Allied Telesyn's New ADSL Bridge/Routers: Secure, Fast and Efficient High-Speed Internet Connectivity for Small Offices.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 2001

Ideal for Small Business/Branch Office Environments, the New

AR240E and AR250E Combine LAN and WAN Connectivity with Connection Flexibility and Security for Shared High-Speed Connections

Allied Telesyn International (www.alliedtelesyn.com), a worldwide leader in simplifying IP networking for businesses of all sizes, Tuesday announced its latest productivity tool for small offices -- the AR240E and AR250E ASDL bridge/routers.

These newest additions to the Allied Telesyn AR200 family are the perfect solution for the home office or small branch office that wants to use high speed, "always on" ADSL services to access the Internet or other corporate locations. The AR240E combines one ADSL port, one USB port and one 10Mbps Ethernet port in a compact desktop unit.

The AR250E packs an office networking center into the same compact enclosure -- one ADSL port, one USB port and a 10/100 Mbps 4-port Ethernet switch. The AR-240E/250E's USB ports simulate Ethernet connection, making them ideal for connecting mobile computers for NIC-free ADSL access, and the USB and Ethernet ports on the unit can be used simultaneously for the ultimate in office efficiency.

Combining the functions of an IP router and an ADSL modem into one cost-effective unit, the AR-240E/250E combine efficiency of design with easy set-up and a robust feature set. ADSL operation includes support for standards based G.DMT and G.Lite protocols to ensure optimum DSLAM inter-operability, and their intelligent ADSL rate adaptation means that the ADSL link always runs at maximum throughput.

Support for bridged or routed IP over ATM, PPP over ATM and PPPoE provides flexible and robust connectivity to Service Providers and ISPs. Support for both Layer 2 Tunnelling Protocol (L2TP) and Microsoft's Point to Point Tunnelling Protocol (PPTP) for secure VPN operation that's backed-up with a NAT user firewall and IP address sharing.

"Broadband is it -- and these full-featured bridge routers facilitate efficient, fast, easy access with the broadest feature sets out there, at pricing that still beats the competition," said Jim Berthot, Allied Telesyn's head of the Americas and senior vice president.

While competing products offer a similar ADSL feature set with support for G.DMT and G.Lite, as well as supporting access methods such as PPPoE, PPPoA and IP over ATM, the AR240E and AR250E go beyond those features to add many that the competition just doesn't have:

-- Flexible connectivity option -- supporting simultaneous use of both USB and
Ethernet ports;

-- Virtual Private Network (VPN) operation using L2TP and PPTP, eliminating RAS
servers and long distance phone charges;

-- Superior Rate/Reach -- a key factor for service providers and ISPs, the
AT-AR240E and 250E outperformed the competition in independent testing.

Of course, ease-of-use and support are important considerations -- especially in the small office/branch office environment. Installation and set-up of the AR240E/250E is a snap, with its easy-to-use Windows-based GUI, and Allied Telesyn backs that ease-of-use up with the promise of free, unlimited technical support and a rock-solid one-year warranty.

Product                      U.S. List    USB    L2TP   PPTP   PPPoE
                             Price

Allied Telesyn AT-AR250E     $499.00      Yes    Yes    Yes    Yes
Allied Telesyn AT-AR240E     $419.00      Yes    Yes    Yes    Yes
Zyxel Prestige 641           $699.00      No     No     No     Yes
WebRamp 600i                 $649.00      No     No     No     No
Netopia R6100                $599.00+     No     No     Yes    Yes
Efficient Speedstream 5861   $599.00+     No     Yes    No     Yes
3Com OfficeConnect 812       $599.00      No     No     No     No
Cisco 675                    $499.00      No     No     No     No
Arescom NetDSL 1000          $349.99      No     No     No     Yes

About Allied Telesyn International

Allied Telesyn International simply connects the IP world with affordable, highly reliable networking solutions.

The company has achieved and maintained its market leadership positions in the enterprise and small/medium business sectors by developing a diverse portfolio of network components that build flexible, efficient, cost-effective and reliable networks for the LAN, WAN and MAN, and backing them with solid warranties and the best support in the industry.

Core competency in universal connectivity, backed by leadership in media conversion, switching and fiber optic networking put Allied Telesyn in position to leverage its expertise in high-growth markets such as Ethernet-based broadband networks.

Incorporated in 1987, Allied Telesyn is headquartered in Bothell, and has locations throughout the United States and the world. Allied Telesyn's products are available through a large network of consultants, resellers, retailers and catalogs. Further information on Allied Telesyn International and its products can be found at www.alliedtelesyn.com, or by calling its headquarters at 800/424-4284.