Macsense XRouter Pro Firmware v1.19b

is available for download from Macsense's server. What's new in this Firmware?

- Improved compatibility for PPPoE (improved connection for BellSympatico users)
- Added new Special App feature for a opening range of ports to client computers when triggered by a specified port
- Added new Block WAN Port Scanning feature to Admin page for blocking basic port scanning on WAN port
- Added new Block WAN Ping Response feature to Admin page for blocking ping responses on WAN port
- Added the ability to view DHCP Lease, DHCP Time Remaining, and DHCP server IP on Status Monitor page
- Added support for ISPs using DHCP relay agent on different LANs
- Added new DHCP Release and DHCP Renew feature on Status Monitor page
- Added new Statistics feature on Status Monitor page for view basic traffic statistics on router

aUtils For FileMaker: From Louisa Ireland, "Peninsula Group's aUtils For Filemaker contains many useful features and save time with utility routines. Only one line of code is needed to do each of the following calculations: Round numbers to 2 decimal places, put negative numbers in brackets and remove minus sign. A numeric value can be converted to the ASCII equivalent character and white space can be removed. It is available for Mac or PC. But the most amazing feature about this product is that Peninsula Group is offering it completely free of charge with no obligation!"

MiniPRO Mouse (Optical) with Pack n' Go Case is now available from Contour Design for $34.95 which also includes the Pack n' Go carry case. We featured this mini optical 2-button mouse in our July 21st Macworld show floor report #2. It is 3-1/2" by 1-7/8" by 1". For comparison, Apple's new optical mouse Pro is 4-1/4" by 2-3/8" by 1-1/4". Go2Mac has a review.