=== VisualRoute (tm) 4.2a ===

  VisualRoute is a visual, fast, and integrated ping, whois, and traceroute
  program that automatically analyzes connectivity problems, displaying the
  results on a World map.

  VisualRoute 4.2a has two licensing options:

  The VisualRoute Client option provides full ping, whois and traceroute
  capabilities, advanced debugging features such as Loose Source Route, 
  and added map features.

  The VisualRoute Server option provides traceroute and ping functionality
  and allows you to install VisualRoute on a central server so that users
  may access VisualRoute through a Java-enabled browser. This option is 
  very useful in network environments with a firewall that blocks ping
  and traceroute information. By placing VisualRoute Server outside the
  firewall, users inside the firewall can have traceroute capabilities
  through a Web browser. VisualRoute Server also allows you to see traceroute
  and ping information from a different point of origin (i.e. from the system
  where it is installed). 

=== Distribution ===

  VisualRoute is Shareware (30-day trial), freely distributable.
  For purchase information, see http://www.visualroute.com/how2purchase.html.

=== VisualRoute (tm) 4.2a Program Requirements ===

 1. Windows 95/98/NT4
 2. One of the following for Java 1.1 Application support:
     - Microsoft's Java VM build 5.00.3167 or later
     - Sun's JRE (Java Runtime Environment) 1.1 or later
 3. An 800x600 256 color display
 4. Microsoft's TCP/IP stack
 5. An Internet connection

Please note: If you are using the Microsoft Java VM the minimum
version required has changed for VisualRoute 4.2a from VisualRoute 4.0c.
To verify which version you are using and for help in installing version 
5.00.3167, please see the information below or our Java Support 
page at <http://www.visualroute.com/javasupport.html>.

=== Installation ===

Double-click the file 'vr42a.exe' and follow the instructions.

=== VisualRoute Support information ===

Please refer to: http://www.visualroute.com/support.html

or email us at: support@visualroute.com

=== How to determine your Java version ===

MS-JAVA: Find msjava.dll (\system directory for
Windows 95/98 and \system32 for Windows NT), go
to Properties and the version number is listed.
Version 5.00.3167 or later is required.

SUN-JRE: Run 'java -version' (or 'jre') from a
DOS prompt and the version number will be
displayed. Version 1.1.3 or later is required.

=== How to install or upgrade Java ===

You can easily install Java support in any of the following ways: 

1. Install Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later onto your 
   system. During setup, select the Custom Installation Option (not 
   Typical Installation) and select Microsoft Virtual Machine. 
   You may download Internet Explorer from the Microsoft site:
     http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie

2. Install only the Microsoft Java VM without Internet Explorer. 
   This is the best option if you prefer to use Netscape Navigator 
   and do not want to install the full IE. The MS Java VM works 
   stand-alone (with or without Internet Explorer).

   For Win98: select 'Windows Update' from the Start menu, then 
   select Microsoft Virtual Machine for download.

   For Win95/98/NT: download and install the Microsoft Virtual 
   Machine for Win95/98/NT. 
     http://www.microsoft.com/java/vm/dl_vm32.htm 

3. Install Sun's JRE (Java Runtime Environment).  
   To do this, follow the directions at:
     http://java.sun.com/products/jdk/1.1/jre/index.html

=== The latest up-to-date Java information ===

For the latest information on Java support and link updates,
please visit the VisualRoute support page at:

    http://www.visualroute.com/javasupport.html

=== Contact Information ===

Datametrics Systems
Attn: VisualRoute 
12150 E. Monument Drive #300
Fairfax, VA 22033 USA

tel: 800-869-3282, 703-385-7700
fax: 703-385-7711
email: info@visualroute.com

