Welcome to the Atelier Web Security Port Scanner (AWSPS) 4.61
release!

Atelier Web Security Port Scanner (AWSPS) is an innovative network
diagnostic tool that adds a new dimension of capabilities to the
arsenal of network administrators, information security professionals
and all people concerned with safety on PCs.

AWSPS features a very comprehensive set of tools, some of them
unique, for in-depth assessment of Network Security:

* High-speed TCP Connect scanning engine, with adjustable maximum
number of simultaneously opened ports and no-connection time-out
adjustment.	
* High-speed TCP Syn scanning engine for Windows 2000 and XP
platforms with TCP/IP and ICMP packet capture, report on
Open/Retransmits, Close, Filtered ports, ICMP packet decoding and
much more.
* Fast reliable UDP Port scanner with intelligent test probing of
ports to confirm whether the host is up.
* State-of-the-art NetBIOS scanner (AWSPS Professional only).
* Unique Mapping of Ports to applications feature (Ports Finder).
* Local Connections and Listening Ports instant report.
* Local TCP, UDP and ICMP statistics instant report.
* Local Active Routes, DNS Servers and Persistent Routes.
* Local IP Statistics/Settings instant report.
* Local Transport Protocols/Winsock Service Providers list and
details.
* Local Addressing information table.
* Local Net to media information table.
* Local Interfaces Statistics/Settings instant report.
* Local Network related Local Registry settings.
* Comprehensive Local Area Network information, including NetBIOS
Names, LANA, Shares, Security Information, Groups/Users and running
Services.
* The most complete TCP/UDP ports database.
* Full-featured Time synchronyzer according to SNTP (RFC 1769), TIME
TCP (RFC 868) and TIME UDP (RFC 868).
* NSLookUp.
* Ping.
* Finger.
* Mail Abuse Blacklists client.


To keep up to date on the latest information about AWSPS -- check our
WWW page at:

   <URL:http://www.atelierweb.com/pscan/index.htm>.
   

REQUIREMENTS
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AWSPS 4.61 requires the following:

* PC compatible with 486 processor (Pentium® or comparable processor
recommended).
* Windows® 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000 or XP. Windows 95 requires the
Windows Sockets 2.0 for Windows 95 Update, downloadable from
Microsoft (ws2setup.exe or w95ws2setup.exe). Windows NT/2000/XP will
require Administrator privileges or raw-sockets access in order to
use some features.
* Installed TCP/IP protocol support with Winsock 2.
* 16 MB of RAM (64 MB or more recommended) 
* 1 MB of available hard disk space
* Display adapter with 800x600 or better resolution.

Note: AWSPS 4.02 or later require version 4.71 or later of
Comctl32.dll. This means that users of Windows 95 or Windows NT
should have installed Internet Explorer 4.0 or later.

INSTALLING AWSPS 4.61
=====================

When you unzip the distribution you must run the Setup.exe to
install the program.

Once you have supplied the necessary setup information and AWSPS is
operational, press F1 to display the online help.

REMOVING AWSPS 4.61
===================

To remove this product, go to Control Panel/Add Remove Programs and
select Atelier Web Security Port Scanner (v. 4.6x).

REGISTERING
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This program is released as shareware. Its evaluation version is
freely distributable (see file LICENSE.TXT for details).

You may use this program for a period of 15 days/15 executions free
for evaluation purposes. After the evaluation period you are expected
to either register this program, or remove it from your computer.

A registration fee of $32.50 is required for a Single User license or
$75.00 for a Company license. A list of registration fees for 1
year/major release and life time unlimited upgrades is available on
our site at http://www.atelierweb.com/pscan/order.htm.

Registration entitles you:

* To upgrade to the fully functional unrestricted Professional
Version of the software.
* Whenever available, to receive free reserved editions within your
license period, including expansion units (Plug-ins).
* To be directly informed of new releases.
* To receive by e-mail technical support and free advice.

Register by Credit Card on our Web site at
http://www.atelierweb.com/pscan/order.htm

Other payment options are available following the same link.

DOWNLOAD INFORMATION
====================
The last version of AWSPS can be downloaded by ftp from the awsps
directory of the following site:
<URL:ftp://atelierweb.com>

The latest program information is available at
<URL:http://www.atelierweb.com/pscan/index.htm>

CONTACT:
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Please let us know what you think!  Contact us through the forms
available at http://www.atelierweb.com/support.htm.
Send mail if you have suggestions or ideas for enhancements.
Mail: Atelier Web
      Apartado 328
      2675 Odivelas
      Portugal
	  