Extended Systems Releases PocketPro FL for Fiber Networks and ExtendNet 100d for Fast Ethernet.BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 1999-- A multi-protocol, pocket-sized fiber print server and a Fast Ethernet (10Base-T and 100Base-T), dual port unit that features load balancing are the latest additions to Extended Systems' (Nasdaq:XTND XTND Extend XTND XML Transition Network Definition ) family of network print server products. PocketPro FL Developed specifically for government agencies and businesses running 10Base-FL fiber to the desktop, the PocketPro FL offers high performance IEEE-1284 ECP (Enhanced Capabilities Port) See IEEE 1284. 1. ECP - Engineering Change Proposal. 2. ECP - Enhanced Capabilities Port. 3. ECP - Extended Capabilities Port. 4. ECP - Extended Concurrent Prolog. functionality and an embedded web server Web server software embedded within a hardware device such as a print server. It is widely used in a myriad of devices, because it allows access to the software via any Web browser, typically for configuring the device or obtaining reports. See ETI and Web server. allowing for effective management via a web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. . The product supports Novell NetWare NDS/NDPS, TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. and Windows NT and Windows 95/98. And, for printers that supply power via a parallel port, the PocketPro FL eliminates the need for a power supply by drawing its power from the parallel port. "The PocketPro model has been successful because of its size and intelligence," said Extended Systems Print Server Product Manager Jeff Warner. "The unit is small enough to attach directly to the printer and smart enough to provide a complete package of network printing capabilities and management tools." Other key features of the PocketPro FL include support for IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) A protocol for printing and managing print jobs over the Internet using HTTP. Initially conceived by Novell, Xerox and others, the IETF made it a standard in 2000 that includes authentication and encryption. See printing protocol and LPD. (Internet Printing Protocol The Internet Printing Protocol or IPP, defines a standard protocol for printing as well as managing print jobs, media size, resolution, and so forth. Like all IP-based protocols, IPP can be used locally or over the Internet to printers hundreds or thousands of miles ) and SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet and part of the TCP/IP protocol suite, as defined by IETF RFC 2821. SMTP defines the message format and the message transfer agent (MTA), which stores and forwards the mail. (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol See SMTP. (messaging) Simple Mail Transfer Protocol - (SMTP) A protocol defined in STD 10, RFC 821, used to transfer electronic mail between computers, usually over Ethernet. It is a server to server protocol, so other protocols are used to access the messages. ) e-mail notification of printer errors, enhanced security for TCP/IP printing and full support for HP JetAdmin/Web JetAdmin. Availability and Price Extended Systems' PocketPro FL will be available through the channel starting Nov. 15 or via e-commerce at www.extendedsystems.com/store. Suggested U.S. street price is $309. List price is $449. Free technical support, a 30-day money-back guarantee and a five-year, overnight replacement warranty are included. ExtendNet 100d The new ExtendNet 100d is a Fast Ethernet (10/100), multi-protocol print server that connects up to two parallel printers anywhere on a network. The unit features Load Balancing, a feature developed by Extended Systems, which reroutes print jobs from busy printers to available printers, thus increasing efficiency and maximizing printing resources. ExtendNet 100d simultaneously supports Novell NetWare & NDS/NDPS, TCP/IP, Windows NT, Windows 95/98, EtherTalk, LAN Manager and LAN Server. Other key features include support for IPP (Internet Printing Protocol), SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) e-mail notification of printer errors, enhanced security for TCP/IP printing and full support for Hewlett-Packard's JetAdmin/Web JetAdmin. With flash memory for easy upgrades and automatic detection of 10Base-T or 100Base-T network segments, the ExtendNet 100d gives Extended Systems customers a "future-proof" upgrade path. Availability and price Extended Systems' ExtendNet 100d started shipping Oct. 15 and is now available through the company's distributors and resellers or via Extended Systems' web site at www.extendedsystems.com/store. Suggested U.S. street price is $279. List price is $399. Free technical support, a 30-day money-back guarantee and a five-year, overnight replacement warranty are included. About Extended Systems Extended Systems Inc. is a leader in mobile data management and universal connectivity solutions that enable mobile users to access, synchronize, collect, print and retrieve information on demand. The company's products include wireless connectivity products, data synchronization software, virtual private network remote access servers, Internet access solutions, a complete line of network print servers, and client/server database management systems with remote access capabilities. Its customers are global leaders in mobile communications and computing, including Motorola, Ericsson, 3Com, Sharp, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , Toshiba, and Hewlett-Packard. Extended Systems employs over 350 people worldwide and has an extensive domestic and international distribution network. The company has offices and subsidiaries in the U.S. and worldwide. For more information, please contact Joanne Eshow at Extended Systems Inc., 5777 North Meeker Avenue, Boise, ID 83713. Telephone: 208/322-7575. Fax: 208/377-1906. Certain matters set forth in this press release, such as Extended Systems' ability to successfully exploit technological and market developments and to penetrate new markets, are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the impact of competitive products and pricing, alternative technological advances, the timely and successful development and market acceptance of new products, upgrades to existing products and other risks as detailed from time-to-time in Extended Systems' SEC filings, including its 1999 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. and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. to be filed by the company in fiscal 2000. |
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