Cisco Introduces Breakthrough in Router Installation; ClickStart Enables Users to Install CiscoPro Routers in Minutes with Easy-to-Use Web Interface.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)--April 16, 1996--Cisco Systems, Inc. today announced a powerful World Wide Web-based software solution that enables users to install a CiscoPro(tm) access router See edge router and remote access router. in minutes. Part of Cisco IOS Cisco IOS (originally Internetwork Operating System) is the software used on the vast majority of Cisco Systems routers and all current Cisco network switches. IOS is a package of routing, switching, internetworking and telecommunications functions tightly integrated with a (tm), the new product is an innovative software feature called ClickStart, which will first be integrated with the CiscoPro 1000 series ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. access routers. ClickStart is interoperable with the most popular Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. packages, including Netscape Navigator An earlier Web browser for Windows, Macintosh and X Windows from Netscape that provided secure transmission over the Internet. Soon after its introduction in 1994, Navigator, or just "Netscape," as it was commonly called, quickly became the leading browser on the Web. (tm). This announcement is part of Cisco's corporate-wide strategy to simplify the operation and installation of internetworks for its customers. Most routers are configured using a command-line interface. With ClickStart software, users can now enjoy the convenience of a Web-based graphical interface to easily install their routers. "The Web is a powerful vehicle that has been fully leveraged with the intuitive, easy-to-use interface of ClickStart," said Amy Christen chris·ten tr.v. chris·tened, chris·ten·ing, chris·tens 1. a. To baptize into a Christian church. b. To give a name to at baptism. 2. a. , director of marketing for CiscoPro products. "We will continue to offer features within the CiscoPro solution set that enable a new class of users to more easily install, configure and manage their networks." Embedded in Cisco IOS ClickStart is an embedded feature in Cisco IOS software that enables CiscoPro 1000 series ISDN access routers to be accessed by any Web browser. ClickStart's easy-to-use interface guides the user through the router installation process. By completing an initial set-up form using a simple point-and-click interface, a user can easily configure the router for operation over a wide-area network. The router is then manageable from a central location. "Previously, we invested a lot of time configuring and installing routers for our customers," said Joe Wenker of !nterprise Network Services from US West. "With ClickStart's easy-to-use interface, I powered on the router, connected to it, entered a few parameters through my Web browser, and the installation was complete in a few minutes. ClickStart will allow us to provide more cost effective or do-it-yourself installations to our customers. The ease of installation and manageability of ClickStart makes it a great addition to the CiscoPro access routers." "There is a huge demand for products that simplify the configuration and installation of access routers for home and small office connectivity," said Ray LaChance, president of RealTech Systems. "We have found that products like ClickStart enable us to meet the challenge of supporting large sites with multiple telecommuters and give them the tools to become more self sufficient." Pricing and Availability ClickStart is available immediately worldwide, bundled with every CiscoPro 1000 ISDN access router at no additional charge. Users can view and download ClickStart documentation directly from Cisco's Web site at http://www.cisco.com. CiscoPro CiscoPro products offer comprehensive remote access, Internet access and high-performance LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. solutions for small and medium-size businesses. All CiscoPro products combine the benefits of Cisco's industry-leading technology with the convenience of tailored solutions. The CiscoPro solutions provide users outstanding value in products that are easy-to-install, -use and -manage. Cisco Systems (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 : CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ) is the leading global supplier of internetworking solutions for corporate intranets and the global Internet. Cisco's products, including routers, LAN and ATM switches, dial-up access servers and network management software, are integrated by the Cisco IOS software to link geographically dispersed LANs, WANs and IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) networks. Company news and product/service information are available at World Wide Web site http://www.cisco.com. Cisco is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. -0- Note to Editors: CiscoPro and Cisco IOS are trademarks, and Cisco, Cisco Systems and the Cisco logo are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks or registered service marks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Cisco Systems, Inc. Randy Sutherland, 408/526-8847 rsutherl@cisco.com or Cunningham Communication, Inc. Christine Yum, 408/764-0779 christiney@ccipr.com |
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