Concierge software CD auto-runs, when inserted on any Windows host machine, to display an online installation guide. It provides hardware requirements for creating a server or appliance server out of a standard 486 or higher PC, including network installation and client setup. It also contains a Windows based Install Utility that auto-senses network parameters, before transferring pre-configured OS and related software from the CD onto the target PC - to convert it into either a dedicated new network (gateway) or network-ready appliance. Using a standard web browser based Graphical User Interface (GUI) to connect to the Setup Wizard, the system can be configured in less than 15 minutes - whether building a stand-alone small network or deploying PC appliances in pre-existing large networks.

This is a build-it-yourself software for multi-PC households, system administrators, small business owners, small/home office workers. This software will let you convert a standard PC into a network gateway, firewall or appliance server. Building and using the appliance requires no operating system, networking or server expertise. This software is the most easy to use, affordable and complete client-server networking solution on the market today.

Features/Functions Unlike other server/appliances, Concierge software supports dual network configurations and offers a multiple set of features/functions that can be enabled as needed. When used in the Small Business configuration, the PC running  Concierge software can connect an unlimited number of IP-enabled clients to the Internet via a single analog/DSL/ISDN/Cable modem or router/switch/hub connection. Built-in DHCP, DNS and NAT services automatically create an instant client-server network or network segment without having to install software on the clients. When used in the Work Group configuration, the PC becomes a network-ready appliance server that you simply plug into a pre-existing network. In either configuration, the software comes with an e-mail server, print/file server, web server, firewall and web caching engine to provide all server functions required by a small network. Additional features supported include VPN, firewall, UPS, SMP and others. Installing the software takes less time and is similar to installing Windows on a standard PC, while network configuration is performed with a Setup Wizard. This kind of flexibility and features can only be found in very expensive/complex multi-vendor client-server solutions. It offers significantly better price/performance than other appliances or peer-to-peer home networking products. Concierge software is a Linux based software that requires no Linux experience, and has a fill in the blanks type of web browsing configuration.