Copper Mountain Certifies Industry's Broadest Range of G.lite CPE Partners in Its CopperCompatible Interoperability Program.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 10, 2000 CopperCompatible Certification Extended to 16 Leading Manufacturers of G.lite See DSL. Modems, Routers, and Chip Sets Copper Mountain Networks, Inc., (Nasdaq:CMTN) a leading provider of Digital Subscriber Line See DSL. (communications, protocol) Digital Subscriber Line - (DSL, or Digital Subscriber Loop, xDSL - see below) A family of digital telecommunications protocols designed to allow high speed data communication over the existing copper telephone lines between end-users and (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 ) equipment solutions, today announced that it has certified See certification. 16 manufacturers of G.lite customer premise equipment (CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises. CPE - Customer Premises Equipment ) and components in its CopperCompatible(TM) interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. program. The CopperCompatible certification ensures telecommunications Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications. carriers, Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISPs), and DSL subscribers that third-party CPE products they buy are fully interoperable The ability for one system to communicate or work with another. See interoperability. with Copper Mountain's popular CopperEdge(R) family of DSL concentrators. This new round of G.lite CPE certifications makes the CopperEdge compatible with the industry's broadest base of customer premise devices, and reinforces Copper Mountain's commitment to the U.S. and international DSL access mass markets. Copper Mountain formed the CopperCompatible interoperability program to help facilitate faster and broader market acceptance of DSL as a mainstream bandwidth delivery mechanism. To obtain certification, the 16 third-party manufacturers of G.lite modems, PCI cards A circuit board that plugs into the computer's PCI bus and contains the control electronics for a peripheral device. Starting in the latter half of the 1990s, PCI became very popular. See PCI. , routers, and chipsets passed a series of architectural and functional interoperability tests with Copper Mountain's G.lite line card and Turbo-charged G.lite line card, and integration tests with Copper Mountain's CopperView(TM) network management software. Because G.lite is a standards-based asymmetric A difference between two opposing modes. It typically refers to a speed disparity. For example, in asymmetric operations, it takes longer to compress and encrypt data than to decompress and decrypt it. Contrast with symmetric. See asymmetric compression and public key cryptography. DSL (ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line ) technology that delivers high-speed data and Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) voice services simultaneously on a single copper pair telephone line, it is ideal for the consumer market. "Our extensive efforts to certify cer·ti·fy v. cer·ti·fied, cer·ti·fy·ing, cer·ti·fies v.tr. 1. a. To confirm formally as true, accurate, or genuine. b. 16 manufacturers and more than two dozen G.lite CPE devices will give our service provider customers an edge in making DSL more accessible to consumers," said John Nevius, CPE product marketing manager for Copper Mountain. "No other DSL access platform can match this level of G.lite CPE compatibility." "Interoperability is key to consumer market expansion," said Ron Westfall, senior analyst with the research firm Current Analysis. "Copper Mountain's significant effort to certify interoperability with so many G.lite CPE devices brings carriers and service providers the scale and range of choices that the mass market requires." G.lite Manufacturers and Products Supported After many months of interoperability testing, Copper Mountain has certified an international lineup A criminal investigation technique in which the police arrange a number of individuals in a row before a witness to a crime and ask the witness to identify which, if any, of the individuals committed the crime. of G.lite ADSL partners and their products, including:
-- 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq:COMS), the leading supplier of small
business and Digital Home solutions -- including broadband
modems -- offers four CopperCompatible products. The company's
OfficeConnect(R) Remote 812 ADSL Router, HomeConnect(TM) ADSL
Modem Dual Link, HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet, and
HomeConnect ADSL Modem PCI cards are designed for G.lite and
full-rate ADSL access.
-- Alcatel, the world's leading ADSL vendor, has gained
certification for its Speed Touch(TM) Home and Speed Touch Pro
ADSL modems. The Speed Touch Home is designed for home/SOHO
users, while the Speed Touch Pro is targeted at LAN
environments.
