NetSpeed and Sourcecom provide end to end Broadband access solutions.AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 1997--NetSpeed Inc. and Sourcecom Monday announced a strategic partnership integrating Sourcecom's InnerWare(TM) technology into NetSpeed's SpeedRunner(TM) 100/200 ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line router products. The announcement comes on the heels of NetSpeed's recent introduction of the SpeedRunner product family. The SpeedRunner is the only ADSL end-user solution that supports full IP/IPX routing, IP filtering, and an easy-to-use ViewRunner(TM) graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to for Windows 95 and NT. The partnership provides corporate end-users with the most robust ADSL to Ethernet connectivity solution on the market today. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. John McHale
Sourcecom's proven InnerWare technology is the world's most integrated IP networking technology. InnerWare accelerates the deployment of the next generation of Broadband applications, including high-speed Internet and corporate Intranets, as well as various online services. InnerWare is the key enabling technology embedded into all of Sourcecom's products, as well as strategic partners' transmission and networking platforms which are distributed globally. "By integrating InnerWare in to SpeedRunner, NetSpeed offers a complete, transparent end to end broadband remote access solution to the market," said Bill Baker, Sourcecom CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . Incorporating InnerWare, NetSpeed SpeedRunner 100P/200P is an Ethernet-to-ADSL ATU-R See ATU. router that transparently connects a customer premise to an Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. over an ADSL physical layer. The SpeedRunner 100P uses Rate Adaptive 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 technology to receive up to 2 Mbps downstream and send 1 Mbps upstream while the SpeedRunner 200P receives 8 Mbps downstream and sends 1 Mbps upstream. A 10Base-T interface is provided for connection to a small office LAN or a single Ethernet-equipped PC. An on-board communications processor supports the spanning-tree bridging protocol to eliminate unnecessary traffic. In addition, the SpeedRunner ATU-R router can be configured to provide transparent IP and IPX (Internetwork Packet EXchange) The network layer protocol in the NetWare operating system. Similar to the IP layer in TCP/IP, it contains a network address and allows messages to be routed to a different network or subnet. routing for corporate applications. The SpeedRunner 100P lists for U.S.$1,295 and the 200P lists for U.S.$1,695. Both versions are shipping and available through NetSpeed's sales offices. Unlike competitive bridge-only solutions, the SpeedRunner's high-performance router allows for easier integration into existing networks. Advanced IP filtering and routing provides native security and firewall support that competitive solutions do not support. According to Kent Savage, vice-president of sales and marketing for NetSpeed Inc., "There is no need to isolate the SpeedRunners from the network with additional external routers and firewalls -- this product is a one-stop-shop for complete and secure network ADSL access." Sourcecom Corp. designs, develops, and manufactures products that enable the deployment of massive next generation networks. Sourcecom's proven InnerWare technology is the world's most integrated networking technology, that is accelerating the deployment of the next generation Broadband applications, including high-speed Internet and corporate Intranets, as well as various online services. InnerWare is the key enabling technology embedded into all of Sourcecom's products, as well as strategic partners' transmission and networking platforms which are distributed globally. For more information about Sourcecom, look up the company's web site at http://www.sourcecom.com . NetSpeed is a leader in end-to-end broadband access product solutions for service providers, corporations, and consumers. NetSpeed's QuickDial(TM) technology and products were developed to provide bandwidth on demand, allow deployment of pervasive low-cost xDSL services, and enable high speed Internet and Intranet access, videoconferencing, telecommuting telecommuting, an arrangement by which people work at home using a computer and telephone, transmitting work material to a business office by means of a modem and telephone lines; it is also known as telework. , and video on demand. For further information, visit NetSpeed's World Wide Web site at http://www.netspeed.com or call 800/550-ADSL. CONTACT: NetSpeed Inc., Austin Charlene Rogers, 512/249-3101 or 800/550-ADSL or Network Associates Inc., Provo, Utah Sherri Walkenhorst, 801/373-7888 sherri@netassoc.com |
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