Compex debuts the FreedomLine PnP Combo Ethernet adapter; premium Ethernet adapter is worry-free and Windows 95-compatible.ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 1995--Compex Inc., a leading manufacturer of Ethernet networking hardware Networking hardware typically refers to equipment facilitating the use of a computer network. Typically, this includes routers, switches, access points, network interface cards and other related hardware. , Monday announced the new Compex FreedomLine(tm) PnP Combo Ethernet adapter The Ethernet hardware required to attach to an Ethernet network. It typically resides on an expansion board, but is sometimes built into the motherboard. An Ethernet adapter is required in each client and server. See Ethernet and network adapter. for the ISA bus. The PnP Combo is the latest addition to Compex's premium FreedomLine series of advanced high-performance Ethernet 10Base-T interface cards that offer disk-free, jumper-free and worry-free operation. Currently shipping, the Compex FreedomLine PnP Combo has a suggested selling price of $64.99 for a single unit, $299.99 for a five-pack, $1,179.99 for a 20-pack and $3,299.99 for a 60-pack. "The Compex FreedomLine PnP Combo continues our design commitment to diskless, jumper-less and worry-free operations. This commitment is supported by a quality assurance process that fully tests each card with live network traffic," said Woody Hale, president of Compex. "The Compex FreedomLine PnP Combo is well suited for user environments where system management resources are limited and buyers are willing to invest in the latest installation and operations simplicity. And, customers will find that the aggressively priced, dual media Compex FreedomLine PnP Combo beats competitor products including those offering only single media." The Compex FreedomLine PnP Combo is Novell and Microsoft Plug-and-Play certified and requires no user intervention when running systems with Windows 95 or PnP-compliant hardware. To ensure maximum ease-of-use for non-PnP users, the Compex FreedomLine PnP card includes Novell's Netware Client, a collection of drivers for major Network Operating Systems (NOS). A one-step utility is also included to aid installation. The setup utility is capable of automatic configuration for easy setup or user-defined configuration for advanced users. In addition, the PnP card comes with TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. Protocol Stack to facilitate UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). connectivity and SNMP Agent for network management all the way to the desktop. Each PnP card is equipped with both a BNC (hardware) BNC - A connector for coaxial cable such as that used for some video connections and RG58 "cheapernet" connections. A BNC connector has a bayonet-type shell with two small knobs on the female connector which lock into spiral slots in the male connector when it is twisted port for thin-Ethernet cablings as well as an RJ45 port for Unshielded Twisted Pair See twisted pair. (hardware) unshielded twisted pair - (UTP) Normal telephone wire (in the USA). It may be used for computer to computer communications, e.g. using a version of Ethernet or localtalk. It is much cheaper than standard "full-spec" Ethernet cable. (UTP UTP (uridine triphosphate): see uracil. (Unshielded Twisted Pair) See twisted pair. UTP - unshielded twisted pair ) cablings. A 16K RAM buffer allows high-speed memory access between adapter and host system without using DMA (1) (Digital Media Adapter) See digital media hub. (2) (Document Management Alliance) A specification that provides a common interface for accessing and searching document databases. channels. The Compex FreedomLine PnP Combo is available through computer product resellers and distributors and has a lifetime warranty. In addition, an optional BootPROM is available for $10 that facilitates remote booting by allowing users with diskless workstations to boot off of the network. Channel Promotion Beginning Nov. 13, Compex will offer a "buy-one-get-one-free" distribution channel promotion with the purchase of each Compex FreedomLine PnP Combo single-card pack. The promotion will run through Dec. 31, 1995, or while supplies last and will be available to computer product retailers through participating distributors including Comstor, D&H Distributing, Data Storage Marketing, Globelle (CBC (1) (Cell Broadcast Center) See cell broadcast. (2) (Cipher Block Chaining) In cryptography, a mode of operation that combines the ciphertext of one block with the plaintext of the next block. ), Ingram Micro and MicroSupply. Compex is dedicated to manufacturing high-quality, competitively priced networking products and demonstrates this commitment with a thorough quality assurance process for its network cards. To ensure high-quality and reliability, each card is tested not only by normal burn-in but also by sending and receiving live network data through the card that guarantees a reliable and fully-tested product. Headquartered in Anaheim, Calif., Compex Inc. was founded in 1987 and is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of publicly held Powermatic Data Systems, Singapore (Sesdaq listed). The company offers a full-line of ethernet networking hardware that feature enhancements based on Compex's proprietary ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. designs. In addition, Compex develops industry-standard driver sets and network management software for 10Base-T applications. Compex sells its products internationally through a global distribution network. For additional product information, please contact Compex at 800/279-8891 pin no. 1071 or 714/630-7302. CONTACT: Compex Inc. Woody Hale, 714/630-7302, ext. 114 whale@cpx.com or Maples & Associates Traci Renner, 714/253-8737 trenner@maples.com |
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