CoNet Communications Announces Availability of XpressIP 8220 Residential Gateway.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 2001 The XpressIP 8220 Solution Delivers Broadband Connection See broadband and wireless broadband. Sharing Up To 400% Faster Than Consumer-Grade Gateways CoNet Communications Inc., the leading provider of modular home Modular homes are houses that are divided into multiple modules or sections which are manufactured in a remote facility and then delivered to their intended site of use. The modules are assembled into a single residential building using either a crane or trucks. networking platforms, today announced the immediate availability of the XpressIP(TM) 8220 Residential Gateway, that delivers speeds up to 400% faster than consumer-grade gateways. Optimized for use in residential structured wiring systems, CoNet's XpressIP 8220 Residential Gateway is ideal for networking a 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 or cable modem cable modem Modem used to convert analog data signals to digital form and vise versa, for transmission or receipt over cable television lines, especially for connecting to the Internet. connection. The XpressIP 8220 provides a secure firewall, plug-and-play auto-configuration and remote management, to create a complete self-configuring plug-and-play home network when used in conjunction with other CoNet XpressIP Local Area Network (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. ) modules, such as the XpressIP 8012 and XpressIP 8022 Ethernet switches A device that connects clients and servers to each other in an Ethernet network. See switched Ethernet. . In addition, the XpressIP 8220 features CoNet's MultiGate/OS(TM) operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. that allows for easy migration to advanced broadband-based services, such as managed firewalls, digital rights management, voice services and video services. Plus, CoNet's easy to install integrated platform and robust remote management capabilities minimizes truck rolls for service providers and installer integrators. "The XpressIP 8220's robust industrial strength design significantly increases broadband connection speeds when compared to gateways from D-Link and Linksys. The XpressIP 8220 supports our goal of providing superior products that allow for easy migration to future broadband-based services," said Elliott Stone, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and president, CoNet Communications. PRODUCT FEATURES AND BENEFITS -- XpressIP 8220 Dual Ethernet Gateway "Flexible and Secure 'Industrial Strength' Solution for Broadband Connection Sharing...Up To 400% Faster Than Consumer-Grade Gateways." -- 400% faster than consumer grade gateways -- Optimized for use in new homes with structured wiring -- Modular design makes installation quick and easy -- DSL and cable modem support -- VPN Support -- Built-in rules-based firewall -- XpressIP NAT -- DHCP Server/Client -- Remote Management -- PPPoE About CoNet Communications Founded in 1999, privately held CoNet Communications is the leading provider of carrier-class home networking platforms. The combination of CoNet's MultiGate/OS(TM) operating system and modular network interface modules allows the convergence of optical, DSL and cable access with Ethernet, HomePNA, wireless, voice and video distribution into a robust and remotely manageable services platform. |
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