Eicon Technology Introduces its First ADSL Solution
MAY 8, 2000
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA--
NETWORLD + INTEROP (Booth #6329)
Easy-to-Use ADSL Modem Makes Installation Easy, Reducing Support
Calls
Eicon Technology, a leading worldwide provider of Internet access
products, today announced the introduction of the DIVA 2430
Ethernet + USB ADSL Modem. DIVA 2430 is ideal for Internet
surfing and for connecting telecommuters and home office users to
corporate networks over high-speed ADSL lines.
"We've listened to our customers and tapped the growing market
demand for an ADSL modem that can be installed, managed and
configured by non-technical users," said Ken Gingrich, Eicon's
Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales & Marketing Operations.
"Nothing on the market today has the functionality, ease-of-use
and versatility of the DIVA 2430."
Designed to simplify high-speed connections, the DIVA 2430 takes
the guesswork out of ADSL technology, eliminating the need for
phone companies or ISPs to send technicians to install and support
ADSL modems. The result is increased productivity and low support
costs, which translate into profits for all concerned.
The DIVA 2430 is Eicon's first ADSL product in a family that will
include routers, VPN solutions and other DSL technologies.
"Eicon is aggressively pursuing new technologies that are changing
the Telecom industry," said Maks Wulkan, Executive Vice-President
of Eicon Technology. "We are leveraging our expertise and
strategic alliances to ride the wave of emerging DSL and other
technology platforms."
Ease-of-Use
The DIVA 2430 is easy to install and comes with a user-friendly
set-up wizard. Additional ease-of-use features include the DIVA
Assistant that diagnoses and troubleshoots problems, a resident
Web site and automatic IP address configuration.
The DIVA 2430 is equipped with one Ethernet 10BaseT port and one
USB port for quick installation into various scenarios. Recent
PCs with a USB plug can immediately be connected using the
plug-play functionality. All the computers can be connected using
the Ethernet link. Users with more than one computer can easily
use them at the same time to browse the Internet and exchange data
locally.
Technical Specifications
Eicon's DIVA 2430 is both G.lite and full-rate ADSL compliant, as
well as operating-system independent. The DIVA 2430 comes
equipped with an ADSL, an Ethernet and a USB cable. The DIVA 2430
is upgradeable via free Web downloads, ensuring that users can
keep pace with the latest technology. The DIVA 2430 is compatible
with all leading DSLAMs that adhere to the industry standards
G.992.1, G.992.2 and T1.413 Issue 2 and supports the PPPoE
protocol. The DIVA 2430 also transparently supports Virtual
Private Network (VPN) technology on Microsoft(R) Windows(R)
platforms, eliminating long-distance WAN charges.
Eicon Technology Corporation
Eicon Technology Corporation is a worldwide provider of Internet
access products for personal computers. The Company develops,
markets and supports hardware and software products for connecting
network servers and desktop and notebook PCs to corporate
networks, host computers and the Internet. Its products are sold
in more than 80 countries through a network of certified channel
partners and Original Equipment Manufacturers. Eicon Technology
shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol
"EIC." Information about Eicon and its products is available at
eicon.com.
Eicon and DIVA are registered trademarks of Eicon Technology
Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the
property of their owners.
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