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To: Jim Lou who wrote (31074)	1/20/1998 11:36:00 AM
From: Glenn D. Rudolph	Respond to of 61433

Efficient Networks Introduces ATM-based CAP RADSL Modem as Part of Its SpeedStream Family of Customer Premises Equipment; SpeedStream 5030 To Be Demonstrated at ComNet 98 Business Wire - January 20, 1998 11:28 %EFFICIENT-NETWORKS %TEXAS %DISTRICT %OF %COLUMBIA %COMPUTERS %ELECTRONICS %COMED %TELECOMMUNICATIONS %INTERACTIVE %MULTIMEDIA %INTERNET %PRODUCT %TRADESHOW V%BW P%BW DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 1998-- New Modem Delivers High Performance For Telecommuting, Internet Access and Remote Office Connectivity Efficient Networks, Inc., a leading supplier of ATM over xDSL customer premises equipment (CPE), today introduced a new ATM-based ADSL modem that utilizes the popular carrierless amplitude phase (CAP) line encoding and the rate adaptive digital subscriber line (RADSL) chipset. The new product, which will be demonstrated live at ComNet (Jan. 27-29 in Washington D.C.), delivers up to 8Mbps downstream access speed for teleworking, remote LAN connectivity and Internet access. Called the SpeedStream(TM) 5030, the new ATM over CAP ADSL modem is designed for use as an outboard CPE device and includes a single 10Base-T Ethernet port. The new modem functions as an Ethernet bridge, providing an ideal solution for remote users requiring high speed access. The modem's front panel provides visual monitoring, and the modem is easily managed either from a local site or remotely. Efficient Networks' SpeedStream 5030 utilizes GlobeSpan Semiconductor Inc.'s RADSL CAP chipset. The modem platform is capable of supporting future routing and tunneling features. "The SpeedStream 5030 expands our existing line of CPE products, and reinforces our support for both DMT and CAP physical layers," said Greg Langdon, vice president of marketing for Efficient Networks. "The SpeedStream product line now includes a full range of easy to deploy ADSL adapters and modems designed as ideal CPE solutions for service providers." Efficient Networks is offering its SpeedStream products through various channels, including volume private label OEM agreements and standard reseller agreements for the Efficient brand. Pricing & Availability Efficient Networks SpeedStream 5030 ATM over CAP ADSL adapter is list priced at $1,095 with trial units available in Q1 1998 and general availability scheduled for Q2 1998. OEM pricing is provided for volume quantities. About Efficient Networks Efficient Networks, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of high-speed networking solutions for the endstation and embedded systems, including adapters, software and management. As a recognized leader in ATM technology, Efficient Networks is an active member of the ATM Forum and the ADSL Forum. Efficient's World Wide Web home page is www.efficient.com . Note to Editors: Efficient Networks, SpeedStream and the Efficient logo are trademarks of Efficient Networks, Inc. All other names may be trademarks, services or registered trademarks of their respective vendors. CONTACT: Efficient Networks, Inc Lori Hicks, 972/991-3884 lori@efficient.com or Sommerhauser Public Relations Charles Sommerhauser, 510/417-5227 charles@trivalley.com