France Telecom Certifies Netopia R9100 Router for ADSL Service; Netopia R9100 Router Recommended as the First Ethernet Router for ADSL Service to Small and Medium Size Businesses.Business/Technology Editors ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2000 Netopia, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : NTPA NTPA National Tractor Pull Association NTPA New Trades Processing Architecture NTPA Naval Technical Proficiency Assist ), a market leader in providing 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 Internet equipment and e-commerce Web platforms to small and medium size businesses, today announced that France Telecom (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : FTE FTE Full-Time Equivalent FTE Full-Time Employee FTE Full-Time Equivalency FTE Full Time Employment FTE Foundation for Teaching Economics FTE Full Time Enrollment FTE For the Enterprise (SQL) FTE Fund for Theological Education ) certifies the compatibility of the Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router with its new ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line service, "Netissimo 2." ADSL (Asymmetrical 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 ) is a technology that offers high-speed Internet access over regular telephone lines. The Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router with its native PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) A protocol from Microsoft that is used to create a virtual private network (VPN) over the Internet. Remote users can access their corporate networks via any ISP that supports PPTP on its servers. and PPPoE protocols, is fully compatible with France Telecom's implementation of ADSL. The R9100 fully meets businesses' growing need for broadband Internet access Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just "broadband", is high speed Internet access—typically contrasted with dial-up access over modem. Dial-up modems are generally only capable of a maximum bitrate of 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a for LANs, and integrates seamlessly into an existing system. The router easily connects to the Ethernet port of the ADSL modem, supplied by France Telecom with every line, providing all the features and benefits that distinguish Netopia routers in the marketplace. Capabilities include built-in firewall, secure VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. , NAT and MultiNAT and redundant Internet connectivity through a second WAN interface for analog or ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. dial backup. The Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router, like all Netopia R-series routers, features a built-in firewall, VPN and MultiNAT. These capabilities allow businesses to set up secure access for remote offices, business partners or telecommuters. The R9100 also provides redundant Internet connectivity through a second WAN interface for analog or ISDN dial backup. Businesses using the Netopia R3100 ISDN Router can simply upgrade their router to support ADSL by plugging a Netopia Ethernet card into the router's second WAN interface. Netopia's unique dual-WAN architecture and support for dial backup means that businesses can maintain the router's original ISDN WAN interface as a backup to the ADSL connection. To highlight the Netopia R9100 router and the Netissimo 2 ADSL access, Netopia and France Telecom will organize a tour in Paris in September and October. These meetings will help the reseller to better know the commercial opportunities of the ADSL market. "The R9100 allows ADSL Internet customers to enjoy unique business-class capabilities offered by Netopia Internet equipment. We look forward to working with France Telecom and Netopia's network of more than 700 trained resellers to expand ADSL service throughout France," said Mikael Vaede, Netopia's Country Manager for France. About Netopia Netopia, Inc. develops, markets and supports Internet and electronic commerce infrastructure for small and medium size businesses. Netopia's DSL equipment and e-commerce Web platforms enable businesses to connect easily and cost-effectively to the Internet, establish and enhance their Internet presence, and conduct business and electronic commerce on the Web. With its Netopia DSL Router family, the Company is interoperable with all major central office equipment suppliers, including Alcatel, Cisco, Copper Mountain Networks, Lucent Technologies, Nokia, Orckit, Paradyne, and Siemens; and has established strategic distribution relationships with leading CLECs including Covad Communications, NorthPoint Communications, Rhythms NetConnections, and Jato Communications; and with hundreds of ISPs and carriers including France Telecom, Telecom Italia, Verizon, PSINet, Verio, UUNet, Earthlink Network, and Concentric Network. With its Netopia e-commerce Web platform, the Company has established Web-based services with Bloomberg.com, Citigroup's bizzed.com, Cendant Corporation, Netscape Netcenter, Jato Communications, Everdream, France Telecom, and Mac Publishing's Macworld.com. Headquartered in Alameda, Calif., Netopia's common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. (R) under the symbol "NTPA." Further information about Netopia can be obtained via phone 510/814-5100, fax 510/814-5021 or on the web at www.netopia.com. Portions of this release include forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. Reform Act of 1995. Netopia, Inc.'s actual results could differ materially from the results discussed in this release and in the forward-looking statements contained herein for many reasons. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to product development, product acceptance, licensing opportunities and general economic conditions. For more information concerning Netopia and risk factors that may affect Netopia's future results and may cause actual results to vary from results anticipated in forward-looking statements, investors should review Netopia's public filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available by calling Netopia at 510-814-5260 or online at www.sec.gov. All company names; brand names and product names are trademarks of their respective holder(s). |
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