(COMTEX) B: Copper Mountain Certifies Industry's Broadest Range of G.
B: Copper Mountain Certifies Industry's Broadest Range of G.lite CPE Partners
in Its CopperCompatible Interoperability Program
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jul 10, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
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."
About Copper Mountain Networks
Copper Mountain Networks, Inc., (Nasdaq:CMTN) develops and markets a
comprehensive family of Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) solutions that enable
high-speed internetworking over existing copper facilities. The company's
mission is to enable carriers and other service providers to offer a full range
of high-performance, cost-effective data and voice services over DSL that are
easy to deploy, use, and manage. Copper Mountain's CopperRocket(R) CPE family
addresses the bandwidth, reliability, ease-of-use, and cost concerns of remote
offices and users. Its CopperEdge(R) DSL concentrators, OnPrem(TM) multi-tenant
unit (MTU) concentrators, and CopperView(TM) network management solutions offer
a robust and scalable platform for carriers and multi-tenant unit service
providers to generate a high return on investment while satisfying the
ever-increasing user demand for bandwidth. Customers wanting more information
about Copper Mountain products can contact Diana Helfrich at 650/687-3314 or
visit the company's World Wide Web site at coppermountain.com. For
investor relations information, call toll-free 877-INFO-CMTN (463-6268) or
contact the company at IR@coppermountain.com.
Portions of this release contain forward-looking statements regarding future
events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Copper Mountain wishes to
caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from the results indicated by such statements. These factors
include, but are not limited to, quarterly fluctuations in operating results
attributable to the timing and amount of orders for our products, the
concentration of our revenue in a small number of customers, factors affecting
the rate of DSL deployment by our customers, market acceptance of our products,
our ability to keep pace with rapidly changing product requirements, and factors
affecting the demand for DSL technologies. We refer you to the documents Copper
Mountain files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
specifically the section titled Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1999 and other reports and filings made with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Note to Editors: Copper Mountain and all Copper Mountain product names are
trademarks of Copper Mountain Networks, Inc. All other marks are the property of
their respective owners.
CONTACT: Copper Mountain Networks, Inc.
Diana Helfrich, 650/687-3314
dhelfrich@coppermountain.com
or
Gallagher PR
Michelle Krueger, 510/749-6800 ext.202
michelle@gpr.com
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