Farallon Ships Enhanced Firmware for Netopia; Increases Customer Savings and Productivity.ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 1996--Farallon Computing, Inc. today announced the release of Netopia Firmware 1.1, which includes an enhanced version of Multilink PPP See PPP. for its Netopia Internet workgroup router to reduce user ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. (Integrated Services Digital Network Integrated services digital network (ISDN) A generic term referring to the integration of communications services transported over digital facilities such as wire pairs, coaxial cables, optical fibers, microwave radio, and satellites. ) costs. The new firmware is a free upgrade to Netopia Internet Router (1) A router in the Internet that forwards IP packets between local, regional and national providers. Same as "IP router." (2) (InterNet Router) Macintosh software from Apple that internetworks different access methods (LocalTalk, EtherTalk, TokenTalk, etc. customers and can be downloaded from Farallon's web site at www.farallon.com or its tftp site at tftp.farallon.com. It incorporates enhanced ISDN and system logging, increased certification with other large-scale routers, and a more feature-rich configuration interface. "Our engineering team is continually looking at ways to improve the customer's experience with Internet access See how to access the Internet. and we are proud to be providing the most easy-to-use and cost-effective solution on the market," said Michael Trupiano, vice president of research and development for Netopia systems. Netopia is a unique family of ISDN Internet products and services that eliminate Internet access hassles and reduce costs. The Netopia Internet Solution encompasses: 1) a line of Netopia Internet access routers and ISDN modems, 2) Internet software, and 3) Internet support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services to provide one-stop shopping and assist individuals, workgroups, businesses and schools who would like high-speed Internet See broadband. access but are intimidated by the complexities involved. Netopia is currently available in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Canada. Special versions of Netopia developed for specific international markets will be available later this year. Increased User Benefits Based on customer feedback, Farallon improved the way dynamic Multilink PPP works in order to minimize a customer's ISDN line charges and make the architecture ready for the emerging BACP (Bandwidth Allocation Control Protocol) An IETF standard for adding and dropping the second B channel during an ISDN session. Working in conjunction with Multilink PPP, it enables sending and receiving devices to negotiate the required bandwidth. (Bandwidth Allocation Bandwidth allocation refers to various methods used in the communications industry to design and assign frequency channels to different wireless applications. Also on programs such as Bittorent or Limewire. Control Protocol) standard. The new feature allows a Netopia user to have "bandwidth on demand." For example, Netopia will automatically determine the bandwidth need for a user's particular Internet session and will dynamically transition between the use of one and two B channels. This allows a user to reduce ISDN line charges by not paying for two B channels when only one may be necessary at a particular moment. Farallon also enhanced the configuration interface to give the user and the Internet service provider 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. (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ) more information about system usage in the statistics and event history areas. With this enhanced ISDN, PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) The most popular method for transporting IP packets over a serial link between the user and the ISP. Developed in 1994 by the IETF and superseding the SLIP protocol, PPP establishes the session between the user's computer and the ISP using and system logging, the time required to fine tune your ISDN connection is reduced and customer satisfaction is increased. The configuration interface will now provide more information on authentication, compression, and Multilink PPP on a per session numbers. When there is an error, Netopia will provide the user or ISP with a reason code so that the problem is identified immediately and can be resolved shortly thereafter. While the Netopia Internet Router is the ideal solution for workgroups, small to medium-sized businesses, and schools, Netopia typically dials into and communicates with large scale routers traditionally found at ISP sites. Therefore, with Netopia Firmware 1.1 and future releases, Farallon is continually adding to its list the number of large scale routers with which it is certified. Currently, Netopia is certified with all the major large-scale routers, but Farallon is continuing its testing to increase the interoperability with some of the less popular routers that customers may be contacting at ISP sites. Netopia Highlights The Netopia Internet routers connect local area networks to the Internet via ISDN, providing shared, easy-to-use, high-performance and cost-effective Internet connectivity. "With Netopia, small businesses do not have to compromise. Netopia offers the most comprehensive solution in this price range for mixed-platform environments consisting of Windows, Novell, Macintosh and Unix networks," said Anil Uberoi, director of Netopia product marketing. Farallon delivers the fastest and most cost-effective Internet access solution for workgroups and businesses by offering: Netopia with a built-in 128Kbps ISDN "U" interface, free Internet software, and three months of free Internet service An ISP that provides access to the Internet without charge to the user. The service is supported by advertising which appears on a special version of the user's browser and cannot be eliminated. NetZero (www.netzero. at U.S. estimated street prices ranging from $995-$1399. Netopia Internet solution highlights include: -0-
-- Plug and play Internet routers with broadest LAN capabilities,
including standard 10Base-T EtherWave and TCP/IP support
-- Built-in ISDN NT-1 U 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 DHCP
-- "Quick start" configuration utility
-- Most versatile remote management with full SNMP support
-- Extensive security including pre-defined IP firewall filters,
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
-- Optional Up & Running, Guaranteed! support program with
Timbuktu Pro (two nodes)
Netopia Internet Services Farallon's first-of-its-kind Internet support program, Up & Running, Guaranteed!, is offered as an option to all Netopia workgroup solution customers at a price of $499 and to all Netopia single-user modem customers for $99. Through the program, organizations will be guaranteed end-to-end Internet connection services, from ordering the ISDN line, to connecting to an Internet service provider and configuring the Netopia router. Included in this option is a PC Card analog modem A common device that converts the computer's digital pulses to tones that can be carried over analog telephone lines. See modem. to allow Farallon to remotely configure and support the Netopia routers. Another unique feature of the program is the inclusion of a two-node license of Farallon's popular Timbuktu Pro for Networks, the first integrated networked remote control and remote node A terminal or computer located apart from the main network. It may refer to a branch office or a traveling user with a laptop. Access to the company LAN is typically made via an Internet or dial-up connection. See remote control software. solution. The program eliminates the hassles of coordinating and configuring equipment, ISDN phone lines and Internet service -- Farallon handles it all. Founded in 1986, Farallon Computing, Inc. is an industry-leading developer of networking products that mainstream the Internet with high-speed Internet access hardware and real-time, peer-to-peer communications software. Farallon products are available through distributors and resellers worldwide, as well as through OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and (original equipment manufacturer) and licensing relationships with other computer vendors. Farallon has its headquarters in Alameda, Calif., and its European offices in Paris and London. -0- Note to Editors: The Farallon logo design is a registered trademark, Farallon and Netopia are trademarks, and Up & Running, Guaranteed! is a service mark of Farallon Computing, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. CONTACT: Farallon Computing, Inc. Amal Abed, 510/814-5307 amal@farallon.com http://www.farallon.com/www/gen/relpage or Thomas Associates, Inc. Kristin Knudsen, 415/325-6236 kristin@thomaspr.com |
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