All documents of this Web server are in Russian. See URL:http://www.free.net/index.htm
FREEnet
Â
|
|
||
|
FREEnet The network For Research, Education and Engineering |
||
|
Website |
||
|
|
||
|
Affiliation |
N.D.Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry (ZIOC RAS) |
|
|
Home |
47, Leninskii prospekt, Moscow, 119991, Russian Federation |
|
|
Status |
Russian Association of Academic and Research Networks |
|
|
Subsidies |
none |
|
|
Established |
1991 |
|
|
Max speed |
15 Gbit/s |
|
|
Commodity |
3 Gbit/s |
|
|
GEANT |
1 Gbit/s |
|
|
Customers connected |
||
|
Cities |
7 |
|
|
Univ/research |
20+ |
|
|
Commercial |
none |
|
|
CEENGINE status assessment |
||
|
Status |
Selfsustainable |
|
| Â | Â | Â |
Â
General Overview
FREEnet (the network For Research, Education, and Engineering), a corporate noncommercial computer network, connects the academic and research computer networks of the Russian Academy of Sciences research institutes, universities, higher education institutions and other scientific, educational, and research organizations.
History
FREEnet was established on 20 June 1991 by N. D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry (ZIOC) of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) with the Network Operation Center at Computer Assistance to Chemical Research of RAS. In nineties, when research and educational community in fSU countries lacked the Internet services, FREEnet has developed infrastructure integrated 15 Russian regional RENs as well as some NRENs abroad. The total number of universities and research institution using FREEnet services at those time overcome 350. Later, in accordance with both academic community changing needs, and with general trends of Russian research and educational networking, FREEnet concentrated mostly on providing network infrastructure and advanced services, which users need especially for their research projects, rather than providing just basic Internet services.
FREEnet participated in numerous national and international projects, including those supported by the Ministry of Sciences, Russian Foundation for Basic Research, etc.
Services
Currently, FREEnet provides the following services to its users:
Ecusafe 3.0 operates globally across major European, Asian, and American manufacturing architectures. ECU Manufacturer Supported Hardware Groups Primary Focus Area EDC15, EDC16, EDC17, MED9.x DPF / EGR Delete & Anti-OBD Lock Siemens PPD1.x, SID series Reverse DPF Counters & Map Patches Visteon Ford Transit series (e.g., 2.4 TDCI) Speed Governor Adjustments Marelli Multijet variants Small displacement EGR bypass configurations Step-by-Step Processing Workflow
is an automated remapping tool designed to modify Engine Control Unit (ECU) flash files to disable specific hardware functions and protect program data. While popular for its simplicity, it is often critiqued by professionals for potentially masking broader diagnostic error codes rather than cleanly disabling individual components. Core Functions
Turning off Selective Catalytic Reduction systems on slightly later generation ECUs supported by the software's final updates.
One of Ecusafe's distinct security functions is its proprietary OBD protection layer. Once a tuner finishes developing a performance map, passing it through this module locks down the reading gateway protocols. When an unauthorized party attempts to download the file over K-Line or CAN-bus using standard hardware tools, the communication sequence fails, protecting the tuner's intellectual property. Core Compatibility Matrix i--- Ecusafe 3.0
As vehicles become more software-defined, tools like ECUsafe 3.0 highlight the ongoing tension between manufacturer control and owner customization. While it provides a way to protect custom modifications, it also places a significant responsibility on the user to ensure that any changes made to the vehicle's "brain" comply with local safety standards and legal regulations.
What is the of the vehicle you are working on?
: ECUsafe 3.0 is considered an older tool in the tuning industry. Modern "anti-tuning" protections in newer vehicles often require more advanced, updated software suites. required to use this software? Ecusafe 3
Based on various user reviews, ECUsafe 3.0 has been praised for its functionality and reliability. One long-term user noted: "I’ve been using it for about a year now - runs perfect, had no issues with it." Another reviewer stated: "It is a great product with so many functions... I feel very safe now as I don't need to worry about the flat battery and tyre pressure issue now." A third user mentioned that "it functions and protects so I can’t ask for more."
Stubborn DTCs can be difficult to remove, often requiring tedious manual editing of the ECU file. The "DTC Remover" feature in Ecusafe 3.0 allows professionals to quickly identify and remove these codes, which is useful when testing vehicles with modified components. 4. Wide ECU Compatibility
The newly exported file is written back to the ECU using the initial hardware flasher tool. Because checksums are validated during the save process, the ECU accepts the file as valid code upon ignition cycles. Critical Risks and Best Practices When an unauthorized party attempts to download the
: It strips out the active regeneration loops and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) triggered when a particulate filter is physically removed.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valves can carbon-up over time, leading to poor idling and loss of power. Similar to its DPF function, Ecusafe isolates the target maps governing EGR duty cycles and forces the valve position parameters to a permanently closed value. Later updates of the software patch common AdBlue (Selective Catalytic Reduction) injection counters, allowing developers to bypass complex countdown timers and fluid-empty restrictions on heavy commercial transport and passenger vehicles. 3. Speed Limiter and Governor Adjustments