What is NetROCKEY4ND?

NetROCKEY4ND is the enhanced driverless version of NetROCKEY4 which is built based on HID driverless architecture, no driver installation needed and it is completely Plug & Play. HID driverless architecture will eliminate at least 90% of potential end user support which arise from device driver issue. Below are the summary of additional features of NetROCKEY4ND against previous NetROCKEY4:

Driverless

Completely Plug & Play without the need to install any device driver, the supported Operating System (Win98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista) will recognize NetROCKEY4ND as an HID device in the system. Perfect solution to eliminate potential end user technical support issue which arise on device driver.

Bigger Memory

NetROCKEY4ND come with total 1000 bytes User Data Zone, divided into 500 bytes low memory area which can be read/written with Basic Passwords (P1 & P2) and 500 bytes high memory area which can only be written with Advanced Passwords (P3 & P4) but still can be read using Basic Passwords (P1 & P2).

More Modules

NetROCKEY4ND have an increased Module Zones count from previously 16 Modules in NetROCKEY4 to now 64 Modules. You can now protect up to 64 software modules/products with a single NetROCKEY4ND.

More Algorithms

NetROCKEY4ND comes with 128 User Definable Algorithms Zone which will allow developers to include more comprehensive security algorithms as they wish.

100% Compatible with programs protected with the old NetROCKEY4.

NetROCKEY4ND programs can be seamlessly migrated from NetROCKEY4 without the need to modify source code. All the APIs are same except the dll/lib files, you just need to replace the old dll/lib files.

	NetROCKEY4	NetROCKEY4ND
Driver Installation	Manual	HID driverless
Port Models	USB and LPT	USB only
User Data Zone	120 bytes	500 bytes (low) and 500 bytes (high)
Module Zone	16 Modules (16-bit)	64 Modules (16-bit)
Zero Attribute	16 Modules (2-bit)	64 Modules (2-bit)
Decrement Attribute	16 Modules (2-bit)	64 Modules (2-bit)
User Defined Algorithms	80 Instructions	128 Instructions

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Should I Consider Upgrading to NetROCKEY4ND?

Best Choice for New NetROCKEY4 Customers

For any new customer who are interested to try NetROCKEY4 network models, definitely NetROCKEY4ND is the better choice compared to NetROCKEY4. New customers should use NetROCKEY4ND from the start unless customer also need LPT model for end users using older version of Operating System that do not support USB port.

Consideration for existing NetROCKEY4 Customers

However, for existing NetROCKEY4 customers, you can still consider whether you should make such changes on your future order with the considerations below:

• USB Model only - Since NetROCKEY4ND is only available on USB model, you shouldn't consider upgrade if you are currently using mainly LPT model.

• Extensive Use of Memory - If you make extensive use of NetROCKEY4 Internal Memory for your protection implementation. NetROCKEY4ND come with bigger memory, i.e. 1000 bytes User Data Zone, 64 Module Zones, and 128 User Defined Algorithms.

• Convenience of Driverless option - If you prefer a more user friendly and convenient implementation of NetROCKEY4ND, completely Plug & Play without any device driver installation needed. Indirectly, this will eliminate potential end user technical support issue arising from device driver problem.

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How Do I Start?

To evaluate NetROCKEY4 software security dongles, you can start ordering the following developer kit specifically designed for evaluation purposes.

NetROCKEY4ND Developer Kit at USD 29.90, Package includes: One NetRockey4ND USB DEMO Dongle One SDK CD-ROM Developer's Guide (soft copy)

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Want to find out more about NetROCKEY4ND? Please proceed to the following links:

• NetROCKEY4 (old version)
• NetROCKEY4 Technical Specification
• NetROCKEY4 Developer's Downloads
• NetROCKEY4 General FAQ
• NetROCKEY4 Technical/Troubleshooting FAQ