Lantronix announces Windows 95 32-bit Redirector Software for remote access servers; Software adds Windows 95 to DOS and Windows 3.x Modem Sharing Applications for Lantronix LRS Family of Remote Access Servers.

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 1997--Lantronix, a fast-growing provider of cost-effective workgroup connectivity products, today announced the availability of its free 32-bit Windows 95 Communications Port Redirector Software.

The redirector software allows Windows 95 users to access modems on any Lantronix LRS remote access server to dial online services or fax from a PC using native Windows 95 applications.

"With this software Lantronix has greatly enhanced its modem sharing capabilities in the LRS product family" said Greg Wheeler, senior product marketing manager for Lantronix. "Lantronix is among of the first in the marketplace to offer this software - and is the only company that is providing it as a free upgrade to its customers."

With the new redirector software loaded on their PCs, networked Windows 95 PC users may use any modem attached to any LRS server on their network. The new redirector software has been tested extensively by Lantronix with such popular 32-bit applications as Windows 95 Dial-up Networking, Hyperterminal, Microsoft Fax, Delrina Winfax Pro 7.0 for Windows 95, Qmodem Pro for Windows 95 and pcAnywhere32.

Additional applications that have been tested include America Online 3.0, Reachout 6.0 and CompuServe WinCIM 2.0.1 among others.

LANTRONIX REMOTE ACCESS SERVERS

The Lantronix LRS family of multi-purpose remote access servers are high-speed, low-cost remote access servers that route TCP/IP and IPX and feature extensive ease-of-use and security capabilities. With the three models of the LRS family (LRS16, LRS2 and LRS1), Lantronix offers servers for central sites, remote branch offices and SOHO locations.

The LRS products include: -0-

  - LRS16:  The LRS16's serial ports offer full 115.2 Kbps PPP/SLIP
    throughput on each port simultaneously, allowing 16 modems running
    remote applications to operate at full speed at all times.  The LRS16
    supports high-speed remote node, LAN-to-LAN, Internet access or modem
    sharing applications.

  - LRS2: The LRS2 is a 2-port unit designed to provide remote access
    services for the smaller branch office.  The LRS2 enables a network at
    a branch office to connect to other networks via LAN-to-LAN dial-up or
    where remote access is required to a site-specific resource.

  - LRS1: The LRS1 provides the small remote site, or home office, with
    the features of the LRS2 in a single-port unit.  The LRS1
    provides security and management in a small, cost-effective package.

All multiport LRS products support Multilink PPP, a bandwidth-on-demand feature that can bring up extra links in LAN-to-LAN applications where more bandwidth is needed. And LRS products can also be used to support dial-in and dial-out connections for remote node or remote control functionality. And finally, all LRS products support PPP and SLIP/CSLIP for IP users and PPP for IPX users.

PRICING, REQUIREMENTS AND AVAILABILITY

The Lantronix Windows 95 Communications Port Redirector software is now available for free from the Lantronix ftp site at ftp://ftp.lantronix.com. Starting in mid-February, it will be shipped free with every LRS product. The redirector software can also be used with the Lantronix MSS1, a 1-port serial server.

Lantronix develops and markets a complete line of easy-to-use, cost-effective connectivity products for workgroup applications. They include 10/100 mini switches and Fast Ethernet products, remote access servers, print servers, remote monitoring (RMON) probes, network protocol analyzers, switches/bridges and terminal servers.

To complete the product line, the company also offers physical layer connectivity products, including transceivers, converters, port multipliers and hubs. The company also offers its free Ethernet Tutorial and Product Guide.

Lantronix's headquarters is located at 15353 Barranca Pkwy., Irvine, Calif., 92618. Sales inquiries can be directed to 800/422-7055 or [e-mail]. International inquiries can be directed to 714/450-7227 or [e-mail]. The company's World Wide Web home page is at http://www.lantronix.com . -0-

NOTE: Communications Port Redirector Software, LRS, LRS1, LRS2, LRS16, and MSS1 are trademarks; and Lantronix is a registered trademark of Lantronix. All other product names are registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers.

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