OfficeConnect Remote Dual Analog Router From 3Com Enables Near-ISDN Speeds Over Standard Analog Lines
by Business Editors & High Tech Writer
Nov 3 1997 9:19AM CST, BUSINESS WIRE
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 3, 1997-- Easy-to-Use Full-Featured SOHO Router Offers Fast Access to
the
Internet and Corporate Networks
Today global networking leader 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ:COMS) announced the availability of their OfficeConnect(R) Remote Dual
Analog router, a SOHO networking device that enables users to access information at the fastest speeds possible over analog lines. By
combining the power of two 3Com x2(TM) (56 Kbps) modems, this new product offers users near-ISDN speeds (112 Kbps) and
functionality over standard analog lines, but without the costs normally associated with maintaining digital service.
Because of its ease-of-use, 3Com's OfficeConnect Remote Dual Analog router is ideal for small- to mid-sized businesses that may not have
the technical expertise to install complex products but need advanced technology to keep them competitive in today's market.
The OfficeConnect Remote Dual Analog router is ideal for those smaller businesses that do not have access to digital (ISDN) service. The
new router utilizes already existing analog phone lines to give users the benefits of high speed information access.
By combining the power of two x2 modems, users can access the Internet, corporate files and other documents, share applications, conduct
interactive meetings, and more at rates of up to 112 Kbps (400 Kbps with compression).
Smaller offices don't have to have technical experts on staff to implement the same technology that is used in larger corporations. Unlike
competing products, the OfficeConnect Remote Dual Analog router is simple to install and simple to use, and everything a user needs to
access the Internet or their corporate network is included right out of the box.
Users need only connect the unit to their computer and existing phone lines. Once done, the HTML web-based tool takes them through the
configuration process. Users are usually up and running in under thirty minutes.
"With the new dual analog router, 3Com is giving smaller offices the same remote access capabilities that are available in larger
corporations, but at a lower cost and in an easy-to-use form-factor. Now, smaller companies can compete with larger organizations
because we're giving them a high-performance networking solution that is simple to install and use," said Sharon Studer, general manager,
3Com Remote Access Product Division, Office Access.
"The competitive benefits are tremendous because these smaller organizations can now implement applications, like e-mail and extending the
LAN to remote users, that are typically found in large companies."
The OfficeConnect Remote Dual Analog router features easy set-up, allowing the unit to be configured via the unit's HTML Web-based
configuration tool or a Windows-based Wizard. The product also includes IP and IPX routing protocols (bridging most others); STAC,
Microsoft and Ascend compression; Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Address Translation (PAT); DHCP server; PAP,
CHAP and RADIUS security; LAN-to-LAN spoofing; Flash ROM for future software upgrades; and more.
The unit also features an integrated four-port hub, allowing four users to simultaneously connect to a single unit. In addition, users can
connect a combination of standard analog devices, like fax machines and telephones, to the OfficeConnect Remote Dual Analog router,
enabling maximum usage of the available PSTN lines.
This new product complements 3Com's current SOHO remote access offerings by giving users an analog solution to easily access the
Internet and corporate network. 3Com's SOHO ISDN solutions include the 3ComImpact(TM) IQ modem; OfficeConnect LAN Modem;
OfficeConnect remote 511, 521, 531 and OfficeConnect gateway 535.
3Com's OfficeConnect Remote Dual Analog router will begin shipping at the end of November in North America. The list price is $745
(USD).
3Com Corporation enables individuals and organizations worldwide to communicate and share information and resources at anytime from
anywhere. As one of the world's preeminent suppliers of data, voice and video communications technology, 3Com has delivered
networking solutions to more than 100 million customers worldwide. With global reach and local touch, the company provides enterprises,
network service providers and carriers, small businesses and consumers with comprehensive, innovative information access products and
system solutions for building intelligent, reliable and high performance local and wide area networks. 3Com has worldwide revenue of
approximately $6.1 billion and employs approximately 13,200 people in 45 countries. For further information, visit 3Com's World Wide
Web site at 3com.com .
Note to Editors: 3Com and OfficeConnect are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. 3ComImpact and x2 are trademarks of 3Com
Corporation or its subsidiaries.
Ascend is a registered trademark of Ascend Communications. IPX is a registered trademark of Stratacom, Inc. Microsoft is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other names and brands are the property of their respective owners.
(Copyright 1997) |
