Compatible Systems adds bridging support, rolls back price of RISC-Router 3000E.BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 1995--Compatible Systems today announced that it has added Spanning Tree bridging support to its RISC-Router 3000E and also slashed the list price of the two-port, wire-speed Ethernet-to-Ethernet router to $2995.00. Multiprotocol Routing Plus Bridging Support The RISC-Router 3000E routes the TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. , IPX (Internetwork Packet EXchange) The network layer protocol in the NetWare operating system. Similar to the IP layer in TCP/IP, it contains a network address and allows messages to be routed to a different network or subnet. , AppleTalk and DECnet protocols. With the addition of bridging, the router can now also be used to support additional protocols such as NetBEUI, VINES, and DEC LAT. Bridging is included as a standard feature in the router software release 2.1 which will ship in all new RISC-Router 3000Es and is available to present users of the product at no additional charge. The Compatible Systems bridging additions support the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. Spanning Tree algorithm An algorithm used in transparent bridges that dynamically determines the best path from source to destination. It avoids bridge loops (two or more paths linking one segment to another), which can cause the bridges to misinterpret results. , which prevents bridging loops. ``The addition of bridging makes the RISC-Router an even more valuable tool in a number of local area networking applications,'' says Compatible Systems president Matt McConnell. Existing RISC-Router customers can download release 2.1 via the Internet (ftp from ftp.compatible.com or via the World Wide Web from http://www.compatible.com); from CompuServe (Go Compatible) or from the Compatible Systems bulletin board (Bulletin Board: 303/443-0845; login - guest). RISC RISC in full Reduced Instruction Set Computing Computer architecture that uses a limited number of instructions. RISC became popular in microprocessors in the 1980s. Performance at a Reduced Price Compatible Systems also announced that is has reduced the list price of the RISC-Router 3000E from $3495 to $2995, effective immediately. The company cited lower production costs and the addition of several new products for the lower pricing. Resellers can order the RISC-Router 3000E, along with all other Compatible Systems products, through Ingram Micro Ingram Micro, Inc. NYSE: IM a Fortune 100 company founded in 1979 and based in Santa Ana, California. It is the world’s largest technology distributor and a leading technology sales, marketing and logistics company. and Tech Data. Founded in 1985, Compatible Systems designs, manufactures and markets a full line of easy-to-use routers for growing networks. All routers include the Integrated Support Plan, a premium service policy that features a three-year warranty, unlimited toll-free phone support, and software upgrades for the life of the product. Additional support and software downloads are available to customers via the World Wide Web, FTP, CompuServe, the Compatible Systems bulletin board, and the U.S. mail. For more information, contact Compatible Systems Corporation at P.O. Box 17220, Boulder, Colorado The City of Boulder (, Mountain Time Zone) is a home rule municipality located in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. Boulder is the 11th most populous city in the State of Colorado, as well as the most populous city and the county 80308 or by phone at 800/356-0283 or 303/444-9532. The company's FAX number is 303/444-9595. You can also send e-mail to info(at)compatible.com or access the company's World Wide Web server at http://www.compatible.com. Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : For transmission purposes, the ``at'' symbol in the contact information provided, both above and below, had to be replaced with ``(at)''. Editor's Note: The hyphen hyphen: see punctuation. between ``RISC-Router'' should be a bullet, but was changed for transmission purposes. CONTACT: Compatible Systems Corporation, Boulder Tom Ferrell, 800/356-0283 or 303/444-9532 FAX: 303/444-9595 tferrell(at)compatible.com or SSSmith & Associates, Waynesville, Ohio Sally Smith, 513/897-0654 ssmith09(at)interserv.com |
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