FlowPoint Announces Support for Copper Mountain's New AutoDetect SDSL.LOS GATOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 1999-- New Capability Helps Ease SDSL See DSL. SDSL - Single-line Digital Subscriber Line Line Provisioning for Network Service Providers FlowPoint Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cabletron Systems (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : CS) and a leader in 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 customer premises equipment See CPE. , today announced product support for the industry's first AutoDetect(TM) SDSL capability from Copper Mountain Networks, Inc. The new pre-activation signaling function is expected to help Competitive Edge Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs) and other network service providers rollout SDSL services to customers faster and more easily than ever before. AutoDetect SDSL enables Copper Mountain's CopperEdge(TM) DSL Concentrators to automatically determine the maximum speed a local loop can sustain by working in conjunction with the FlowPoint 2200-16 Symetrical 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 (SDSL) Router. This eliminates the need for carriers to manually identify the maximum speed a local loop can sustain by trial and error, and eases the process of provisioning SDSL services bility, which will dramatically reduce the amouny supports Copper Mountain's AutoDetect SDSL technology," added Richard Sekar, director of product marketing at Copper Mountain Networks. "As our CopperCompatible(TM) parCopperEdge DSL concentrators use the pre-activay adapts to the new loop condition and shifts to a lower speed as a fallback fall·back n. 1. a. Something to which one can resort or retreat. b. A retreat. 2. Computer Science option. This feature enables CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) An organization offering local telephone service that is not one of the traditional telephone companies. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 allowed competition to the incumbent telcos (ILECs), enabling new companies (CLECs) customers to continue to maintain a high-speed connection even in case of degradation on the carrier loop infrastructure. CLECs may configure the AutoDetect SDSL feature to With its very high-speed data access rates, the FlowPoint 2200-16 Router is ideal for advanced applications such as streaming video and audio, video conferencing, and distance learning. The FlowPoint 2200-16 Router can also support up to six Virtual Circuits (VCs). The FlowPoint 2200-16 Router is designed specifically for the Competitive Local Exchange Carrier, single-building network, and campus-area network markets. In addition to supporting AutoDetect SDSL, the FlowPoint 2200-16 Router is also compatible with Copper Mountain's CopperView(TM) system for managing central office, multi-tenant building and customer premise equipment. Pricing and Availability The FlowPoint 2200-16 Router is available through select ISPs and FlowPoint's WebStore (http://webstore.flowpoint.com), with a suggested retail price of $599. About FlowPoint FlowPoint is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Cabletron Systems that designs, manufactures, and markets Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) network access products. The Company's mission is to create superior-quality, full-featured products allowing seamless network integration for businesses and home offices using the Internet and corporate Intranets. Founded in June 1993, FlowPoint is headquartered in Los Gatos, California “Los Gatos” redirects here. For the Argentine rock band, see Los Gatos (band). Los Gatos is an incorporated town in Santa Clara County, California, United States. The population was 28,592 at the 2000 census. and distributes its products worldwide through system integrators, distributors, and private-label OEMs. FlowPoint can be found on the worldwide web at http://www.flowpoint.com or call toll free at 1-888-867-4736. All products or service names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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