Farallon's Japanese Version Netopia ISDN Router Debut.

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 1996--Farallon Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRLN) today announced that the Japanese version of its Netopia ISDN Router is being shown for the first time at the booths of two of Farallon's Japanese distributors, Canon Sales Co., Inc. and Dit Co. Ltd.

The new product, which was announced earlier this month, is expected to ship in Japan in September, pending expected dates for regulatory approval and JATE certification. The Netopia ISDN Router connects local area networks to the Internet via ISDN, providing a unique combination of shared, easy-to-use, high-performance and cost-effective Internet connectivity. The Networld+Interop 96 show is being held at the Makuhari Messe near Tokyo, July 22-26.

The Netopia ISDN Router is a universal solution, providing high-speed Intranet/Internet connectivity for Ethernet LANs supporting Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT and MacOS as well as Apple LocalTalk LANs, making it easy to add the routers to an existing network without requiring software or cabling changes. The product comes pre-packaged with everything needed to install the router and configure a PC or Macintosh for Internet access. It is an ideal solution for small-to medium-sized organizations or branch offices because of its ease of use, robust security and price/performance.

"While customers look forward to using Internet-related technology over high-speed ISDN links, they are anxious about installation issues, especially on TCP/IP," stated Didier Cop, vice president of International at Farallon. "Using our experience in developing simple but intelligent products, Farallon is making high-speed Internet connectivity a viable solution for the non-technical user with the Netopia ISDN Router."

Netopia ISDN Router Highlights

The Netopia Internet router, which Farallon believes is the most comprehensive mixed-platform solution, includes:

-- Plug and play Internet routers with broadest LAN capabilities, including standard 10Base-T EtherWave, TCP/IP, LocalTalk/AppleTalk support and built-in ISDN BRI (2B+D) with "ST" interface

-- Best optimization of ISDN with Multilink PPP (128K), up to 4:1 Stacker LZS compression (512K), and flexible connection profiles

-- Automated TCP/IP set up and administration with built-in DHCP and MacIP server

-- "Quick start" configuration utility

-- Most versatile remote management/configuration with TFTP, XMODEM, and complete SNMP support

-- Extensive security including pre-defined IP firewall filter, callback, PAP and CHAP

-- Bundled Internet Starter Kit of leading web browsers and IP stacks

-- PC Card (PCMCIA) slot for remote analog dial-in support and configuration

-- Japanese language documentation

Netopia Enables Internet/Intranet Connectivity

The Netopia ISDN Router enables both Internet and Intranet capabilities. First, it provides shared high-speed Internet connectivity for users on a LAN. It is also the perfect choice for a company wanting to link all its sites and remote users through a company Intranet over TCP/IP and ISDN by using the Internet as a WAN backbone.

Finally, with the Netopia ISDN Router, anyone on a LAN can have complete remote connectivity from their computer to send e-mail inside or outside the organization, access databases from a remote branch site, or simply search for information on the World Wide Web.

Netopia Availability

Farallon expects the Netopia ISDN Router to be available in Japan for evaluation and orders in August, and for delivery in September, pending expected dates for regulatory approval and JATE certification. Netopia has been certified and available in the United States since December 1995, and will gain TS013 Australian approval and EuroISDN approval by September of this year.

The Japanese version of the Netopia ISDN Router will be available in two models: Model 430, limits TCP/IP connectivity to five users but offers unlimited user connectivity for LocalTalk to Ethernet routing, while Model 440 supports unlimited users on TCP/IP and Ethernet networks. An upgrade from the five user to the unlimited user version will be available at a later date.

Netopia is covered by a one-year warranty. Interested Japanese customers can purchase Netopia from any of Farallon's four Japanese distributors: Canon Sales Co., Inc., Dit Co. Ltd., K.K. Matrix, and Mitsubishi Corp. Personal Computer Sales Co., Ltd.

Farallon

Founded in 1986, Farallon Communications, Inc. develops, markets and supports complete, easy-to-use, plug-and-play Internet connectivity and networking solutions and real-time Internet/Intranet collaboration software.

The Company's products are designed to increase the productivity and efficiency of Internet, Intranet and LAN users and to target small businesses, geographically dispersed facilities of large enterprises, home offices, mobile users, schools and other small organizations that may not have access to sophisticated technical support.

Further information can be obtained via phone [phone], fax [phone], Internet [e-mail], or web www.farallon.com. Farallon products are available through distributors and resellers worldwide, as well as through licensing relationships with other computer vendors. Farallon has its headquarters in Alameda, Calif., and its European office in Paris. -0-

Note to Editors: This release contains forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could differ materially from the results discussed herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed from time to time in the Company's public reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as those discussed in "Risk Factors" included in the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 as declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 12, 1996 (Reg. No. 333-3868).

The Farallon logo design, Farallon and EtherWave are registered trademarks, and Netopia is a trademark of Farallon Communications, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

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