Engage Ships WAN Router with Three Integrated T1 Fractional T1 DSU CSUs.APTOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 1996--Engage Communication ships the Advanced ExpressRouter with three integrated T1/FracT1 DSU/CSUs. The Advanced ExpressRouter is a multiprotocol ethernet branch office/Internet access router See edge router and remote access router. that is capable of simultaneously supporting 3 full duplex (Computers) arranged so that the information may be transmitted in both directions simultaneously; - of communications channels between computers; contrasted with The integration of T1 interfaces and the utilization of state of the art networking/data communication technology enables Engage to deliver a complete T1 WAN HUB solution in a modem size enclosure. "The use of T1 for the interconnection of geographically dispersed networks or for internet access is increasing phenomenally. The primary reason for this increase is the drastic reduction in T1 line charges that has occurred with the enactment of the Telecommunication Act of 1996. This Act has eliminated the local loop monopoly in many locales," says Engage vice president Tom Ver Ploeg. "We have customers that are being quoted less than $300 per month for a Full T1 with installations fees waived." Engage has two WAN product offerings: the Advanced ExpressRouter and the Advanced IPExpress. The Advanced ExpressRouter routes 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. , and AppleTalk. The Advanced IPExpress only routes TCP/IP. Both products have auto sensing 10 Base T and Thinnet Ethernet interfaces and support Frame Relay, Point to Point Protocol, SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. and Telnet. Each product ships with EngageView management software for Windows 3.x/95, and MacOS. Telnet templates, that provide for edit and paste configuration of the most common configurations, are also included. The Advanced ExpressRouter with a single integrated T1/FracT1 DSU/CSU (Digital (or Data) Service Unit/Channel Service Unit) A pair of communications devices that connect an inhouse line to an external digital circuit (T1, DDS, etc.). has a list price of $1,995. The Advanced IP-Express with a single integrated T1/FracT1 DSU/CSU has a list price of $1,595, each additional WAN port and T1/FracT1 DSU/CSU adds $1,000. These integrated solutions eliminate the significant costs and time involved with installing and supporting a multiple vendor solution. Also, the WAN ports may be used for ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. dial-in or back-up via a 128 or 512kilobit (thousand bits). For technical specifications, it refers to 1,024 bits. In general usage, it typically refers to an even one thousand bits (see kilo). Also Kb, Kbit and K-bit. See space/time. (unit) kilobit - 2^10 = 1024 bits of storage (1 Kb). terminal adapter. The T1/FracT1 DSU/CSU option card has complete T1 support: ESF (1) (Extended SuperFrame) An enhanced T1 format that allows a line to be monitored during normal operation. It uses 24 frames grouped together (instead of the 12-frame D4 superframe) and provides room for CRC bits and other diagnostic commands. (AT&T/ANSI)/D4 Framing; B8ZS/AMI Data Format. Products are also available with 56k DSU/CSU and E1/FracE1 Telco interface options. Engage Communication, incorporated in September 1989, develops and manufactures a range of wide area networking, file transfer, and data broadcasting solutions. Designed for both simplicity and performance, Engage solutions are widely used in publishing, education, Internet access, advertising, telemedicine, and many other corporate, government and small business applications. Engage is located at 9053 Soquel Drive, Aptos, Calif. 95003 USA; phone: 408-688/1021; FAX: 408/688-1421; e-mail: sales@engage.com or www.engage.com. CONTACT: Engage Communication Inc. Mark Doyle, 408/688-1021 mark@engage.com |
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