-- Arescom, a U.S.-based manufacturer of broadband Internet
access solutions, has received CopperCompatible certification
for its NetDSL 800, a plug-and-play ADSL modem for home users,
and for its NetDSL 1000 IP Router.
-- Cayman Systems, a U.S.-based manufacturer, has received
CopperCompatible certification for its ADSL 3220-H Router for
the small office and home office market.
-- Digicom Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Creative Technology Ltd
(Nasdaq:CREAF), has received CopperCompatible certification
for its DSL USB Modem, 7410, which is part of a family of
broadband modems marketed under the Blaster(R) brand. A
cost-effective solution ideal for home and small business
users, the 7410 offers ease-of-use with USB and plug-and-play
features.
-- D-Link, a leading manufacturer of Digital Home products in the
U.S., has obtained CopperCompatible certification for its
DSL-100, a PCI v2.2 compliant internal ADSL Modem. The DSL-100
is the first in a series of high-speed broadband modems
created by D-Link for the home user.
-- Efficient Networks (Nasdaq:EFNT), a recognized leader in DSL
networking technology based in the United States, offers one
of the most comprehensive lines of broadband access products
in the industry. Efficient's SpeedStream(R) 4060 USB external
ADSL modem and SpeedStream 5660 and 5861 Ethernet DSL Routers
for home or office use have all been certified as
CopperCompatible.
-- ITeX, a leading manufacturer of ADSL chips, reference designs,
driver and network protocol software, and development tools
for manufacturers of ADSL equipment, has received
CopperCompatible certification for its Apollo 2(TM) Full-Rate
and G.lite chip sets, which are designed for internal PCI ADSL
modem cards.
-- Lucent Technologies (NYSE:LU) Microelectronics Group, the
world leader in communications semiconductors, has received
CopperCompatible certification for its 1.5 Mbps max
WildWire(TM) ADSL modem chip set, which is designed for use in
personal computers and in stand-alone ADSL modems.
-- Motorola (NYSE:MOT), a global leader in providing integrated
communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions,
has received CopperCompatible certification for its MC14346RDK
CopperGold Lite Chip Set Reference Design Kit. This
DigitalDNA(TM) product allows modem developers to create
products quickly that deliver both V.90 analog modem and DSL
functionality in one single integrated solution.
-- Netopia, Inc. (Nasdaq:NTPA), a U.S.-based manufacturer of
innovative Internet infrastructure products for small and
medium-sized businesses, has earned CopperCompatible
certification for its R6100 ADSL Routers. The R6100 router
integrates an 8-port Ethernet hub and has optional support for
integrated V.90 or ISDN dial backup.
-- Ramp Networks (Nasdaq:RAMP), a U.S.-based provider of Internet
access solutions for small offices, has received certification
for its WebRamp 600i integrated ADSL/G.lite router with PPPoE
support. The 600i product integrates a four-port 10/100
Ethernet hub and an external serial port for analog modem or
ISDN back up.
-- TeleDream, a leading Korean manufacturer of ADSL modems and
routers, has received CopperCompatible certification for its
DreamLink 2000E ADSL external modem.
-- Westell Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq:WSTL), a U.S.-based
manufacturer of DSL systems and value-added CPE, has been
CopperCompatible certified with the latest code release for
its WireSpeed(TM)36R516 ADSL Modem, which is designed for home
and small office use.
-- WiseCom, a leading manufacturer of high-performance modems,
has gained CopperCompatible certification of its WS-AD80PSI,
WS-AD15PVM, and WS-AD15USE ADSL modems. The WS-AD80PSI is an
internal PCI modem card featuring a multi-mode design. The
WS-AD15PVM is an internal PCI modem card that offers both ADSL
G.lite and V.90 connectivity. The WS-AD15USE is an external
ADSL G.lite modem with a USB interface to the PC.
-- ZyXEL, a leading Taiwan-based supplier of broadband Internet
access devices, routers, ISDN terminal adapters, and high
performance modems, providing complete networking access
solutions for Internet/Intranet/VPN/Extranet applications has
received CopperCompatible certification for its Prestige P641
ADSL router. The Prestige P641 is an ADSL router designed for
home use and small/medium offices.
