Copper Mountain Certifies Industry's Broadest Range of G.lite CPE Partners in Its CopperCompatible Interoperability Program
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 10, 2000--
CopperCompatible Certification Extended to 16 Leading Manufacturers of
G.lite Modems, Routers, and Chip Sets
Copper Mountain Networks, Inc., (Nasdaq:CMTN) a leading provider of Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) equipment solutions, today announced that it has certified 16 manufacturers of G.lite customer premise equipment (CPE) and components in its CopperCompatible(TM) interoperability program. The CopperCompatible certification ensures telecommunications carriers, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and DSL subscribers that third-party CPE products they buy are fully interoperable with Copper Mountain's popular CopperEdge(R) family of DSL concentrators. This new round of G.lite CPE certifications makes the CopperEdge compatible with the industry's broadest base of customer premise devices, and reinforces Copper Mountain's commitment to the U.S. and international DSL access mass markets.
Copper Mountain formed the CopperCompatible interoperability program to help facilitate faster and broader market acceptance of DSL as a mainstream bandwidth delivery mechanism. To obtain certification, the 16 third-party manufacturers of G.lite modems, PCI cards, routers, and chipsets passed a series of architectural and functional interoperability tests with Copper Mountain's G.lite line card and Turbo-charged G.lite line card, and integration tests with Copper Mountain's CopperView(TM) network management software. Because G.lite is a standards-based asymmetric DSL (ADSL) technology that delivers high-speed data and Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) voice services simultaneously on a single copper pair telephone line, it is ideal for the consumer market.
"Our extensive efforts to certify 16 manufacturers and more than two dozen G.lite CPE devices will give our service provider customers an edge in making DSL more accessible to consumers," said John Nevius, CPE product marketing manager for Copper Mountain. "No other DSL access platform can match this level of G.lite CPE compatibility."
"Interoperability is key to consumer market expansion," said Ron Westfall, senior analyst with the research firm Current Analysis. "Copper Mountain's significant effort to certify interoperability with so many G.lite CPE devices brings carriers and service providers the scale and range of choices that the mass market requires."
G.lite Manufacturers and Products Supported
After many months of interoperability testing, Copper Mountain has certified an international lineup of G.lite ADSL partners and their products, including:
-- 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq:COMS), the leading supplier of small
business and Digital Home solutions -- including broadband
modems -- offers four CopperCompatible products. The company's
OfficeConnect(R) Remote 812 ADSL Router, HomeConnect(TM) ADSL
Modem Dual Link, HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet, and
HomeConnect ADSL Modem PCI cards are designed for G.lite and
full-rate ADSL access.
-- Alcatel, the world's leading ADSL vendor, has gained
certification for its Speed Touch(TM) Home and Speed Touch Pro
ADSL modems. The Speed Touch Home is designed for home/SOHO
users, while the Speed Touch Pro is targeted at LAN
environments.
-- Arescom, a U.S.-based manufacturer of broadband Internet
access solutions, has received CopperCompatible certification
for its NetDSL 800, a plug-and-play ADSL modem for home users, and for its NetDSL 1000 IP Router.
-- Cayman Systems, a U.S.-based manufacturer, has received
CopperCompatible certification for its ADSL 3220-H Router for
the small office and home office market.
-- Digicom Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Creative Technology Ltd
(Nasdaq:CREAF), has received CopperCompatible certification
for its DSL USB Modem, 7410, which is part of a family of
broadband modems marketed under the Blaster(R) brand. A
cost-effective solution ideal for home and small business
users, the 7410 offers ease-of-use with USB and plug-and-play
features.
-- D-Link, a leading manufacturer of Digital Home products in the
U.S., has obtained CopperCompatible certification for its
DSL-100, a PCI v2.2 compliant internal ADSL Modem. The DSL-100
is the first in a series of high-speed broadband modems
created by D-Link for the home user.
-- Efficient Networks (Nasdaq:EFNT), a recognized leader in DSL
networking technology based in the United States, offers one
of the most comprehensive lines of broadband access products
in the industry. Efficient's SpeedStream(R) 4060 USB external
ADSL modem and SpeedStream 5660 and 5861 Ethernet DSL Routers
for home or office use have all been certified as
CopperCompatible.
