File:           WHATSNEW.TXT 
Product:        NCP Secure Entry Client Linux
Version:        Version 2.21
Manufacturer:   NCP Engineering GmbH, 90499 Nuremberg, Germany

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Latest Release Info. - NCP Secure Entry Client Linux
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New features of version 2.21 relative to version 2.20
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1.  Support of multi-function cards for UMTS/GPRS

If a multi-function card for UMTS/GPRS is installed, then an additional field 
appears with the connection type "GPRS/UMTS". This field shows field strength, 
connection type (UMTS or GPRS), and the network. In addition, the current 
connection type can be switched and the network can be changed.

2.  Menu item for SIM PIN entry for multi-function cards

The menu for the multi-function card has been extended with the "SIM PIN Entry" 
option. The menu option is only active if the SIM PIN has not been configured, 
or if it has not been entered.

3.  PIN handling for SIM has been reworked

PIN handling for the SIM has been completely reworked to support the multi-
function card (UMTS/GPRS). The necessary request for PIN or PUK entry is 
automatic. If entry of the PIN/PUK is interrupted, then it can be called later, 
via the menu. In addition, the current PIN or SIM can be changed via the menu.

4.  Configuration correction for the SIM PIN for UMTS/GPRS

If the SIM PIN of the multi-function card has been entered incorrectly, then 
there is a request to enter the PIN when a connection is set-up, which then is 
corrected in the configuration.

5.  Extension of the display for the field strength of multi-function cards

The field strength is also displayed with percentage values in the field for the 
multi-function card, in addition to the graphic bar level display.

6.  Log file for a multi-function card

If a multi-function card for UMTS/GPRS is installed, then a log file is written 
in the log directory of the Secure Client, with the following columns.
        1st  Column:   Time
        2nd Column:   Current field strength
        3rd Column:   Average field strength of the last minute
        4th Column:   Average field strength of the last 5 minutes
        5th Column:   Average field strength of the last 10 minutes
        6th Column:   Current network type (UMTS or GPRS)
        7th Column:   Current network
An entry is created every 10 seconds; however the entries are only written to 
the file every 5 minutes. A log file is created with the name "mfc<DATE>.log" 
for each day. The log files for the last 7 days are saved.

7.  Log entry when setting up a connection (reason for the set-up)

If an existing connection is disconnected, then the system writes a log entry in 
the Client's logbook citing the reason why the connection was disconnected.

8.  Log entry when disconnecting a connection (field strength status)

If an existing connection is disconnected, then the system writes a log entry in 
the Client's logbook citing the last field strength status values for UMTS/GPRS.

9.  "MAC address" parameter in the firewall rules

The parameter, "MAC address", has been removed in the rules under "General" in 
the firewall settings.



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For further information please consult the Web-Site: www.ncp.de
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NCP engineering GmbH, Nuremberg, Germany
11/18/2005
