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To: gfr fan who wrote (12044)	12/10/1997 1:39:00 PM
From: Eric	Respond to of 45548

gfr fan It will take more than a few smart heads to knock off Cisco at this point. Cisco is also developing products at a breakneck pace! It is sure fun to watch this horse race! regards Eric

To: gfr fan who wrote (12044)	12/11/1997 4:25:00 AM
From: Thomas Haegin	Respond to of 45548

Re: PC Mag Products of the Year - 3Com modem I don't know wheter this was posted before. ----------Start-------------------------- ISDN Adapters: External Adapter 3Com Impact IQ External ISDN Modem Our product recommendations are based on extensive testing. Nevertheless, seldom can we make a recommendation with such confidence. Simply put, the 3Com Impact IQ External ISDN Modem ($250 street) is the best external ISDN adapter available. The original Impact was mediocre, but 3Com Corp. got it right the second time with the IQ version. A solid performer with two analog ports, a painless installation routine, and a full suite of software, the Impact provides the most bang for the buck in a competitive field. 3Com includes a free ISDN line-ordering service and SPID (Service Profile Identifier) Wizard installation software, which automatically sorts out many of the arcane details of ISDN. With the Impact, you get all of the bells and whistles of any other ISDN modem without the usual installation woes. Frank J. Derfler, Jr -------End----------------

To: gfr fan who wrote (12044)	12/11/1997 4:28:00 AM
From: Thomas Haegin	Respond to of 45548

Re: PC MAG Products of the Year '97 - Routers Repost/Seems like CSCO still catched this one: ---------Start----------------- ISDN Router Cisco 1604 Single-line routers are useful, but growing networks need more connectivity. Cisco Systems' 1600 series of routers offer flexibility and scalability. The Cisco 1604 ($1,500 list) comes with one basic-rate ISDN port and one flexible expansion slot. The expansion slot can host an additional ISDN interface or an async/sync serial interface. The second ISDN port appeals to users who need more bandwidth than a single ISDN line can provide, while the serial interface provides a hedge against obsolescence. The 1600-series routers use Cisco's industrial-strength Internetwork Operating System (IOS). But IOS can be intimidating, so Cisco provides a point-and-click user interface for the 1604. The browser-based interface runs as a small HTTP server on the router, so you can install, configure, and monitor the router from any browser. Frank J. Derfler, Jr ----------End----------------

To: gfr fan who wrote (12044)	12/11/1997 4:34:00 AM
From: Thomas Haegin	Respond to of 45548

Re: PC MAG Products of the Year '97 - 56K Modems Too bad, this one was snatched by Diamond. -------Start---------------- 56-Kbps Modems: K56flex Diamond SupraExpress 56i Sp Work on a single standard for 56-Kbps modems will continue well into 1998, so for now the standard your ISP or your company uses should determine what you buy. For buyers of K56flex modems, we suggest the Diamond SupraExpress 56i Sp ($140 street) as the best mix of performance, features, and value. Frank J. Derfler, Jr ------------End--------------

To: gfr fan who wrote (12044)	12/11/1997 4:37:00 AM
From: Thomas Haegin	Respond to of 45548

Re: PC Mag Products of the Year 97 - 56K x2 3Com, at last! ----------Start------------ 56-Kbps Modems: x2 3Com Sportster 56K Faxmodem For those who are going to connect with an x2 host, the 3Com Sportster 56K Faxmodem is our choice ($200 street for the internal version). The SupraExpress turned in excellent performance scores, has all of the basics, and includes VDOLive--all at a very competitive price. The Sportster line has proven value, impressive test scores, and a generous software bundle. The Sportster products should easily upgrade to the new standard software when it is available. Frank J. Derfler, Jr ---------End----------------

To: gfr fan who wrote (12044)	12/11/1997 4:39:00 AM
From: Thomas Haegin	Respond to of 45548

Re: Products of Year - Midsize Hubs Another one for 3Com ------Start Midsize Hub 3Com SuperStack II PS 50 A port-switching hub is a slightly arcane but very smart piece of hardware. For $75 per port ($1,799 list), the 3Com SuperStack II PS 50 provides 24 10Base-T ports, an optional 100-Mbps port, four internal LAN segments, extensive browser-controlled management, and a built-in Ethernet switch. This hub, part of the scalable SuperStack II family, automatically segments your network nodes to balance the load. You can configure any of the switched ports to serve as redundant fail-over connections. If a port connected to an important device such as a file server fails, the redundant port will automatically take over without losing data. The SuperStack II delivers peace of mind and optimal performance. Frank J. Derfler, Jr -------End-----------