2Wire and Dell Announce HomePortal Residential Gateway Distribution Agreement.Business Editors and High Tech Writers SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 10, 2000 2Wire(TM), Inc. (www.2Wire.com), the leading supplier of residential gateways, today announced an exclusive PC OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and relationship for 2Wire's HomePortal(TM) 100 and HomePortal 1500 residential gateways with Dell, the world's leading direct computer systems company. Both the HomePortal 100 and HomePortal 1500 products incorporate several networking architectures, including Ethernet, HomePNA, USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. and wireless to manage an integrated data, voice and entertainment network. The HomePortal 1500 also features an integrated ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line modem in addition to the networking architectures it shares with the HomePortal 100. Under this distribution agreement, Dell will offer its customers the 2Wire HomePortal 100 beginning this month, as well as the HomePortal 1500 beginning next month, through the Dellware sales organization. "Dell has a strong history of offering leading-edge technology to its Dimension and Inspiron customers and the addition of 2Wire's HomePortal product family to Dell's portfolio reinforces that track record," said Michael Hickerson, vice president of sales for 2Wire. "2Wire designed the HomePortal not only to be easy to set up and use, but also to deliver a variety of broadband applications, including secure telecommuting telecommuting, an arrangement by which people work at home using a computer and telephone, transmitting work material to a business office by means of a modem and telephone lines; it is also known as telework. and interactive entertainment. We're delighted to announce our exclusive PC OEM agreement with Dell, and are pleased to be one of Dell's premier providers of home and small office networking solutions." "The availability of high-bandwidth Internet access See how to access the Internet. like DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary is creating demand for solutions which allow multiple computers to share a single broadband connection See broadband and wireless broadband. . But most small offices and homeowners don't have the specialized knowledge needed to set up a local area network," said Ron Van Dell, general manager of Dell's Dimension product line. "What they need is a simple, easy-to-install product, that makes setting up connections between their computers a snap, whether they use existing home phone lines for HomePNA, Ethernet, or even USB cables. "With 2Wire's award-winning HomePortal gateways, Dell can offer customers an easy-to-use, highly versatile, yet affordable solution for networking multiple computers over a single broadband connection," Van Dell said. The 2Wire solution is a key element in Dell's strategy to simplify networking and empower a mobile work force with next-generation technologies such as broadband, 802.11b wireless, HPNA See HomePNA. 2.0, residential gateway, office portal and firewall solutions, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Van Dell. 2Wire's HomePortal residential gateway features an attractive and intuitive user interface, which allows Internet telephony Another term for IP telephony and VoIP. In the late 1990s, some people made a distinction between Internet Telephony and VoIP: Internet telephony referred to voice over the public Internet, while VoIP referred to voice over private IP networks. , gaming and entertainment content, as well as many exciting new services to be delivered to computers, phones and entertainment appliances - all through a single user-friendly device. 2Wire's HomePortal 1500 residential gateway offers a complete, simple and secure broadband and networking solution for new DSL customers, incorporating a DSL modem ADSL modem or DSL modem is a device used to connect a single computer or router to a DSL phone line, in order to use an ADSL service. The acronym NTBBA (network termination broad band adapter, network termination broad band access) is also common in various countries. and comprehensive home networking capabilities, including a network hub, router, business-grade firewall and value-added software. Designed to work with a customer's existing DSL or cable modem, 2Wire's HomePortal 100 is designed to enhance existing broadband service, by enabling the creation of an effective network that can be set up and managed easily and affordably. Pricing and Availability 2Wire's HomePortal residential gateways will be available through Dellware on the Dell website (www.dell.com) and the telesales number 1-800-BUY-DELL. The HomePortal 100 will be available to Dell customers beginning this month, with a suggested list price of US$349. The HomePortal 1500 will be available to Dell customers in November, with a suggested list price of US$599. About Dell Dell Computer Corporation (company) Dell Computer Corporation - One of the biggest US manufacturers of IBM PC compatibles. "From notebooks to networks", their slogan says. http://us.dell.com. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : DELL) is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $28.5 billion for the past four quarters, and is a premier provider of products and services required for customers to build their Internet infrastructures. Dell ranks No. 56 on the Fortune 500, No. 154 on the Fortune Global 500 and No. 3 on the Fortune "most admired" lists of companies. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained on the World Wide Web at www.dell.com. About 2Wire, Inc. 2Wire, Inc. delivers a full suite of broadband products and services to the residential marketplace. 2Wire's HomePortal products are the first intelligent residential gateways to integrate the wealth of options available through the Internet and create a complete home data, voice, and entertainment network. 2Wire's web site (www.2Wire.com) offers comprehensive information on DSL, the future of broadband services and home networking, and the most complete and accurate DSL look-up service in the United States. 2Wire was recently awarded the Comet Award by Communication Systems Design magazine as one of the top 20 up-and-coming communication technology companies, and was named one of the Hot 100 Private Companies by Upside magazine in June 2000. The 2Wire HomePortal series was recognized with three significant honors at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, including Best of Show. 2Wire, the 2Wire logo and HomePortal are trademarks of 2Wire, Inc.(c)2000, 2Wire, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
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