System 10 distributes information data packets 10D from multiple send
endpoint ports 11S in send endpoint unit 12S, to multiple receive
endpoint ports 11R in receive endpoint unit 12R. The packets pass through
standard based send firewall adapter 14S (shown in detail in FIG. 3),
traverse at least one firewall 15W through selected port 15P, and pass
through standard based receive firewall adapter 14R. The endpoint units
in the send and receive stations may be simple PCs operated by
individuals at a single work station, or complex computer system(s)
operated by large organizations.