-- ITeX, a leading manufacturer of ADSL chips, reference designs, driver and network protocol software, and development tools
for manufacturers of ADSL equipment, has received
CopperCompatible certification for its Apollo 2(TM) Full-Rate
and G.lite chip sets, which are designed for internal PCI ADSL
modem cards.
-- Lucent Technologies (NYSE:LU) Microelectronics Group, the
world leader in communications semiconductors, has received
CopperCompatible certification for its 1.5 Mbps max
WildWire(TM) ADSL modem chip set, which is designed for use in
personal computers and in stand-alone ADSL modems.
-- Motorola (NYSE:MOT), a global leader in providing integrated
communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions, has received CopperCompatible certification for its MC14346RDK
CopperGold Lite Chip Set Reference Design Kit. This
DigitalDNA(TM) product allows modem developers to create
products quickly that deliver both V.90 analog modem and DSL
functionality in one single integrated solution.
-- Netopia, Inc. (Nasdaq:NTPA), a U.S.-based manufacturer of
innovative Internet infrastructure products for small and
medium-sized businesses, has earned CopperCompatible
certification for its R6100 ADSL Routers. The R6100 router
integrates an 8-port Ethernet hub and has optional support for
integrated V.90 or ISDN dial backup.
-- Ramp Networks (Nasdaq:RAMP), a U.S.-based provider of Internet
access solutions for small offices, has received certification
for its WebRamp 600i integrated ADSL/G.lite router with PPPoE
support. The 600i product integrates a four-port 10/100
Ethernet hub and an external serial port for analog modem or
ISDN back up.
-- TeleDream, a leading Korean manufacturer of ADSL modems and
routers, has received CopperCompatible certification for its
DreamLink 2000E ADSL external modem.
-- Westell Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq:WSTL), a U.S.-based
manufacturer of DSL systems and value-added CPE, has been
CopperCompatible certified with the latest code release for
its WireSpeed(TM)36R516 ADSL Modem, which is designed for home
and small office use.
-- WiseCom, a leading manufacturer of high-performance modems, has gained CopperCompatible certification of its WS-AD80PSI, WS-AD15PVM, and WS-AD15USE ADSL modems. The WS-AD80PSI is an
internal PCI modem card featuring a multi-mode design. The
WS-AD15PVM is an internal PCI modem card that offers both ADSL
G.lite and V.90 connectivity. The WS-AD15USE is an external
ADSL G.lite modem with a USB interface to the PC.
-- ZyXEL, a leading Taiwan-based supplier of broadband Internet
access devices, routers, ISDN terminal adapters, and high
performance modems, providing complete networking access
solutions for Internet/Intranet/VPN/Extranet applications has
received CopperCompatible certification for its Prestige P641
ADSL router. The Prestige P641 is an ADSL router designed for
home use and small/medium offices.
"Our OfficeConnect and HomeConnect ADSL access products help lay the foundation for consumers and small businesses to enjoy rich connectivity of the Internet," said Howard Rubin, 3Com marketing manager, Residential Connectivity Group. "This certification ensures that our products work seamlessly with Copper Mountain's widely-deployed DSL access platforms."
"CopperCompatible certification is another milestone in the growing deployment of our SpeedStream products," said James Hamilton, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Efficient Networks. "We are already a key supplier to many CLECs, ILECs, and service providers, and gaining seamless G.lite interoperability with the CopperEdge platform will further extend our market reach."
"ADSL is a rapidly-growing option for high-speed connectivity for small and medium-size businesses," said Michael Trupiano, senior vice president and general manager of Netopia's Internet Equipment Division. "Netopia is committed to building business-class routers that feature integrated firewall and VPN enhancements, as well as DSL bonding, dial backup and advanced routing and management. CopperCompatible certification for our R6100 ADSL routers extends that commitment further, reassuring our customers of our proven interoperability with CopperEdge DSL equipment."
"Ramp pioneered high-speed Internet connectivity for the small office and is a leading worldwide provider in this rapidly expanding market," said Raghu Bathina, vice president of broadband products at Ramp Networks. "Our 600i ADSL/G.lite router gives our customers yet another connectivity option, and this CopperCompatible certification ensures them of full interoperability with one of the most widely deployed DSL concentrators used by carriers and service providers." |
