• Contains all Maxwell programs and data
• Contains Open DataBase Connectivity (ODBC) components to allow access to Maxwell data by third party software products (Crystal Reports, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, etc.)
• Contains server-side components of "thin client" software
• Contains "Remote Access Server" (RAS) components of Windows NT to allow dial-in from remote workstations
• Can be configured as an Internet web server to provide access to Maxwell applications via the Internet
• Contains all NT networking software and functions
• Connected to network hub(s) via a Network Interface Card
• Typically Pentium 300MHz processor (or better) with 128MB (or more) Random Access Memory (RAM)

� Office Workstations

• Contain Maxwell "thin client" software workstation components to allow communication with Maxwell programs and data on Windows NT Server
• Can operate server-based "thin client" software through a web browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, etc.) via the network 
• Can operate as a traditional Windows NT workstation without "thin client" software
• Typically Pentium 200Mhz (or better) PC's with 64MB Random Access Memory (RAM)

Ž Remote or Jobsite Workstations

• Contain Maxwell "thin client" software workstation components to allow communication with Maxwell programs and data on Windows NT Server via dial-up phone lines or Internet
• Typically configured with 56K modem
• Can access Maxwell applications via an Internet browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, etc.) and Maxwell's "thin client" software
• Do not require Citrix or Metaframe server but can work in conjunction with this environment
• Typically Pentium 200Mhz (or better) PC's with 64MB Random Access Memory (RAM)
• Can be desktop PC or laptop units

� Modem

• Typically 56K and can be rack-mounted style used in conjunction with modem pooling software
• Can be connected to NT Remote Access Server (RAS) or web server depending on user's network configuration

� Network Hub

• May be 10Mbit, 100Mbit, or switchable 10/100 depending on network configuration
• May be "intelligent" router/concentrator variety or simple hub type
• Connects all workstations on the network to the Windows NT server containing Maxwell's applications