"Our OfficeConnect and HomeConnect ADSL access products help lay the foundation for consumers and small businesses to enjoy rich connectivity of the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the ," said Howard Rubin, 3Com marketing manager, Residential Connectivity Group. "This certification ensures that our products work seamlessly with Copper Mountain's widely-deployed DSL access platforms." "CopperCompatible certification is another milestone in the growing deployment of our SpeedStream products," said James Hamilton James Hamilton can refer to several different persons: Dukes
"ADSL is a rapidly-growing option for high-speed connectivity for small and medium-size businesses," said Michael Trupiano, senior vice president and general manager of Netopia's Internet Equipment Division. "Netopia is committed to building business-class routers that feature integrated firewall and VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. enhancements, as well as DSL bonding, dial backup and advanced routing and management. CopperCompatible certification for our R6100 ADSL routers extends that commitment further, reassuring re·as·sure tr.v. re·as·sured, re·as·sur·ing, re·as·sures 1. To restore confidence to. 2. To assure again. 3. To reinsure. our customers of our proven interoperability with CopperEdge DSL equipment." "Ramp pioneered high-speed Internet See broadband. connectivity for the small office and is a leading worldwide provider in this rapidly expanding market," said Raghu Bathina, vice president of broadband broadband Term describing the radiation from a source that produces a broad, continuous spectrum of frequencies (contrasted with a laser, which produces a single frequency or very narrow range of frequencies). products at Ramp Networks. "Our 600i ADSL/G.lite (spelling) lite - (Misspelling of "light", when used to mean "lightweight") A suffix denoting a scaled-down or crippled product, often designed to be distributed without charge, e.g. on a magazine coverdisk. An example is pklite. router router Portable electric power tool used in carpentry and furniture making that consists of an electric motor, a base, two handle knobs, and bits (cutting tools). A router can cut fancy edges for shelving, grooves for storm windows and weather stripping, circles and ovals gives our customers yet another connectivity option, and this CopperCompatible certification ensures them of full interoperability with one of the most widely deployed DSL concentrators used by carriers and service providers." About Copper Mountain Networks Copper Mountain Networks, Inc., (Nasdaq:CMTN) develops and markets a comprehensive family of Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) solutions that enable high-speed internetworking over existing copper facilities. The company's mission is to enable carriers and other service providers to offer a full range of high-performance, cost-effective cost-effective, n the minimal expenditure of dollars, time, and other elements necessary to achieve the health care result deemed necessary and appropriate. data and voice services over DSL that are easy to deploy, use, and manage. Copper Mountain's CopperRocket(R) CPE family addresses the bandwidth, reliability, ease-of-use, and cost concerns of remote offices and users. Its CopperEdge(R) DSL concentrators, OnPrem(TM) multi-tenant unit (MTU (1) (Maximum Transmission Unit, Maximum Transfer Unit) The largest frame size that can be transmitted over the network. For example, an Ethernet MTU is 1,500 bytes. Messages longer than the MTU must be divided into smaller frames. ) concentrators, and CopperView(TM) network management solutions offer a robust and scalable platform for carriers and multi-tenant unit service providers to generate a high return on investment while satisfying the ever-increasing user demand for bandwidth. Customers wanting more information about Copper Mountain products can contact Diana Helfrich at 650/687-3314 or visit the company's World Wide Web site at http://www.coppermountain.com. For investor relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. information, call toll-free 877-INFO-CMTN (463-6268) or contact the company at IR@coppermountain.com. Portions of this release contain forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Copper Mountain wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results indicated by such statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, quarterly fluctuations in operating results attributable to the timing and amount of orders for our products, the concentration of our revenue in a small number of customers, factors affecting the rate of DSL deployment by our customers, market acceptance of our products, our ability to keep pace with rapidly changing product requirements, and factors affecting the demand for DSL technologies. We refer you to the documents Copper Mountain files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 31, 1999 and other reports and filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Note to Editors: Copper Mountain and all Copper Mountain product names are trademarks of Copper Mountain Networks, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. |
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