The JanaServer 2 is amongst other things a proxy server, that makes it possible for LAN members, everyone or a group as a part of the LAN, to access the internet via a Modem, ISDN or DSL connection.

For this the utility must be installed on the computer, that can access the internet by an installed modem, ISDN or a DSL adapter. No additional program on the other LAN computers is necessary.

Furthermore the JanaServer is an e-mail server that permits the users on the local net to send each other e-mails or make it possible for every single user to send e-mails over the internet.

Every user can have his e.mail account with a different provider. A HTTP server, which allows testing of local web sites or to serve an intranet, is also integrated. It is possible to set up Perl/CGI-, PHP3/4- and ASP-scripts for several functions you may want to have.

Further functions which are incorporated in the program: a FTP server, a DNS forewarder, acting as a DNS server in a LAN and gateway functions for FTP programs, Telnet, Newsreader and custom gateways.

Jana isn't a Router or NAT-(Network Address Translation) software, so that programs without Proxy/Firewall settings are not able to connect directly to the internet because no ports can be opened. This mainly concerns games and audio/video software over internet. Some of these programs may work with tools like Hummingbird's socks client or Sockscap.

For private use, schools, non-profit organisations etc. JanaServer 2 remains "Freeware". For commercial use JanaServer 2 becomes "Shareware". If you want to carry on using JanaServer 2 after an evaluation period of 30 days, you must register JanaServer 2.

Here are some key features of "Jana Server":

Easy to install
· Using a setup-routine
· Previous settings will be preserved
· Runs as a service under Windows NT / 2000 / XP
· Different languages are supported: German, English, Hungarian, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Czech, Chinese, Croatian,

Server
· Http / Ftp proxy server
· Proxy cache
· SSL supported internal servers and e-mail transfer
· Http server
· Reverse Proxy
· CGI / ISAPI for PHP, Perl und ASP
· SSI (Server Side Includes) ¡· file extension = *.shtml
· Protected directories with .htaccess and .htpasswd
· Virtual host names

· FTP Server
· Banner text possible
· IP-addresses and / or domain names may be blocked, if anonymous access to directories is permitted
· Manage max. number of simultaneous log-ins
· Brute-Force-Attack protection

· FTP Gateway
· Email Server
· Pop3 / Imap / Smtp
· Virus scanner integration
· Spam filter integration
· Execute external programs when receiving e-mails
· Notification, redirecting und copy functions
· Internal e-mail in LAN
· Local e-mail addresses
· E-mail groups

· Nntp (news) server
· DNS forwarder / server
· Sntp (TIME) server
· Socks 4/5 Proxy for i.e. ICQ, Homebanking, VNC
· Telnet gateway
· RealPlayer proxy
· Extra gateways

Comfortable configuration
· systray menu
· Remote administration with every html browser over LAN or WAN
· Clearly arranged configuration menus in HTML-format for all administrative tasks
· Users can set their email passwords and redirections themselves

Connection management
· Via standard gateway without DUN connection
· Different connections selectable, depending on time of day or days of the week
· External programs may be executed when running DUN (connect or disconnect)
· Disconnection after inactivity
· External proxy possible

Personalised User management
restriction for:
· Time range for weekdays
· Time range for weekends
· Maximum hours per day
· Maximum hours per week
· By IP address or IP range
· By user name
· Individual access rights for eacj proxy and gateway
· Specify blocked or permitted internet sites

Administrator friendly log files / monitoring
· 11 different log files
· Java-applet-monitor (DUN-disconnection, number of connections, etc.)
· Systray icon, colour coded status indication


Limitations:

· 30-day trial for commercial use