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To: Gary Korn who wrote (439)	11/3/1997 8:28:00 AM
From: Glenn D. Rudolph	Respond to of 1629

CompuServe Network Services to Deploy Cisco in Next-Generation Dial Infrastructure Business Wire - November 03, 1997 08:00 %CISCO-SYSTEMS CSCO CSRV %CALIFORNIA %COMPUTERS %ELECTRONICS %COMED %INTERACTIVE %MULTIMEDIA %INTERNET %PRODUCT V%BW P%BW SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 3, 1997-- Cisco Universal Access Servers Offers Reliable, High-Performance Remote Access Cisco Systems, Inc. today announced another planned deployment of the company's dial access platforms, the Cisco AS5200 family of universal access servers. CompuServe Network Services, recently rated the best-performing Internet backbone in an independent survey, selected Cisco universal access servers as part of its next-generation dial infrastructure. Under a multimillion dollar deal, CompuServe Network Services will deploy AS5200 universal access servers at points of presence (POPs) nationwide. The new additions will insure the company's high-speed dial access rollout strategy, supporting 56-kbps modem technology and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) services in major metropolitan areas. Selection Criteria: Best-of-Breed Scalability and Investment Protection "Once again, Cisco has helped us to scale our network capacity in this period of unprecedented growth," said Dennis Brouwer, vice president of product marketing, CompuServe Network Services. "Cisco has one of the industry's highest-performance, leading-edge dial platforms. Cisco's solutions enable us to offer our customers an extremely reliable, superior service today, and prepare for the future while protecting our investment." Kevin Kennedy, vice president and general manager of the Network-to-User business unit at Cisco, said, "CompuServe Network Services' deployment of the Cisco AS5200 family will enable them to continue to deliver a high level of network reliability and performance, as well as offer new, advanced and differentiated services, imperative in today's competitive environment." Dial Platforms Round Out Cisco Powered Network CompuServe Network Services, a member of the Cisco Powered Network program since August, and Cisco are working together to offer reliable, secure and high-performance networking services. The relationship highlights CompuServe Network Services' and Cisco's focus on taking advantage of intelligent broadband networking, including Internet Protocol (IP), to deliver enhanced connectivity and business-critical applications to corporate clients. About CompuServe Network Services Established in 1982, CompuServe Network Services, a leading global network integrator, provides more than 1,300 companies with complete, fully integrated, Internet, intranet and extranet connectivity solutions in 106 countries. A division of CompuServe, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSRV), CompuServe Network Services provides the network for CompuServe's CSi online service and SPRYNET direct Internet access service. Additional information on CompuServe Network Services can be found on the World Wide Web at compuserve.net . About Cisco Systems Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. News and information are available at cisco.com . Note to Editors: Cisco, Cisco Systems and the Cisco Systems logo are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: CompuServe Network Services Janet Brumfield, 614/723-1060 jbrumfield@csi.compuserve or Cisco Systems Clare Whitecross, 408/525-2957 cwhitecr@cisco.com

To: Gary Korn who wrote (439)	11/3/1997 10:54:00 AM
From: Cashin	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1629

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)