If you receive an install error stating that you are using the wrong
version of ctl3d32.dll, you can either proceed with the installation by
selecting OK or you can place the updated ctl3d32.dll in your
Win95/98 \windows\system directory and rerun the installation. This is a Wise
installation error and does not affect the actual WinGate installation.

The Windows 95/98/NT software download includes both the client and server
components so you will only need to use the version for your operating system.
A WinGate 3.0 beta key is required for use. Please review the currently
supported WinGate 3.0 versions prior to use.

Having trouble installing over your existing WinGate version? Please review
this procedure, which addresses a failed uninstall of the client due to it
being active during the uninstall process.

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Install instructions:

Server

1. Stop the WinGate engine by going to Start/Programs/WinGate/Stop WinGate
   Engine.
2. Close the WG Engine Monitor (tray app) by right clicking the icon and
   selecting exit.
3. Execute wingate30rc29x.exe (Win95/998) or wingate30rc1nt.exe (NT).
4. Follow the onscreen prompts, ensure the "Configure this machine as a
   WinGate Server" radio button is selected.
5. The WG Engine Monitor will activate on the next system startup.  To
   manually start it, navigate to the WinGate installation directory and
   execute WGEngMon.exe.

Client

Note:  The client app can not be installed on Windows NT.  Windows NT
clients must be configured to utilize WinGate 3.0 in the same fashion as
WinGate 2.x (application configuration to function through a proxy server).
WinGate 3.0 Home only supports Win95/98 clients.

1. Perform the WinGate server installation (above).
2. Ensure any internet applications that execute at startup are disabled or
   removed from the startup group (ICQ, etc...)
3. Restart the client PC.
4. Execute wingate30rc29x.exe or wingate30rc1nt.exe (either executable can 
   be used on the client pc).
5. Follow the onscreen prompts, ensure the "Configure this machine as a
   WinGate Client" radio button is selected.

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The following trial keys are provided for WinGate 3.0 Beta Testers. Please
select which size/type you prefer to test. Enter keys exactly as they appear
here (we recommend you copy & paste them into GateKeeper).

Keys expire: 1/05/99 1:00:00 PM 

License Name: WinGate 3 beta tester

WinGate Home

3 User License: F1A6AABA719A7CB48CA35E13
6 User License: F1A6AABA719A7CB481A65E13


WinGate Standard

3 User License: F2A6AABA719A7CB483A35E13
6 User License: F2A6AABA719A7CB480A65E13
12 User License: F2A6AABA719A7CB49AAC5E13
25 User License: F2A6AABA719A7CB495B95E13
50 User License: F2A6AABA719A7CB4BC925E13
255 User License: F2A6AABA719A7CB48F5F5E13


WinGate Pro

6 User License: F3A6AABA719A7CB487A65E13
12 User License: F3A6AABA719A7CB499AC5E13
25 User License: F3A6AABA719A7CB494B95E13
50 User License: F3A6AABA719A7CB4B3925E13
255 User License: F3A6AABA719A7CB48E5F5E13
 
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Explanation of currently supported versions

Below are the currently supported client / server combinations for this WinGate
3.0 Beta release.

Client                      Server          Versions Supported

Windows 95/98               Windows 95/98   Home, Standard, Pro
Windows 95/98               Windows NT      Home, Standard, Pro
Windows NT                  Any Server      Standard, Pro (must use proxies)
Windows for Workgroups      Any Server      Standard, Pro (must use proxies)
Macintosh                   Any Server      Standard, Pro (must use proxies)

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